Meet Our Chef
Shaghig
Shaghig, also known as “ “yummy_by_shagh” ” is not only a TV Chef and culinary expert, but also a passionate restaurateur specializing in Mediterranean, Armenian, and International cuisine.
Due to her educational background in nutrition and her passion for cooking, Shaghig always strives to balance her improvised dishes, making them lighter, yummier, and richer.
Shaghig’s upbringing was heavily influenced by her family’s rich culinary traditions. After years of research and international travels, she has become an expert in blending traditional dishes with her own creations.
In February 2020, driven by her desire to continually improve and evolve, Shaghig, a self-taught cook, made the decision to enhance her professional culinary skills. To pursue this goal, she embarked on a transformative journey by enrolling in the prestigious culinary school, School Ritz-Escoffier in Paris, for short-term training. This invaluable experience not only expanded her knowledge and expertise, but also ignited her creativity, enabling her to introduce innovative approaches to menu planning, preparation, and presentation.
For many years, Shaghig hosted cooking TV shows like “Hamegh Arvavod Shaghigy Hed” on Armenian public TV. She presented more than 400 recipes, most of which were her own creations with a twist on traditional dishes, is highly respected for her exceptional taste, creativity, and dedication to using quality ingredients with over two decades of experience in the culinary world, inspired by Armenian, Lebanese, Syrian, Greek, and Levantine cuisines.
Her lifelong passion and dream came to fruition in 2022 when she successfully opened her own restaurant. Now she leads a team of trained professionals who share her commitment to providing unforgettable dining experiences to every guest.
Not only did she achieve her personal aspirations, but she also catered to her fans’ desires, as they were always eager to savor her personally created homemade dishes.
Her ultimate objective was to recreate the comforting taste of home, which drove her to prioritize the use of fresh ingredients and meticulously prepare her dishes with the same level of care and attention as she would in her own kitchen at home.
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