Greg Malouf Explained

Greg Malouf
Birth Place:Melbourne, Australia
Education:William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Style:Modern Middle Eastern
Ratings:
  • Michelin stars (2011)
Prevrests:
    Awards:
    • James Beard Foundation Award 2019
    • Two Chefs Hats AGFG Awards
    Website:https://www.gregmalouf.com.au/

    Greg Malouf is an Australian chef of Lebanese descent, author and culinary consultant.[1] [2] He is known as a pioneer of modern Middle Eastern cuisine in Australia[3] [4] [5] [6] and for the influence that his work has had on Middle Eastern cuisine at large.[7] [8] [9] [10]

    Malouf won the James Beard Foundation Award for his book Suqar in 2019.[11] [12] He was also awarded two hats at the chef's hat awards by the Age Food Guide. Petersham Nurseries Café in Richmond, London acquired a Michelin star while under his leadership.

    Malouf lives in Dubai where he consults with restaurants globally[13] [14] [15] and owns a spice range called "Malouf's Mezza".[16] He is considered one of the foremost authorities on Middle Eastern cuisine and has had a significant impact on the way people think about and approach this cuisine.[17] [18]

    Early life

    Greg Malouf was born in Melbourne to Lebanese parents. He developed an interest in cooking and cuisine at a young age, to the disapproval of his parents.[19] At age 18, he left home, leaving a message for his parents stating that he wanted to be a chef. After several nights sleeping in his personal car, he scrounged up a day job cutting metal balustrades and an evening job as a kitchen hand at a Mexican restaurant in Sydney.[20] Then came a formal apprenticeship with Dennis Hagger back in Melbourne, which was followed by several years spent abroad.

    Career

    Malouf commenced his training as an apprentice cook at William Angliss Institute in 1979 where he worked at Watsons, Mietta’s and Two Faces restaurants.[21] [22] He spent some time in Europe from 1981 to 1983 working in various restaurants across the continent. From 1985 until 1988, he resided in Hong Kong and worked as a cook at Restaurant 97 in Lan Kwai Fong, which in the future changed its name to Post 97.[23] In 1991 he moves back to Melbourne where he was appointed as head chef at The O'Connel's Restaurant in South Melbourne, His reputation for contemporary Middle Eastern food got cemented there and under his leadership the restaurant wins numerous awards. It is the first Middle Eastern restaurant to be awarded a ‘hat’ in The Age Good Food Guide.[24]

    In 1999 he published Saha: a Chef’s Journey through Lebanon and Syria with his then wife Lucy Malouf, the foreword to which would later be written by Anthony Bourdain.[25]

    In 2001 Malouf took the helm at MoMo restaurant where his contemporary approach to Middle Eastern cuisine was met with critical acclaim.[26] [27] [28] [29] During his tenure there, the restaurant successfully earned a one-hat status in the Age Good Food Guide. In 2009 MoMo was awarded two hats (out of three) in The Age Good Food Guide. In 2010 MoMo was awarded two hats in The Age Good Food Guide for the second consecutive year.[30]

    In 2012 Malouf was invited to head up the Petersham Nurseries Café in Richmond, South London. Under his leadership the restaurant earned a Michelin Star. He left the restaurant soon afterwards for Dubai, where he worked at many restaurants, including Clé and Zahira.[31] [32]

    In 2019, Suqar Desserts and Sweets From The Modern Middle East won the James Beard Award for Baking and Desserts.

    Malouf has stated his desire to leave behind hectic restaurant schedules and focus on his work as a culinary consultant.[33]

    Books

    !Year First Published!Title!Publisher!ISBN!Co-Writers!Notes
    2018SUQAR: Desserts & Sweets from the Modern Middle EastHardie GrantLucy MaloufWon the James Beard Foundation award in 2019
    2014New Feast: Modern Middle Eastern VegetarianHardie GrantLucy Malouf
    2012Malouf: New Middle Eastern FoodHardie GrantLucy Malouf
    2010Saraban: a chef’s journey through PersiaHardie GrantLucy Malouf
    2007Turquoise: a chef’s travels in TurkeyHardie GrantLucy Malouf
    2001Moorish: flavours from Mecca to MarrakechHardie GrantLucy Malouf
    1999Saha: a chef’s journey through Lebanon and SyriaHardie GrantLucy MaloufForeword By Anthony Bourdain
    1999ArabesqueHardie GrantLucy Malouf

    Awards

    !Year!Name Of the award!Awarded By!Notes
    1991One Chef's HatThe Age Good Food Guide Chef's Hat AwardsGreg Malouf won the award for O'Connells Restaurant,Melbourne while heading the kitchen.
    2001One Chef's HatThe Age Good Food Guide Chef's Hat AwardsGreg Malouf won the award for MoMo Restaurant, Melbourne, while heading the kitchen.
    2009Two Chef's HatThe Age Good Food Guide Chef's Hat AwardsGreg Malouf won the award for MoMo Restaurant, Melbourne, while heading the kitchen.
    2010Two Chef's HatThe Age Good Food Guide Chef's Hat AwardsGreg Malouf won the award for MoMo Restaurant, Melbourne, while heading the kitchen.
    2011One Michelin StarThe Michelin GuideGreg Malouf won the award for Petersham Nurseries Café,Richmond, South London while heading the kitchen.
    2019James Beard Award for Baking and DessertThe James Beard foundationGreg and Lucy Malouf shared the award for their book "Suqar Desserts and Sweets From The Modern Middle East".

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Greg Malouf Chef – Great British Chefs . 2023-02-07 . www.greatbritishchefs.com . en.
    2. News: Sawa . Dale Berning . Sawa . Interview by Dale Berning . 2015-05-08 . Lebanese leave-taking: Greg Malouf's last meal . en-GB . The Guardian . 2023-02-07 . 0261-3077.
    3. Web site: Savoring Peking Duck in Australia – New York Times . 2023-02-07 . archive.nytimes.com.
    4. Web site: Holroyd . Jane . 2012-11-13 . Malouf to leave Michelin-starred Petersham . 2023-02-07 . The Sydney Morning Herald . en.
    5. Web site: Cody . Gemima . 2020-08-18 . To Lebanon, with love . 2023-02-07 . Good Food . en-au.
    6. Web site: 2017-09-22 . Three recipes from Greg and Lucy Malouf's New Feasts cookbook . 2023-02-07 . The Independent . en.
    7. News: Nathan . Joan . 2011-09-20 . After His Brother's Killing, a Chef Turns to Israeli Food . en-US . The New York Times . 2023-02-07 . 0362-4331.
    8. News: Garner . Dwight . 2007-12-02 . Cooking . en-US . The New York Times . 2023-02-07 . 0362-4331.
    9. News: Greg . Malouf . Lucy . 2019-11-25 . Greg and Lucy Malouf's chocolate fondant pudding cakes with Turkish delight . en-GB . The Guardian . 2023-02-07 . 0261-3077.
    10. Web site: bbcgoodfoodme . 2014-10-06 . Interpreter of recipes . 2023-02-07 . BBC Good Food Middle East . en-US.
    11. Web site: SUQAR authors Greg and Lucy Malouf discuss their James Beard Award-winning cookbook 2019-05-09 Bake Magazine . 2023-02-07 . www.bakemag.com . en.
    12. Web site: Awards Search James Beard Foundation . 2023-02-07 . www.jamesbeard.org . en.
    13. Web site: 30 October 2019 . Greg Malouf creates menus for new concept with JA Resorts & Hotels in Dubai . CATERER MIDDLE EAST.
    14. News: Phoenicia restaurant opens in two locations, with menus from Greg Malouf . 1 . .
    15. Web site: 2016-03-17 . Six Senses Zighy Bay welcomes Michelin-starred Greg Malouf . 2023-02-07 . Hotel News ME . en-GB.
    16. Web site: 2013-02-24 . Q&A: Greg Malouf . 2023-02-07 . South China Morning Post . en.
    17. Web site: 2012-10-15 . Michelin man's London calling . 2023-02-20 . The Sydney Morning Herald . en.
    18. Web site: Zaki . Yousra . Greg Malouf: Arabic food has hit a brick wall . Caterer Middle East.
    19. Web site: Greg Malouf Chef Profile . 2023-02-07 . AGFG . en-AU.
    20. Web site: Schmidt . Lucinda . 2007-02-14 . Profile: Greg Malouf . 2023-02-07 . The Sydney Morning Herald . en.
    21. Web site: Q&A with Chef Greg Malouf . 2023-02-07 . www.angliss.edu.au . en.
    22. Web site: GRIF . 2023-02-07 . www.grif.com.
    23. Web site: 2004-05-09 . Greg Malouf . 2023-02-07 . South China Morning Post . en.
    24. Web site: 2002-10-15 . A class of its own . 2023-02-07 . The Age . en.
    25. Book: Malouf . Greg . Saha: a chef's journey through Lebanon and Syria . Malouf . Lucy . Harvey . Matt . 2005 . Periplus Editions . 978-0-7946-0490-5 . Singapore.
    26. Web site: Harden . Michael . MoMo Melbourne restaurant review . 2023-02-07 . Gourmet Traveller . en.
    27. Web site: 2010-11-02 . Uncovering Iran at MoMo . 2023-02-07 . The Sydney Morning Herald . en.
    28. Web site: MoMo . 2023-02-07 . Broadsheet . en.
    29. News: Lanchester . John . 2012-06-22 . Restaurant: Petersham Nurseries Cafe, Richmond . en-GB . The Guardian . 2023-02-07 . 0261-3077.
    30. Web site: Good Food Guide 2010 The Age . 2023-02-07 . www.onlymelbourne.com.au.
    31. Web site: Greg Malouf's Zahira restaurant in Dubai to shut down .
    32. Web site: Chef interview: Greg Malouf .
    33. Web site: Saeed . Saeed . 2021-12-03 . Chef Greg Malouf on creating a meal of a lifetime for Abu Dhabi F1 . 2023-02-07 . The National . en.