The intricacies of healthy eating
The business of eating healthy has not only changed consumer eating habits, it’s produced regional sales growth that can no longer be ignored. Nada Alameddine, partner at Hodema consulting services, gives us a rundown of the basics and some surprising new trends
Le Petit Gris’ elevated experience
This rooftop affords us room to better enjoy what we love. The space is purposefully designed in a way that means it avoids adhering to a specific concept, making it all the more exciting.
Beyond Royal: HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud
Through his investments, Prince Khaled is involved in big names making waves in the hospitality industry, like Beyond Meat and Geltor that promises to make animal-free gelatin, and he sits on the Board of JUST, makers of the bestselling plant-based JUST Egg.
Michelin-star restaurant coming to Louvre Abu Dhabi
The restaurant’s menu will be created in collaboration with renowned French chef Pierre Gagnaire, head chef and owner of a restaurant under his own name, and will include a number of Fouquet’s signature dishes.
McDonald’s unrecyclable recycling initiative
An unexpected news story appeared today in the UK’s Mirror surprising everyone, especially owners and operators of F&B outlets. McDonald’s, the world’s largest restaurant chain by revenue, serving over 69 million customers daily in over 100 countries across 37,855 outlets as of 2018 announced that its decision to replace plastic straws with paper ones has...
Dubai announces ‘dry day’
No alcohol will also be displayed in bars and restaurants and some outlets will be closed that offer live entertainment.
Zomato introduces progressive parental leave policy
Through the new policy, all of Zomato’s employees spread throughout 24 countries are now eligible for universal paid parental leave, with a minimum of 26 weeks given to both men and women – a number that is equally applicable to non-birthing parents, including cases of surrogacy and adoption. In countries...
Shababik; a window onto KSA’s F&B industry
What is ‘Shababik’? Shababik, a restaurant managed by Richard Farhat, has been operating in Jeddah since May 2014. It serves traditional Lebanese food and welcomes up to 450 guests. It is located on the second level of a boutique mall in a prestigious area with a vast air-conditioned terrace. Over the years,...
Top Chef winner’s celebratory lunch
Under the patronage of H.E. Majd Mohammed Shweikeh, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts hosted a festive lunch prepared by Top Chef Ali Ghzawi, one of RACA’s alumni who won the third season of MBC Top Chef Middle East and North Africa. The celebratory lunch...
