Qatar’s culinary scene with Maurizio Pace of La Petite Maison
Maurizio Pace, head chef at La Petite Maison Restaurants, trained in Italy and the UK. Passionate about food, he joined the LPM Restaurant group in 2018, bringing his expertise in Mediterranean cuisine. Here, he sheds light on Qatar’s culinary scene, providing us with an insider’s perspective.
Habib Beirut’s exciting expansion with Elie Bassil, founder and COO
The concept began with an elderly man named Habib, who was renowned by locals for his pickles and homemade dairy products. News of his outstanding goods quickly spread, and it wasn’t long before restaurants started serving his dishes. Forty years later, Habib Beirut was born, and today, the brand is synonymous with authentic Lebanese food cooked with passion and a twist. Elie Bassil, founder and COO of Habib Beirut, discusses the concept’s rise to fame and his plans for the future.
The recipe for restaurant success
Richard Cowling, director of operations at Gates Hospitality, has spent the last 13 years opening and operating restaurants in the region. He has, on occasion, even closed some. In this article, he talks candidly about why some enterprises flourish while others don’t.
Celebrating National Cheesecake Day with chefs from the Arab world
To celebrate National Cheesecake Day, four chefs from the Middle East unveil the latest cheesecake trends sweeping the region.
Seazen Hospitality Group in focus
Seazen Hospitality Group unwavering commitment to creativity, passion and holistic comfort is profoundly impacting Kuwait’s hospitality industry. We learn more about the group’s success and its new concepts.
Keeping it cool: the Middle East’s ice-cream market
In light of National Ice Cream Day on July 21, we enjoy a little taste of the Middle East’s ice-cream market.
Keeping it fresh with Hisham Abou Khodor of The Guild Dubai
Hisham Abou Khodor, operations manager of The Guild Dubai, shares his vision, the importance of innovation and how to create memorable dining experiences.
Food for thought: a look at Oman’s F&B industry
The world of food and beverage has grown by leaps and bounds in the Sultanate of Oman. With a host of new openings catering to tourists and locals alike, we discover what’s on the menu and how the F&B landscape is likely to develop.
Leveraging technology for financial efficiency in restaurants
In today’s competitive market, staying ahead of the curve is crucial to using essential cutting-edge technology for restaurants to thrive Naji Haddad, VP – EMEA at Deliverect, tells us more about it.
Essential kit for the kitchen: Must-haves and ones to watch
In today’s high-pressure professional kitchens, chefs are looking for smart, top quality equipment that checks several boxes. We asked five culinary experts to share their essential equipment checklists and tell us about the industry innovations that have caught their eye.
