Eye on Armenia

Eye on Armenia

Brimming with flavors, textures and colors, Armenian cuisine reflects the many historical, geographical and cultural factors that combine to give it a unique identity. Aline Kamakian, founder and CEO of Fig Holding, shines a spotlight on the indigenous ingredients, traditional cooking methods and age-old customs that help to ensure countless national dishes remain as popular today as ever, at home and abroad.

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Jadwa Investment KSA acquires Black Spoon Group

Jadwa Investment KSA acquires Black Spoon Group

Based in Riyadh, Jadwa Investment KSA has successfully secured full ownership of Black Spoon via its food and beverage opportunities fund.

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Lebanese restaurant Amar debuts in Jeddah

Lebanese restaurant Amar debuts in Jeddah

Lebanese restaurant Amar has opened its first branch in Saudi Arabia. Situated in the heart of Jeddah, on Tahlia Street within Jeddah Walk, Amar showcases a captivating blend of contemporary design. Furthermore, its elegant ambience compliments its rich offering.

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5 minutes with Kyung Soo Moon, culinary director of SUSHISAMBA Dubai

5 minutes with Kyung Soo Moon, culinary director of SUSHISAMBA Dubai

Award-winning chef Kyung Soo Moon has over 22 years of restaurant experience at some of the most prestigious restaurants in Asia, UAE and Australia. In this interview, we discover how he earned such a distinguished reputation in the gastronomy world and what he has planned for SUSHISAMBA Dubai, where he has been appointed the new culinary director.

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Italian flair in Dubai with Giuseppe Pezzella, group executive chef of Chic Nonna

Italian flair in Dubai with Giuseppe Pezzella, group executive chef of Chic Nonna

Giuseppe Pezzella is a culinary innovator. Here, the talented chef discusses his plans to bring a touch of Michelin-starred experience to Chic Nonna.

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Limitless innovation with Brunello Restaurant’s chef de cuisine Andrea Kosarew

Limitless innovation with Brunello Restaurant’s chef de cuisine Andrea Kosarew

Italian-Canadian chef Andrea Kosarew discovered his passion for food at the age of two. Here, he shares how he turns limitations into innovations at Brunello Restaurant at Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah.

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Standing out in Abu Dhabi with Toni Bazi

Standing out in Abu Dhabi with Toni Bazi

Toni Bazi, Abu Dhabi Area GM at Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group – Hunter&Barrel / r&b GrillHouse, tells us how he is placing Hunter & Barrel on the region’s culinary map.

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A look at the state of the hospitality industry with Rabih Fakhreddine

A look at the state of the hospitality industry with Rabih Fakhreddine

Rabih Fakhreddine, founder and CEO of 7 Management, has always had a passion for the food and entertainment industry. As a trailblazing restaurateur, he evaluates the state of the industry and shares a few trade secrets.

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Beyond ‘Alya’ with Rabih Daher, CEO of Global Catering Services

Beyond ‘Alya’ with Rabih Daher, CEO of Global Catering Services

Rabih Daher, CEO of Global Catering Services, recently inaugurated Alya Restaurant, an upscale venue situated in Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi. Here, he shares details about the company behind it.

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Blending culinary traditions with Marwan Sardouk, corporate chef and culinary director of Amai gourmet restaurants

Blending culinary traditions with Marwan Sardouk, corporate chef and culinary director of Amai gourmet restaurants

Marwan Sardouk, the corporate chef and culinary director of Amai gourmet restaurants, is a master at blending French, Lebanese and Japanese influences.

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