Behind the scenes at Umami with Chef Tarek Ibrahim

Behind the scenes at Umami with Chef Tarek Ibrahim

Egypt’s restaurant sector is booming, with many new names joining the scene. We sat with Master Chef Tarek Ibrahim to learn more about Umami, his first restaurant venture in Egypt.

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Paying tribute to French chef Jacques Charette

Paying tribute to French chef Jacques Charette

Beloved chef Jacques Charette, an iconic figure of French gastronomy, has sadly passed away, leaving behind a legacy of culinary excellence.­­

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Talabat & Dubai Restaurant Group launch Digital Growth Program

Talabat & Dubai Restaurant Group launch Digital Growth Program

Talabat and Dubai Restaurant Group (DRG)’s MoU will support 500 qualified DRG member applicants with special talabat registration packages.

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The Cask & Barrel opens a new branch in Lebanon

The Cask & Barrel opens a new branch in Lebanon

The Cask & Barrel’s newest branch in Beirut’s Sassine Square lies at the intersection of passion, education and selection: a truly multisensory experience where guests are invited to indulge in experimental and unusual gastronomy, deep knowledge and fashionable entertainment.

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Kamal Mouzawak brings Tawlet to Paris

Kamal Mouzawak brings Tawlet to Paris

Lebanese entrepreneur Kamal Mouzawak is showcasing the richness of the Lebanese cuisine in France with the launch of Tawlet Paris on January 12, 2022. The restaurant celebrates the culinary traditions of each region in Lebanon, promoting local ingredients while encouraging cooks to rediscover old recipes.

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Famed Mott 32 opens its first location in the Middle East in Dubai

Famed Mott 32 opens its first location in the Middle East in Dubai

The multi-award-winning restaurant Mott 32 has opened its first location in the Middle East. The venue, which Sunset Hospitality owns and operates, is one of the most eagerly awaited additions to Dubai’s food scene. It celebrates the culture and cuisine of contemporary Hong Kong by fusing traditional Chinese cooking with cutting-edge culinary innovation.

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Five F&B trends to keep an eye on in 2022

Five F&B trends to keep an eye on in 2022

UAE restaurant consultancy Restaurant Secrets Inc.’s founder and CEO, Gabrielle F. Mather, shares her outlook on 2022’s top F&B trends.

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Hotel F&B versus high-end stand-alone restaurants

Hotel F&B versus high-end stand-alone restaurants

Increasingly, hotels are upping their F&B game to compete with nearby fine-dining establishments. Daniel During, principal and managing director of Thomas Klein International, gives us the lowdown on how well-known properties in the UAE are reacting to this shift.

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Region’s first Vegan Food Festival comes to Expo 2020

Region’s first Vegan Food Festival comes to Expo 2020

Taking place from January 14-30, the Vegan Food Fest will bring together the greatest plant-based food the region has to offer.

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Crypto-nightlife? MetaTerrace launches in Dubai

Crypto-nightlife? MetaTerrace launches in Dubai

MetaTerrace is an establishment converging the digital and physical worlds, in line with the principle of the metaverse.

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