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An interview with Liana Kazaryan, Founder of Avobar
Image courtesy of Liana Kazaryan | Avobar
Image courtesy of Liana Kazaryan | Avobar
Image courtesy of Liana Kazaryan | Avobar
The Questions
1) Could you tell us a bit about yourself and about Avobar?
I was born in Russia but grew up and lived most of my life in London. I was always interested in fashion from a young age so I went on to study a Masters degree in Fashion Media Production at the London College of Fashion. The Avobar project is a creative endeavour for me, combining elements in my life that matter to me most; having the freedom of creativity in the concept while diving into the topic of wellness and how to help others live a healthier life.
2) What is your relationship with avocado?
It’s truly my go-to. I have avocado on rye toast every other day for breakfast, I incorporate it into most of my salads, and of course there’s the meals at Avo, which I never tire of. I always feel good after having the fruit, I feel full, never heavy, and it’s as tasty as you make it (provided you get good quality avocado to begin with).
The Avobar project is a creative endeavour for me, combining elements in my life that matter to me most; having the freedom of creativity in the concept while diving into the topic of wellness and how to help others live a healthier life. —Liana Kazaryan, Founder of Avobar
3) How did you come up with the menu for the avocado dishes?
The menu is designed to be balanced in a way that a group of friends, all with different requirements and lifestyles, could have options for themselves each. We focus on ingredients and like to keep it playful and vibrant. Our hero ingredient, the avocado, is incredibly versatile, which allows us to create such a flexible and inclusive menu: it is gluten free, a great substitute for dairy due to its creamy texture, and can be paired with virtually anything. The element of avocado symbolises the positivity, versatility and superfood quality that we bring to everything we do.
Image courtesy of Liana Kazaryan | Avobar
4) What was it like growing up in Russia?
Really fun! I have a huge extended family there, so there were always events and gatherings happening. Also, remember staying up on the landline phone for hours and getting shouted at by your parents for keeping the line ‘busy’? Pre-internet and mobile phones childhood was special.
Our hero ingredient, the avocado, is incredibly versatile, which allows us to create such a flexible and inclusive menu: it is gluten free, a great substitute for dairy due to its creamy texture, and can be paired with virtually anything. —Liana Kazaryan, Founder of Avobar
5) What’s your favourite dish to cook at home?
Penne Arrabiata is my comfort meal to cook at home, I also enjoy stir fry’s of any kind: just throw in whatever is available and improvise.
6) Chef inspiration?
Asma Khan
7) Can you tell us about your fashion career?
I’ve worked in e-commerce, styling and stylistic editing in digital media. It was great to explore different mediums in the field.
8) Second favourite food (after avocado, of course)?
I love food, so this is difficult…probably sushi.
Image courtesy of Liana Kazaryan | Avobar
9) What’s something that everybody should read right now?
“Yes To Life” by Viktor Frankl
10) Quote to live by?
“There are as many ways to live a life as there are radii to be drawn from a center”
Image courtesy of Liana Kazaryan | Avobar
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