Eclectic Japanese food with prodigy chef Reif Othman
Award-winning chef Reif Othman, owner of the Reif Japanese Kushiyaki restaurant brand, is known for his witty, trendsetting culinary style. Here, he tells us about his latest collaboration with Baky Hospitality and his future projects.
13 chefs’ favorite heavy-duty kitchen
We asked 13 chefs to name their favorite heavy-duty kitchen item and new equipment they are using. Take a look at what they said.
Paying tribute to Nouhad Dammous, the godfather of the hospitality industry
Our beloved editor-in-chief, Nouhad Dammous, has sadly passed away, leaving behind a legacy of hospitality excellence.
How Valrhona’s La Consigne scheme is making a positive impact on the environment
Juliana Lepan, Valrhona’s international marketing director, tackled the company’s environmentally friendly approach and its La Consigne program during Gulfood 2022 held in Dubai, UAE.
Dairy Diaries with four chefs from the region
We asked four chefs to share their dairy secrets and tell us which products they cannot bear to substitute.
Sam Ioannidis at the helm of the biggest Four Seasons hotel in the region
A seasoned hospitality veteran, Sam Ioannidis has been with Four Seasons for three decades. Since his appointment as general manager of Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh, he has overseen the resort’s transformation into the largest Four Seasons in the region and one of the biggest worldwide.
A talk with influential hotelier Thomas Peruzzo of Armani Hotel Dubai
With an impeccable 20-year track record at luxury beach resorts, golf resorts and ultra-luxury boutique hotels across Europe and the Middle East, Thomas Peruzzo, general manager of Armani Hotel Dubai, is a seasoned hotelier and inspirational leader. In this interview, we uncover the secret behind his success and what makes the Armani Hotel Dubai such a sought-after place to stay.
3Fils, an award-winning contemporary Asian restaurant
3Fils, a harbor-side community-style restaurant serving premium Asian dishes with a Japanese twist, has been piling up awards for quite some time, topping the list at the inaugural MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards (2022), Forbes Top 10 Coolest Places To Eat (2019) and TimeOut Dubai’s Best Asian Restaurant for three consecutive years (2018-2020). Ahmed Saleh, CEO of The Lab Holding, which operates 3Fils, explains how this homegrown concept has been able to go head-to-head with multinational restaurants.
Catering for 2022 with seven leading caterers
The catering sector has witnessed huge changes over the last few years, with consumers demanding healthier and more sustainable options. We discussed the latest trends and more with seven of the leading catering companies in the Middle East.
The definition of luxury in the midst of a major transition
The definition of luxury in hospitality is in the midst of a major transition. Industry professional Chirine Salha examines what the term means for the modern-day traveler and how hotels are responding.