{
  "id": 19751314,
  "title": "Fire, flavour and a rooftop warm-up: Meeting the chefs before Taste of Abu Dhabi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/fire-flavour-and-a-rooftop-warm-up-meeting-the-chefs-before-taste-of",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-13T02:59:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/fire-flavour-and-a-rooftop-warm-up-meeting-the-chefs-before-taste-of-abu-dhabi-1.500745800"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The chefs of Taste of Abu Dhabi gathered on the rooftop of WB Abu Dhabi, the Curio Collection by Hilton, to discuss their preparations for the upcoming food festival. Among them was Italian chef and restaurateur Gino D’Acampo, who emphasized the privilege of being in Abu Dhabi and the opportunity to interact with international chefs and the public. Chef Frederic Casagrande, a Frenchman who moved to the UAE two decades ago, shared his humble beginnings in grilling due to the country's long, sunny days and cold winters. Local barbecue experts Hunter Burkall and Dave Kimmerly of Exit 10 BBQ discussed their journey from a backyard sketch to designing and building UAE-made barbecue equipment. They will be hosting classes at Taste of Abu Dhabi, encouraging families to learn together. All chefs expressed enthusiasm for the event and the chance to connect with fans and fellow culinary enthusiasts.",
  "summary": "Food festivals tend to be judged by their opening day: The queues, the noise, the first plates handed over the counter. Much of what makes them work, though, happens the night before, when the cooks meet without an audience. Last night, on the rooftop of the WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton, the chefs of Taste of Abu Dhabi had that evening to themselves. The sun went down over Yas Island,…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "From fine dining to fire cooking: 12 chefs set to serve up something special at Taste of Cape Town",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/from-fine-dining-to-fire-cooking-12-chefs-set-to-serve-up-something",
        "published": "2026-11-12T12:16:12.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}