A Southeast Asian symphony of flavors
With its beautifully balanced blend of sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavors, it’s no wonder that Thai cuisine is so popular among foodies worldwide. Drawing on both his professional expertise and familial roots, Bon Cheang, head chef at The Thai Kitchen at Park Hyatt Dubai, takes us on a fascinating culinary journey into a world of flavor complexities and combinations.
What’s in store: coffee with a designer touch
With so many of today’s shoppers displaying an insatiable appetite for luxury brands, perhaps it was only a matter of time before more high-end labels began offering coffee and culinary delicacies in their stores or at standalone cafes. Nagi Morkos, founder and managing partner at Hodema Consulting Services, takes us on a luxury coffee shop global tour.
Ahmed Alajmi, chairman and founder of THG, discusses success in KSA
Ahmed Alajmi’s entrepreneurial spirit and global travels sparked a vision for high-end dining in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Here, he talks about founding Takara Hospitality Group and prioritizing consistency.
Plant-based foods for a sustainable future
Steff Hazel, CEO and founder of nu.choices, specializes in transforming lives through holistic approaches to achieve permanent, happy and healthy lifestyles. With a decade of experience in nutrition, she has been dedicated to promoting veganism and healthy living, turning her passion into a thriving business. Here, she gives us her expert opinion on the importance of plant-based food.
5 coffee-tech talking points
Once a simple, humble beverage, our everyday coffee has evolved into a global phenomenon, ranking today as the third-most-consumed beverage worldwide. Cleia Junqueira, coffee consultant at The Coffee Connoisseur Collective, highlights a handful of key innovations that are steering the industry into the future.
Cross-culinary exchange: gastronomy goes global
From firm favorites to fantastic fusion dishes, the ‘something old, something new’ mantra is taking kitchens by storm, as chefs switch up traditional recipes and play with flavors from across the globe. Chirine Salha, board member of the Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafes, Night-clubs & Pastries in Lebanon, unpacks the culinary trends that are traveling through time and across borders.
Dubai set to host fourth edition of World of Coffee in February 2025
Dubai will host the highly anticipated fourth edition of the World of Coffee exhibition in February 2025.
A team effort with Liborio Colonna, chef of Rosewood Abu Dhabi
According to Liborio Colonna, executive chef of Rosewood Abu Dhabi, inspiring leadership is what makes a great chef. Here, he tells us more about his experiences and what’s on the menu at the prestigious property.
At the table with Sanjay Nandi, CEO of award-winning ADMO Lifestyle Holding
As the newly appointed CEO of ADMO Lifestyle Holding, Sanjay Nandi unveils what it takes to develop a winning restaurant portfolio.
The Syndicate of Restaurants, Cafes, Night Clubs and Pastries in Lebanon gather together to kick-start the summer season
The Restaurant Owners Association gathered together tourism stakeholders on May 15 to celebrate “Together, Strengthening Our Union and Renewing Resilience.”
