Experiential Hospitality
HN investigates the effects that the introduction of natural sounds and contextually logical esthetical elements in private and public spaces has on elevating the outing experience to another level
Tasty Lebanon
With vacation season in full swing, National Geographic recently earmarked Lebanon as a must-visit destination for the summer of 2018, not for its landmarks and sites, but rather the food. HN spoke to the stakeholders who were involved in achieving this success for the nation
Restaurants Trends For 2019
With the final few months of 2018 fast approaching, it’s time to begin thinking about the trends that will to dominate the restaurant industry in the coming year. Toufic Akl, partner at Hodema Consulting Services, tells us what to look out for in 2019, as we sharpen our knives and forks in anticipation
Food Hall Explosion: An Alternative To All-Day Dining?
Encompassing a refined dining experience in a market setting, the food hall concept brings together a range of several independent outlets, each offering their own specialty, yet forming one entity. Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, discusses the fancier and ‘foodier’ cousin of the food court
Armenian Food: The Gastronomic Delights of a Diaspora
From Mayrig to Mamig and from Lusin to Batchig to Nour, a wave of the finest restaurants in the Middle East, serving Armenian delicacies, is taking the region by storm and gathering a cult-like following.
The Shogun Expands Its Reach
Aref Saade, founder of The Shogun concept and treasurer of The Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Café, Night-Clubs and Pastries, revealed that his premium sushi restaurants are now offering take-out and delivery services under the name of “Shogun To Go”.
What’s Clucking?
Year-on-year sales in the chicken industry are rising, with forecasts indicating that growth rates will be sustained in 2018. Maya Bekhazi Noun, founder and managing director of Food Studio, tells us why poultry’s popularity is on the rise
What’s On A F&B Investor’s Checklist?
With new market dynamics and the growing influence of millennials, F&B investors are after smarter investment choices. Abdul Kader Saadi, managing director of Glee Hospitality Solutions, offers his insight into the key F&B investment trends and current talking points in evidence across the MENA region
Premium Water Is The New Wine
As consumers look for products that offer more in terms of value than regular refreshments, the perception of drinking water products is changing and influencing the beverage market, especially that of soft drinks. HN spoke to Dr. Michael Mascha, water sommelier, for more insight
