Pastel vibes with Karim Jaber

Pastel vibes with Karim Jaber

Karim Jaber’s love of soft colors led him to found Pastel, a cosmopolitan brasserie and bar in the beating heart of Beirut. We discover more about the concept.

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F&B growth in the region

F&B growth in the region

These days, the Middle East is serving up innovative flavors to consumers from all over the world. Naim Maadad, chief executive and founder of Gates Hospitality, discusses the region’s dynamic F&B sector and why the number of award-winning restaurants keeps on rising.

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Changing the food narrative with Emma Banks, Hilton’s VP of F&B strategy and development EMEA

Changing the food narrative with Emma Banks, Hilton’s VP of F&B strategy and development EMEA

As a seasoned hotelier and F&B expert, Emma Banks, VP of F&B strategy and development EMEA at Hilton, tells us how the brand is securing a better future for professionals thanks to initiatives.

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Hot franchises

Hot franchises

We list several leading franchises in the region, with details on their owners by and where they can be found.

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9 influential restaurateurs at the table

9 influential restaurateurs at the table

We asked a group of successful restaurateurs to share their insights, philosophies and upcoming projects with Hospitality News Middle East. Here’s what they had to say.

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Homegrown Akiba Dori expands beyond the GCC

Homegrown Akiba Dori expands beyond the GCC

Dubai homegrown Japanese concept Akiba Dori has kicked off its fifth anniversary with a franchise development agreement for 30 locations in India. Following the restaurant’s successful expansion streak, with five branches launched in the GCC within the last five years, Akiba Dori’s modern Japanese street food and Tokyo-style pizza have been enjoyed over the last five years in the UAE and, most recently, Saudi Arabia.

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5 minutes with Jordanian top chef Ali Ghzawi

5 minutes with Jordanian top chef Ali Ghzawi

In an exclusive interview with Hospitality News ME, Ali Ghzawi, Jordanian patron chef of Alee restaurant and former winner of MBC Arabia’s Top Chef (2019), shares his story and ambitions for the future.

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Vegan milk chocolate cardamom cake

Vegan milk chocolate cardamom cake

Recreate a classic recipe to make it an inclusive yet indulgent treat for all. Callebaut’s vegan chocolate cardamom cake delivers big, bold flavors, making it a great addition to your dessert menu.

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Valrhona unveils their 6 latest innovations during Sirha

Valrhona unveils their 6 latest innovations during Sirha

Celebrating its 100 years, Valrhona has created a range of unique and recognizable aromatic profiles by perfecting techniques for enhancing the flavor of rare cocoa beans grown on land masterfully selected for its terroir. The brand unveiled its latest innovations during Sirha, January 19-23, 2023, where Norohy’s Tadoka won the prestigious Innovation Award. 

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The French-Italian connection with chef Mamo Pepino, founder of Mamo Michelangelo

The French-Italian connection with chef Mamo Pepino, founder of Mamo Michelangelo

We sat down with the chef behind the famed restaurant Mamo Michelangelo to learn more about how he is bringing a piece of France and Italy to the Saudi dining scene.

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