Giovanna Mansi Lutfi takes the Lebanese Lira to Miami
As managing partner of WSH LLC and Tastings SoFlo LLC, a luxury catering and events company, Giovanna Mansi Lutfi has plenty of hospitality experience. Her latest concept, Lira Miami, pays homage to her Lebanese heritage.
A family affair with Chef Samaan Helal
Chef Samaan Helal has plenty of experience under his belt, having worked in kitchens around the world, from the Gulf to New York and many cities in between. HN sat with the visionary chef to discuss his latest projects in KSA, some of which include his three children.
Em Sherif Sea Café opens in Bahrain, slated to open in Abu Dhabi and Riyadh later this year
The new Em Sherif seafood concept has a beef bar corner, and was created as an homage to Lebanon’s historic ties to the Mediterranean.
The pastry people
We asked five pastry professionals from different countries in the region to give us the lowdown on their professional journeys and brands.
It’s all about kibbeh with Marc Naaman
Marc Naaman, managing partner of KB Food, is set on introducing kibbeh to the French community and the world. Here, he tells us all about Kébi, an exciting concept inspired by a recipe he concocted with the help of Karim Haidar, a renowned chef.
Sneak peek into Playa Beach Club Dubai with Daniel Khairallah
A law school graduate, Daniel Khairallah, CEO of Rival Management Services LLC, found his calling in the world of hospitality. After launching a series of successful signature concepts worldwide, such as Crystal Beirut, London, St. Tropez, Metis, La Plage and the C Bar Dubai, to name a few, he ventured into the world of F&B, marketing and brand activation. We spoke to the Khairallah about his entrepreneurial flair and his latest projects.
A Peruvian adventure with Yasmina Yared Azoury founder of SAPA Beirut, CINCO Beirut, SOFITA Beirut restaurants
Yasmina Yared began her career in Dubai working for Kearney in management consulting. It is only after traveling to Peru in 2013 that she discovered her true passion, Peruvian cuisine, bringing the country’s vibrant gastronomy back with her to Lebanon. She has since opened CINCO, the first Peruvian restaurant in the Middle East, as well as other concepts.
Just Desserts
From traditional favorites to dairy-free, low-carb options, sweet treats have evolved to become an essential component in modern food trends, particularly in the Middle East, as Natalya Latypova, managing director of Glee Hospitality Solutions, explains. F
Food delivery in focus
The F&B sector has witnessed a significant rise in the number of online food ordering and food delivery companies in recent years, with the pandemic accelerating growth in this sector. Maya Bekhazi Noun, founder and managing director of The Food Studio, tells us why online food delivery is here to stay and how technology is playing a role.