11 restaurants awarded Michelin stars in Dubai
Michelin unveiled its 2022 selection of the Michelin Guide Dubai, recognizing 69 restaurants covering 21 cuisines. A total of 11 restaurants were awarded with prestigious Michelin stars, while 14 were recognized as Bib Gourmand restaurants and one received a Green Star for sustainable gastronomy.
Veganism in Dubai by Glee Hospitality Solutions
The vegan movement has gained traction in recent years, with advocates praising its sensitivity to the environment and sustainable practices. Natalya Latypova, managing director of Glee Hospitality Solutions, explores veganism in Dubai and how restaurants can better cater to this growing audience.
How Elle & Vire Professionnel products are helping chefs achieve great results in the kitchen
For more than 40 years, Elle & Vire Professionnel has developed unrivaled dairy know-how and forged special relationships with gastronomy and pastry professionals.
Bateel opens a new boutique at Dubai Hills Mall
A homegrown brand with international acclaim, Bateel his present in 15 countries, with 42 boutiques spanning three continents.
The pastry people
We asked five pastry professionals from different countries in the region to give us the lowdown on their professional journeys and brands.
A Peruvian adventure with Yasmina Yared Azoury founder of SAPA Beirut, CINCO Beirut, SOFITA Beirut restaurants
Yasmina Yared began her career in Dubai working for Kearney in management consulting. It is only after traveling to Peru in 2013 that she discovered her true passion, Peruvian cuisine, bringing the country’s vibrant gastronomy back with her to Lebanon. She has since opened CINCO, the first Peruvian restaurant in the Middle East, as well as other concepts.
Franchising with Luminescenza, a reliable partner, helping foodservice clients achieve optimal efficiency
Luminescenza has over 10 years of experience in helping foodservice clients achieve optimal efficiency. Georges Haddad, the firm’s owner, explains how he and his team are supporting businesses that are looking to franchise their brands.
A Valrhona “culinary-dating” experience
On March 22, 2022, Valrhona brought together the team of Relais Desserts and Ecole Valrhona for a three-hour intimate afternoon tea at Jumeirah Al Naseem to discuss trends, business opportunities and the importance of knowledge sharing while discovering the talents of Frédéric Cassel, Vincent Guerlais, Pascal Lac, Eric Vergne, Sébastien Bouillet and Glenn Noel.
A taste of Minus Eighteen with Yasmina Rizk, GM of Sweet Mania LLC
An optician by profession, Yasmina Rizk pursued her passion for sweets by starting an ice-cream business, which she later launched in Dubai. We spoke to the general manager of Sweet Mania LLC, to hear more about her journey.
Eclectic Japanese food with prodigy chef Reif Othman
Award-winning chef Reif Othman, owner of the Reif Japanese Kushiyaki restaurant brand, is known for his witty, trendsetting culinary style. Here, he tells us about his latest collaboration with Baky Hospitality and his future projects.
