Behind the scenes at Umami with Chef Tarek Ibrahim
Egypt’s restaurant sector is booming, with many new names joining the scene. We sat with Master Chef Tarek Ibrahim to learn more about Umami, his first restaurant venture in Egypt.
Paying tribute to French chef Jacques Charette
Beloved chef Jacques Charette, an iconic figure of French gastronomy, has sadly passed away, leaving behind a legacy of culinary excellence.
The Cask & Barrel opens a new branch in Lebanon
The Cask & Barrel’s newest branch in Beirut’s Sassine Square lies at the intersection of passion, education and selection: a truly multisensory experience where guests are invited to indulge in experimental and unusual gastronomy, deep knowledge and fashionable entertainment.
How Portugal’s restaurant scene is fighting back
Almost two years after the start of the pandemic, Portugal has managed to retain its status as an attractive culinary destination. Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, deep dives into the country’s restaurant scene and explains how it has successfully weathered the storm.
The renaissance of Arabic food with Top Chef Tala Bashmi
Born in Bahrain, Tala Bashmi is making a name for herself as one of the most promising stars of the culinary world. The MBC Top Chef finalist and winner of MENA’s Best Female Chef award 2022 is on a quest to not only modernize Arabic cuisine but also create a culinary journey like no other in her restaurant, Fusions by Tala.
Pro skatepark coming to Shurooq’s Al Hira Beach in Sharjah
Scheduled for completion in Q1 2022, the new attraction comes as part of a partnership between Shurooq and Dakota Schuetz.
Vivienda Hotels Group’s newly opened Cyan restaurant
F&B operations manager Elie El Khoury gives us a behind-the-scenes look at Vivienda Hotels Group’s newly opened Cyan restaurant in KSA.
Dubai Holding appoints Fernando Eiroa as CEO of Dubai Holding Entertainment
Fernando Eiroa brings nearly 20 years of experience in the experiential entertainment industry, having worked in the US, and Europe.
The role of wi-fi in direct marketing
Hospitality establishments are constantly looking for ways to market their products and services to guests. Duncan Fraser-Smith, founder of The Cutting Edge Agency, takes a closer look at the role of WiFi in direct marketing.