A brief encounter with serial entrepreneur Haider Madani
Haider Madani, owner of CASSETTE and NETTE Dubai, has an insatiable appetite for great food, music and art. Here, he describes his journey and future plans.
Exploring new culinary frontiers with chef Joe Barza
Globe-trotting chef, television personality and culinary consultant Joe Barza is credited with putting Lebanese cuisine on the global culinary map. We had the opportunity to catch up with him between flights to learn more about his exciting projects.
A Taste of Lebanon in France with Terroirs Insolites’ founder Michel Abboud
Founder of Terroirs Insolites Michel Abboud lives by the mantra: “If you want it, work for it.” Here, he shares his passion for bringing a taste of Lebanon to France.
Behind the scenes at Octave Beirut with Anthony Khashan
Anthony Khashan started his career as a bartender in Beirut before founding Straightup group in 2018. Here, he discusses Octave, his latest venture that’s set to redefine the Lebanese nightlife scene.
Table for two with chef Youssef Akiki
Having begun his career at the tender age of 15, chef Youssef Akiki has earned himself a great reputation for his creative and purist approach to Lebanese cuisine. Here, he tells us all about his latest venture, Butler’s Table.
60 seconds with Jean Zakka CEO of Zakka Multitec
In an exclusive interview with Hospitality News ME, Jean Zakka, CEO of Zakka Multitec, talks about his firm’s activities and what’s in the pipeline.
Food stories with Mandarin Oriental Muscat’s executive chef Raymond Rjaily
In an exclusive interview, Raymond Rjaily, executive chef of the soon-to-open Mandarin Oriental, Muscat, reveals his passion for food through storytelling, local sourcing, sustainability and community engagement.
Aiming for the extraordinary with Jad Aboujaoude
Jad Aboujaoude, a passionate Lebanese F&B entrepreneur and the founder of Elements Hospitality, is known for his expertise in bringing innovative concepts to life. With ambition and dedication, he firmly believes that life is too short for ordinary pursuits. In an interview with Hospitality News ME, Aboujaoude shares the story behind his latest venture: Salmon Guru.
Craving authentic Japanese food with chef Kotaro Hayashi of Morimoto Doha
Chef Kotaro Hayashi, a retired professional football player, found his calling in the kitchen once he realized that Japanese cuisine was not showcased properly in different parts of the world. In an exclusive interview with Hospitality News ME, Hayashi explains how he has dedicated his career to being a master sushi chef and unveiled his goal of offering a wide range of incomparable authentic Japanese dishes to the heart of Qatar as he heads the kitchen of Morimoto as a master sushi chef.
Chef Tarek Alameddine forges new collaboration with Biomass Lebanon
Visionary chef Tarek Alameddine, known for his innovative culinary creations, is embarking on an exciting collaboration with Biomass.
