Lebanese cheese? Yes, please!

Lebanese cheese? Yes, please!

Lebanon is a country known for its flavorsome food, not least its delicious dairy products. Barbara Massaad, cookbook author, food consultant and president of Slow Food Beirut, shares her insight on Lebanese cheeses.

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Say cheese

Say cheese

If one thing’s certain in 2021, it’s that our enduring love affair with cheese will keep maturing. We spoke to two renowned cheesemongers and a cheese specialist to get a taste of the upcoming trends for this much-loved snack and essential ingredient

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Five minutes in kitchen utopia with Mohamad Ballout

Five minutes in kitchen utopia with Mohamad Ballout

Mohamad Ballout, CEO and founder of Kitopi — a renowned cloud kitchen platform — prides himself on being in the business of “satisfying the world’s appetite.” Here, he speaks about allowing brands to scale up across borders.

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A culinary journey with three-star Michelin chef Heinz Beck

A culinary journey with three-star Michelin chef Heinz Beck

With three Michelin stars under his belt, Heinz Beck — founder of The Order of the Knights of Italian Cuisine — is a prolific culinary artist. Always selecting the right ingredients and using scientific processes to create extraordinary dishes, we spoke to him about his career and the latest trends in gastronomy.

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Sandwich w Noss will open in the UAE with BlackSpoon

Sandwich w Noss will open in the UAE with BlackSpoon

The development plan will have the first Sandwich w Noss flagship store to open in Dubai during the third quarter of 2021.

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What is the risk level of COVID-19 in the Middle East’s foodservice industry?

What is the risk level of COVID-19 in the Middle East’s foodservice industry?

In the Middle East, foodservice companies traded on stock exchanges seem to be less exposed by comparison, but short-term liquidity is the biggest risk factor.

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Heavy kitchen equipment in the spotlight

Heavy kitchen equipment in the spotlight

We explore the knock-on effect of Covid-19 on demand for heavy kitchen equipment by talking to eight industry professionals. Here’s what they had to say.

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10 preventive measures against covid-19 for restaurants & bars

10 preventive measures against covid-19 for restaurants & bars

Countless restaurants and bars around the world have resumed operations in the midst of new waves of Covid-19. Gebran Bekhazi, managing director of Food Studio, highlights 10 ways in which operators can create safer environments for their employees and customers.

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Five minutes with Joe Barza

Five minutes with Joe Barza

Renowned chef, television personality and culinary consultant Joe Barza is credited with introducing Lebanese cuisine to diners around the world. We spoke to him about his recent award and his upcoming projects.

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Two new senior talents join Gates Hospitality

Two new senior talents join Gates Hospitality

Cowling will be responsible for all Gates Hospitality sites including guest experience, staff, budgets and P&Ls, marketing and business development.

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