A voyage to Planet Terra with chef Rusvel Trujillo
Hailing from Chiapas in Mexico, chef Rusvel Trujillo brings over 17 years of F&B experience to Planet Terra’s culinary team. Here, the dynamic chef describes his journey from Mexico to Dubai.
Cracking the code of Galaxy Bar Dubai’s success with Coralie Doillet
We sat with Coralie Doillet, bar manager of Galaxy Bar Dubai, to get to the bottom of how the venue has made it on The World’s 50 Best Bars list for the third year in a row.
Spotlighting Nikka with brand ambassador Raphaël Cristini
We sat down with Raphaël Cristini, Nikka’s brand ambassador, to learn more about him and his love for whisky.
Five beverage trends to watch in the MEA
Caroline Migiro, business development manager at Finlays MEAC, delves into the latest trends and dynamics that brand owners should consider tapping into.
Speaking food and success with Mohammad Orfali, head Of culinary at Orfali Bros Bistronomy
Syrian chef Mohammad Orfali has turned his passion for food into a family affair by launching Orfali Bros with his siblings Wassim and Omar. Their bistro has a loyal following in Dubai and was named the Best Restaurant in MENA in 2023. In this interview, he describes how his reimagined dishes constantly push the culinary boundaries.
Insights into success with Samer S. Hamadeh of Big Mouth Concepts
Having successfully navigated the world of F&B, Samer S. Hamadeh, founder of Big Mouth Concepts, tells us how he has remained at the top of his game.
Alfardan Hospitality expands Fauchon’s presence in Qatar
Alfardan Hospitality has partnered with Fauchon in Qatar to establish cafes, boutiques, pastry shops and retail concepts at The Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl and The St. Regis Doha.
A passion for the craft with Anthony Hajj Nicholas, bar manager at Global Gourmet Hospitality Services Co.
Anthony Hajj Nicholas, bar manager at Global Gourmet Hospitality Services Co., began his career as a waiter. Through dedication and hard work, he developed his skills and took on new challenges. In this interview, he explains how he got to where he is today and the latest bar trends.
Talking about whisky with James Cowan, sales director of Waterford Whisky
James Cowan oversees global commercial interest in both Waterford Whisky and Renegade Rum. Here, he highlights the distinctiveness of both brands and identifies the latest market trends.
Venturing into the world of Gelato
Gelato has seen a whirlwind of trends over the years. Daniel Elias Halabi, the technical advisor chef of Pregel Benelux, uncovers the flavors and influences shaping this frozen dessert sensation.