Bayada Food Cluster set to open in spring 2024 in Lebanon
Level Two – Bayada, Lebanon is gearing up to welcome a new addition to its culinary portfolio in the form of a Food and Lifestyle venue, which is set to open its doors in spring 2024.
Salad on the menu with SALATA’s CEO Georges Bandar and COO Yara Abou Jaoudeh
Guiding us through the inception and evolution of SALATA, CEO Georges Bandar and COO Yara Abou Jaoudeh explain how they managed to create such a successful brand and expand beyond Lebanon.
Getting to know chef Mattia Chiai, the newly appointed chef de cuisine at Verso Abu Dhabi
Mattia Chiai is the newly appointed chef de cuisine at Verso, an exquisite Italian trattoria located within the Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi. In this exclusive interview, we find out more about his experiences at Michelin-starred restaurants and what makes him so passionate about Italian cuisine.
A voyage to Planet Terra with chef Rusvel Trujillo
Hailing from Chiapas in Mexico, chef Rusvel Trujillo brings over 17 years of F&B experience to Planet Terra’s culinary team. Here, the dynamic chef describes his journey from Mexico to Dubai.
Speaking food and success with Mohammad Orfali, head Of culinary at Orfali Bros Bistronomy
Syrian chef Mohammad Orfali has turned his passion for food into a family affair by launching Orfali Bros with his siblings Wassim and Omar. Their bistro has a loyal following in Dubai and was named the Best Restaurant in MENA in 2023. In this interview, he describes how his reimagined dishes constantly push the culinary boundaries.
Insights into success with Samer S. Hamadeh of Big Mouth Concepts
Having successfully navigated the world of F&B, Samer S. Hamadeh, founder of Big Mouth Concepts, tells us how he has remained at the top of his game.
Alfardan Hospitality expands Fauchon’s presence in Qatar
Alfardan Hospitality has partnered with Fauchon in Qatar to establish cafes, boutiques, pastry shops and retail concepts at The Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl and The St. Regis Doha.
KAYU Bistro opens in Galleria Mall Abu Dhabi
Having recently opened at Galleria Mall Abu Dhabi, KAYU Bistro has made waves in the local food scene.
The Guild opens its doors in Dubai
The Guild has opened its doors in Dubai, introducing a new chapter in the culinary landscape of the city’s financial hub.
The demise of one size fits all in F&B
Tech entrepreneur Mohamed Al Fayed, CEO and co-founder of Grubtech, believes that the F&B textbooks have been rewritten. In this article, he elaborates on the shift away from traditional F&B strategies, emphasizing the fleeting nature of food trends in today’s fast-paced world.
