Hybrid shop-and-eat experiences: More popular in the MENA

Hybrid shop-and-eat experiences: More popular in the MENA

Different supermarkets in the region are exploring new dining concepts that blend shopping and eating. Some are offering snacks and pastry counters, while others are experimenting with full-fledged dining out spaces, some with even gourmet menus. HN reviews the trend in the MENA.

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Investment Update: Hotels, Restaurants and New Hotel Projects

Investment Update: Hotels, Restaurants and New Hotel Projects

It’s been a tough time for investors. Abdul Kader Saadi, managing director and owner of Glee Hospitality Solutions, talks about the challenges facing new projects and those signed pre COVID-19.

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Home dining: the new post-pandemic norm?

Home dining: the new post-pandemic norm?

With COVID-19 lockdown restrictions forcing many restaurants and food delivery businesses to close, dining in has become the new dining out. Simone Remba, consultant at Thomas Klein International, examines whether the home dining trend is here to stay.

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Majid Al Futtaim inaugurates its first culinary destination in the UAE

Majid Al Futtaim inaugurates its first culinary destination in the UAE

Food Central is part of the mall’s AED 377 million redevelopment project to further enhance the visitors’ shopping experiences.

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The rise of ghost kitchens: Great things cook in the dark

The rise of ghost kitchens: Great things cook in the dark

KaaS can be considered as a franchise solution not just for international restaurants. It democratizes on-demand food delivery space for restaurant owners.

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The Lebanese Tourism Sector in Turmoil

The Lebanese Tourism Sector in Turmoil

The Lebanese Federation for Tourism organized a gathering on Tuesday 25 August at noon, in Mar Mkhayel, in solidarity with all those who were affected by Beirut’s port explosion.

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4 restaurant trends to keep an eye on after COVID-19

4 restaurant trends to keep an eye on after COVID-19

As the F&B industry adapts to the new normal after COVID-19, with the entire new set of measures required, EHL highlights four new trends to keep an eye on.

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How important is menu engineering for fine dining outlets after COVID-19

How important is menu engineering for fine dining outlets after COVID-19

To find how important it is for fine dining outlets especially post COVID-19, HN spoke with Naim Maadad, CEO and founder of Gates Hospitality.

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5 minutes with executive chef Mohammad Atieh, Jordan’s rising star    

5 minutes with executive chef Mohammad Atieh, Jordan’s rising star    

Mohammad Atieh gained experience at some of the top five-star luxury hotels in the GCC before returning home to become one of the youngest executive chefs in Jordan. In this exclusive interview, we spoke with the executive chef finds out more about his career and his current role at Marriott W Hotel Jordan.

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Brigadeiro with passion fruit and Hazelnut Gingerbread Recipes

Brigadeiro with passion fruit and Hazelnut Gingerbread Recipes

Double your delight with these two deliciously indulgent recipes from Callebaut’s exclusive collection.

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