The key to running successful restaurants with Anwar Awad, co-founder and CEO of Grit Hospitality

The key to running successful restaurants with Anwar Awad, co-founder and CEO of Grit Hospitality

As the co-founder and CEO of Grit Hospitality, Anwar Awad has transformed his passion into reality, leading restaurant concepts like Wise Guys and Tahini. Here, we learn more about his businesses and what’s next.

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Unveiling shifts in the Middle East energy drinks market

Unveiling shifts in the Middle East energy drinks market

Nandini Roy Choudhury from Future Market Insights explores trends shaping the Middle East’s energy drinks market.

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Shattering the glass ceiling with Nina Métayer

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. 

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Bring out the bread

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.

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Just desserts

Just desserts

Discover what’s tempting and what’s trending on the festive sweet scene, from traditional favorites to mouthwatering new interpretations.

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Destination airport: Nada Aad’s latest venture, Nuage bistro

Destination airport: Nada Aad’s latest venture, Nuage bistro

Nada Aad believes that opportunities should be created, something she has proved with her latest F&B project Nuage bistro, situated in Rafic Hariri International Airport, Lebanon. Here, the concept creator and managing partner of Mon Maki a Moi tells us more about the venture and what it adds to the travel experience.

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5 nightlife influencers on achieving after-dark success

5 nightlife influencers on achieving after-dark success

Staying ahead in a fiercely competitive, ever-changing environment and retaining customer loyalty are just some of the hurdles that operators in the nightlife segment face. HN caught up with some of the region’s leading industry influencers to discover more about how they navigate the notoriously challenging nightlife nightlife scene.

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That’s entertainment

That’s entertainment

From pioneering electronic music to promoting talent and diversifying into unique dining experiences, Factory People has cemented its position as one of the region’s most innovative and influential entertainment groups operating today. HN caught up with its founders – Jade, CEO, Tala Mortada, chief creative officer, and Wassim Bou Malham, chief strategy officer, to discover more about how they keep at the top of their game.

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Italian food on the menu with Damiano Ruggeiro GM of Signor Sassi Dubai

Italian food on the menu with Damiano Ruggeiro GM of Signor Sassi Dubai

Damiano Ruggiero, general manager of Signor Sassi, has Italian food on his mind as he talks about what makes Italian food and his restaurant Signor Sassi stand out in the burgeoning restaurant scene in Dubai.

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Bayada Food Cluster set to open in spring 2024 in Lebanon

Bayada Food Cluster set to open in spring 2024 in Lebanon

Level Two – Bayada, Lebanon is gearing up to welcome a new addition to its culinary portfolio in the form of a Food and Lifestyle venue, which is set to open its doors in spring 2024.

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