Tony Ramy’s Mission to Save Lebanon’s Restaurant Sector
Tony Ramy, president of the Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafés, Night-Clubs and Pastries in Lebanon, carries the weight of the restaurant industry on his shoulders as he tries to entangle the web of problems that it finds itself caught in. In this exclusive interview, Ramy discusses the unprecedented challenges and the possibility of recovery.
Al Beiruti restau-café opened its doors in Dubai
Its Show Kitchen – a main feature never before seen in the vast realm of Lebanese cuisine – offers guests an immersive and visually-satisfying experience.
American Duck Donuts debuts in Dubai
Customers can create their own donut combination by choosing from a variety of coatings, toppings and drizzles, including traditional favorites.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
