Zairi, Zouhair
Zouhair Zairi
Zouhair Zairi left his family in Morocco and touched down in New York at the age of nineteen. In 2002 Zouhair became the executive chef and director in his own restaurant, Spices. It was named Best New Restaurant in Maui. His abilities and passion earned him the coveted Culinary Excellence Award from the JW Marriott Resort & Spa and a Certificate of Appreciation from the White House.
Relying heavily upon memories of his mother's and grandmother's fare in his youth, Zouhair's ground-breaking culinary tour de force: Moorish Fusion Cuisine: Conquering the New World introduces a unique approach to a mouthwatering ancient gastronomy and represents a personal homage to the Moorish cuisine of his homeland.
Few cookbooks on the cuisine of the Moors have been written. Chef Zouhair approaches traditional recipes with an eye for lighter ingredients, while never sacrificing Moorish authenticity.