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With the success of his Albé restaurant in Barcelona, Joey Attieh's heart is pounding

At just 29, Lebanese restaurateur Joey Attieh has made Forbes' 30 under 30 for his Barcelona spot, Albé. He spoke to L'Orient-Le Jour about his rapid rise, with Âme landing in the Michelin Guide just three months after opening.

With the success of his Albé restaurant in Barcelona, Joey Attieh's heart is pounding

Joey Attieh, happy about his nomination for his restaurant Albé.

The names he has given to his restaurants are eloquent, full of good feelings and good flavors. With Albé, then Âme, where he has put a large part of his soul and Lebanese cuisine, from labneh to reinvented frikeh, Joey Attieh has succeeded in his conquest of Barcelona, still with one goal: to continue representing Lebanon and move forward, elevating his culture and roots even higher.When did your passion for cooking start?As far as I can remember, I had a clear vision of my future: I wanted to study hospitality in Switzerland and one day open a restaurant in Barcelona. This dream has been the guiding thread of my life. My passion for cooking was born from the deep connection I shared with my grandparents. I clearly remember waking up on Sunday mornings in Mehmarsh and spending time with my grandfather at their small farm, picking figs...
The names he has given to his restaurants are eloquent, full of good feelings and good flavors. With Albé, then Âme, where he has put a large part of his soul and Lebanese cuisine, from labneh to reinvented frikeh, Joey Attieh has succeeded in his conquest of Barcelona, still with one goal: to continue representing Lebanon and move forward, elevating his culture and roots even higher.When did your passion for cooking start?As far as I can remember, I had a clear vision of my future: I wanted to study hospitality in Switzerland and one day open a restaurant in Barcelona. This dream has been the guiding thread of my life. My passion for cooking was born from the deep connection I shared with my grandparents. I clearly remember waking up on Sunday mornings in Mehmarsh and spending time with my grandfather at their small farm, picking...