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Morocco Travel Blog with Tastemaker Vincent Bonnin
Vincent Bonnin is the Executive Head Chef and Co-Manager of Dar Roumana Hotel and Restaurant in Fes. He is a French Chef who loves all cuisines!
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What are some design, cuisine or artistic trends you foresee for 2016?
Vincent Bonnin:
I’m always looking for the arrival of new seasonal products in Morocco, like asparagus, wild mushrooms, stone fruits, pomegranates or figs to create new recipes and combinations, so I foresee the current trend of focusing on local and seasonal produce continuing.
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What is your personal favorite place to be?
Vincent Bonnin:
Anywhere in the countryside or in my kitchen.
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What is the secret equation for the perfect Morocco weekend?
Vincent Bonnin:
Going to our favorite weekend retreats in Moulay Idriss or Chefchaouen with my wife, our friends, great food and good Moroccan wine.
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What was the last picture you took on your phone?
Vincent Bonnin:
I have an old-style phone with no camera because my fancy phone kept breaking! The last photo I took was of the beautiful zellige tile currently being laid on the floor of the house we are restoring in the Fes Medina.
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What is on your personal bucket list to do or see in 2016?
Vincent Bonnin:
Finish my house restoration! Start a family with my wife and much much more…
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What is your favorite lunch spot in Morocco?
Vincent Bonnin:
Sunday picnic on Mount Zalagh near Fes – we have a special spot with views down both sides of the mountain and we make a fire to grill fresh fish with chermoula, tahini-marinated chicken, lamb with harissa – whatever is left over in the restaurant fridge.
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What is your greatest achievement?
Vincent Bonnin:
To be!
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What is the last book you read?
Vincent Bonnin:
Amélie Nothomb “Le Fait du Prince”
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Name a Moroccan tradition you will never try?
Vincent Bonnin:
I never say never to anything. I love adventure and new experiences.
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What is the name of your favorite Moroccan artist, writer or designer?
Vincent Bonnin:
The Fassi photographer Omar Chennafi, he has a wonderful sensibility for the beauty of his culture.
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What is your greatest indulgence?
Vincent Bonnin:
Cheese!
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Is there anything I should know?
Vincent Bonnin:
A successful life isn’t about money. The most important things are family, love and good food.
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