11 experts unwrap the latest chocolate trends
With significant growth forecast for the region’s chocolate market, it looks like there’s more sweet success in the pipeline for our favorite indulgence. HN asked 11 industry experts for their bite-size thoughts on what’s trending in the world of chocolate, from bean to bar.
Inside the world of artisan baking with Kameel Rasyid Eril, co-founder and head chef of bkry
Kameel Rasyid Eril, co-founder and head chef of bkry, discusses bakery trends and shares news on his latest venture.
Ice-cream dreams with Tracy Harmoush of Mama Booza Ice Cream
Tracy Harmoush, a social media influencer, entrepreneur and fitness app creator, believes that you’re never too old and it’s not too late. As founding partner of UAE ice-cream brand Mama Booza, she tells us about the concept and what makes it special.
Italian delicacies with taste with GB Mantelli, founder and brand ambassador of Venchi 1878
Giovanni Battista (GB) Mantelli is not only the keeper of Venchi traditional recipes but also the creator of innovative chocolates. We spoke to him to find out more about the brand and his plans for the Middle East.
N Café opens at Intercontinental Phoenicia Beirut
In celebration of Noura’s 75th anniversary, Noura unveiled N Café. It is a culmination of meticulous planning and design. Located at the Intercontinental Phoenicia Beirut hotel, N Café offers an elevated café dining experience rooted in Noura’s rich heritage.
Shattering the glass ceiling with Nina Métayer
Nina Métayer has won numerous pastry awards over the years. Here, the renowned pastry chef, owner of Nina Métayer SAS and creative force behind ninametayer.com and delicatisserie.com shares her story on how she made an impact and shattered the glass ceiling of her industry.
Bring out the bread
Now’s the time to take this essential accompaniment up a notch by adding festive spices and indulgent ingredients to everyday recipes.
Just desserts
Discover what’s tempting and what’s trending on the festive sweet scene, from traditional favorites to mouthwatering new interpretations.
Sweet inspirations with Mott 32’s pastry sous chef Akhil Raj Rajan
Akhil Raj Rajan is the pastry chef of Mott 32 Dubai, a venue recognized in the Michelin Guide Dubai 2023 and a Toque Award winner. Here, the talented chef tells us what sparked his interest in pastry.
Breaking sourdough bread with Ghadi Aouad
Ghadi Aouad, a 27-year-old Lebanese-Brazilian hotelier-turned-baker and entrepreneur, successfully launched Masa (con mi) Madre, his bread concept, a couple of years ago. Here, he talks about his journey and what he’s planning in 2023.
