The recipe for restaurant success

The recipe for restaurant success

Richard Cowling, director of operations at Gates Hospitality, has spent the last 13 years opening and operating restaurants in the region. He has, on occasion, even closed some. In this article, he talks candidly about why some enterprises flourish while others don’t.

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Seazen Hospitality Group in focus

Seazen Hospitality Group in focus

Seazen Hospitality Group unwavering commitment to creativity, passion and holistic comfort is profoundly impacting Kuwait’s hospitality industry. We learn more about the group’s success and its new concepts.

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Keeping it fresh with Hisham Abou Khodor of The Guild Dubai

Keeping it fresh with Hisham Abou Khodor of The Guild Dubai

Hisham Abou Khodor, operations manager of The Guild Dubai, shares his vision, the importance of innovation and how to create memorable dining experiences.

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Food for thought: a look at Oman’s F&B industry

Food for thought: a look at Oman’s F&B industry

The world of food and beverage has grown by leaps and bounds in the Sultanate of Oman. With a host of new openings catering to tourists and locals alike, we discover what’s on the menu and how the F&B landscape is likely to develop.

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Leveraging technology for financial efficiency in restaurants

Leveraging technology for financial efficiency in restaurants

In today’s competitive market, staying ahead of the curve is crucial to using essential cutting-edge technology for restaurants to thrive Naji Haddad, VP – EMEA at Deliverect, tells us more about it.

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Michelin Guide Dubai reveals its list for 2024

Michelin Guide Dubai reveals its list for 2024

The culinary landscape of Dubai has once again been elevated with the release of The MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2024 on July 4th. This year’s edition highlights the city’s thriving gastronomic scene, showcasing restaurants that exemplify the pinnacle of culinary artistry, innovation and dedication.

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Reaching Michelin heights with Anna Maria Giudice of Sea Fu

Reaching Michelin heights with Anna Maria Giudice of Sea Fu

Exceptional dining experiences and a strong team spirit guide Anna Maria Giudice, the manager of Sea Fu. Here, she talks about her role and the restaurant’s coveted Michelin Guide recognition.

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Michelin excellence with chef Anne-Sophie Pic of La Dame De Pic Dubai

Michelin excellence with chef Anne-Sophie Pic of La Dame De Pic Dubai

Anne-Sophie Pic is one of the world’s most renowned female Michelin-starred chefs. Hailing from a long line of chefs, she famously regained three Michelin stars for her family’s restaurant in southeast France. At La Dame De Pic in Dubai, she brings modern French sensibilities and innovative flavor pairings to the forefront. Here, we find out more about what she’s serving.

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Setting the standard with Charbel Mhanna, CEO of Blackspoon

Setting the standard with Charbel Mhanna, CEO of Blackspoon

In the fast-paced world of culinary innovation, Charbel Mhanna, CEO of Blackspoon, drives forward a vision that blends gastronomic excellence with authenticity. Here, Mhanna discusses his leadership style, the future of Blackspoon and how it is setting a new benchmark in the global restaurant industry.

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Man on a mission: Mohamed Hedi Mardassi, founder and managing partner of Holdmar

Man on a mission: Mohamed Hedi Mardassi, founder and managing partner of Holdmar

Mohamed Medi Mardassi has worked hard to reach where he is today. He recently launched the fine-dining Moroccan restaurant Salama in Doha — the brand already has two  ventures in Cannes and Saint Tropez. We learn more about his journey from Marseille to the Middle East and the concepts that he’s bringing to the region’s F&B scene.

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