The love of chocolate at Hoda et Chocolat
It is a family affair for Mona Salameh and her mother, for it is their love of chocolate that encouraged them to open their own boutique-atelier, Hoda et Chocolat. We discovered how it all started.
A buzzing gastronomic affair with Khalil Dahmash
Khalil Dahmash, managing partner and co-founder of VKD Hospitality, talks to us about his novel F&B concept, Honeycomb Hi-Fi, and his future plans.
Sneak peek into the revamped Ritage Garden with chef Maroun Chedid
An urban sanctuary, Ritage Garden is an all-day dining concept located in the heart of Beirut. We caught up with chef Maroun Chedid, Ritage’s owner, to learn more about his popular oasis and some of its special features.
The taste of ENVI with co-founder Chris Nader
ENVI Lodges’ co-founder Chris Nader is an avid traveler and hospitality expert. Here, he reflects on the past and shares the future goals of the first luxury ecolodge brand to hail from the Middle East.
Mind the Tech Gap by BCG X reveals companies’ tech challenges
According to research published by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), 94 percent of companies have grand ambitions to deliver substantial and rapid results from the digital transformation while companies plan to increase investment in digital solutions despite global economic headwinds. Interestingly, the majority of these digital transformations fail to achieve their objectives.
Soulful food and a squeeze of “Dirty Lemon” with Ruba Khoury
Palestinian native turned Paris-trained chef Ruba Khoury combines her refined technical skills with the rustic essence of her ancestral palate to create an elevated form of Middle Eastern soul food that she serves at Dirty Lemon Bar. Here, she tells us how she blends her unique style with her Palestinian heritage in ever dish.
A tour of the first vocational school in Lebanon with Mohamad Hachwi, CEO of BanoPuratos Group
Forging new career paths for underprivileged youngsters, Mohamad Hachwi, CEO of BanoPuratos Group, tells us how he partnered with Puratos Bakery School Foundation to open Issam Hachwi Bakery School.
Ned hotel and members’ club opens The Ned Doha, its first location in the Middle East
Founded in London in 2017, The Ned is a hotel and members’ club. It expanded in 2022 with The Ned NoMad in New York and recently welcomed The Ned Doha, marking the club’s third branch and its first location in the Middle East.
La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs celebrates its 40th anniversary in Kuwait and awards Mohamed Najia “Bailliage du Kuwait”
The international gastronomic society La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs marked its 40th anniversary in Kuwait by bringing together enthusiasts who share the same values of quality, fine dining, and passion for the culinary arts. Hoteliers, restaurateurs, executive chefs and sommeliers were present to honor the association’s milestone.
Aldar and Nobu Hospitality to open a luxury hotel in UAE
Aldar Properties PJSC has partnered with Nobu Hospitality to launch a new luxury hotel, branded residences and a fine-dining experience to anchor Mamsha Al Saadiyat as a desirable destination.
