Let’s go on a FoodieVenture

FoodieVenture is a dynamic film series by Dine Diaspora that explores the intersection of food, culture, and business, spotlighting visionary chefs, restaurateurs, and entrepreneurs redefining the global culinary landscape.

Now Streaming - FoodieVenture: Dubai

Step into Alkebulan, the world’s first African dining hall in Dubai, UAE. Curated by James Beard Award-winning chef Alexander Smalls, this vibrant space celebrates African cuisine through art, music, and bold flavors. In an exclusive interview with Dine Diaspora CEO Nina Oduro, Smalls shares his vision for showcasing African gastronomy globally. Featuring menus by chefs Mame Sow, Pierre Thiam, and Kiran Jethwa, Alkebulan highlights dishes rooted in cultural heritage and sustainability as it shapes how the world experiences African cuisine.

Foodieventure: Accra

This short documentary film showcases some of the brightest minds disrupting the food and beverage scene in Accra, Ghana. The Dine Diaspora team traveled Accra, Ghana to meet these culinary pioneers in this bustling city. From creative drinks by Havana Grand Prix 3rd Place Winner, Johnson "Ace Bartender", to a unique nomadic Fulani dining experience by Chef Binta and delicious twist on a traditional snack by entrepreneur, Jamie Saleeby's Sankofa Snack Foods, this film is for the culinary inquisitive and the travel aficionado.