Born in 789. Ziryab’s birth name was Abu-Al Hassan. He was given the nickname Ziryab meaning Blackbird due to his dark skin tone and beautiful singing voice. Ziryab settled in Córdoba Spain where he was an icon of his time. He revolutionised lifestyle by transforming the dining experience to as we know it today. He was the first to implement the concept of a tablecloth alongside replacing clunky metal drinking glasses with lighter more attractive models created from glass and crystal. Ziryab also changed the way food was consumed by introducing the 3 course meal. He dictated soup and starters were served first as appetisers, followed by a main course consisting of meats, fish and heavier meals, finally finishing with sweets and fruits as desserts. Ziryab Abu…