Charles Joly’s take on the bartending profession
Chicago native, global bartending champion and founder of Crafthouse Cocktails Charles Joly, visited Lebanon as one of Diageo’s brand ambassadors. HN interviewed the man who some believe is one of the world’s best bartenders to get a better feel of this thriving industry. Taking the high-end mixology concept to maturity, a...
Nestlé Professional Middle East Golden Chef’s Hat winners announced
Nestlé Professional Middle East, an expert in helping foodservice operators grow their businesses with creative, branded beverage and culinary solutions, announced the winners of the sixth edition of Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat. It is UAE’s longest-running culinary competition. The winning pair, Savio D’souza and Babu Ram Bhusal, will go on...
Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2019 synchronized for success
AHIC 2019, launching on April 9 till the 11th will feature 100 speakers from around the world who are expected to attract more than 900 delegates in total. This year’s theme has been curated around the topic titled, ‘Synchronized for Success’. The program will uncover innovative approaches to business, analyze market...
Château Musar scoops favorite Middle Eastern wine award
Drinks International announced its highly anticipated results of The World’s Most Admired Wine Brands survey, conducted in association with market research specialists, Wine Intelligence. The event was held at the Steinberger Parkhotel in Düsseldorf on the opening day of Prowein, the wine world’s premier event. The brands were chosen by...
Alexander Schneider’s first interview as President of Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts
In his first interview as President of Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts, Alexander Schneider confirmed that the division is on track to achieve its strategic vision, which includes doubling the hotels and resorts portfolio by 2022. At present, Nikki Beach has 4 resorts and 13 beach clubs worldwide. Schneider and...
Siraj, where Emirati cuisine meets the Levant
In an interview with Culinary Enthusiast and Event Management Expert Heba Rumhein, Lebanese-based consulting company HODEMA learns all about the interestingly-unique origins behind the creation of the Siraj restaurant brand, Dubai. Where did the idea of the restaurant come from? It all began with my passion for decor, food and...
Le Gray Beirut appoints executive chef Nicolas Herbault
Le Gray Beirut is delighted to announce the appointment of Nicolas Herbault as the new executive chef. Originally from France, Loire Valley, Chef Herbault comes with a breath of French air and 17 years of experience traveling the world and discovering culinary cultures. Chef Herbault joins Le Gray, after a...
Asha’s restaurant Kuwait celebrates 15 successful years
As unique as her voice, the world-renowned Indian singer and actor, Asha Bhosle, is the driving force behind an award-winning culinary destination that transcends cultures and crosses continents. In just 15 years, the global Indian restaurant chain has become a firm favorite of regional and international diners with 13 locations...
Multi-sectoral partnership enhances Shouf’s water resources
A multi-sectoral partnership was launched to help Lebanon’s Shouf Biosphere Reserve (SBR) to bolster the area’s groundwater reservoirs during the October-May rainy season. This is achieved using various walls and terraces to channel rainwater to dedicated reservoirs to reduce the impact of summer droughts. The development, announced during World Water...
