What a chef wants by chef Zyad Hilal
Guests at Mais Alghanim do not mind waiting in line, sometimes up to 40 minutes, for one of the 800 seats in the two-story restaurant. The lure is more than a meal; it is an experience defined by quality, from the Certified Angus Beef ® steaks to the atmosphere and service.
David Bonet appointed executive pastry chef at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
David Bonet joins the Abu Dhabi property after gaining insights and inspiration from an array of markets around the world.
Marriott Hotel Al Forsan appoints new director of sales and marketing
Ammar Helal began his career with Marriott International in 2013 as part of the sales team at Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel.
New GM joins Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort, Beirut
Iseli joins Kempinski Summerland from Kempinski Hotel Yinchuan in China, the first international European-style luxury hotel in the city.
Jörg Zipprick the disruptor topping the List
Jörg Zipprick, co-founder and editor-in-chief of the international restaurant review aggregator LaListe.com, has worked as a journalist and author since 1991. Having won numerous awards for his work, Zipprick is a staunch supporter of authentic cuisine. Here, he tells us more about his journey and what it takes to make it on the list of the world’s best restaurants.
Where hospitality is heading
While 2021 has been a turbulent year for tourism, the signs are promising for 2022. We asked 11 experts from the world of hospitality to share their industry forecasts and the trends we should be keeping an eye on.
L’Académie Libanaise de la Gastronomie awards Mickael Gantner, executive chef of Central Beirut
Members of l’Académie Libanaise de la Gastronomie met at Centrale restaurant in November to award French chef Mickael Gantner with an honorary diploma from L’Académie Internationale de la Gastronomie.
Aleph Hospitality appoints Daniel Ebo as vice president of sales
Based in the Dubai headquarters of Aleph Hospitality, Ebo will be responsible for building and leading high-performance sales teams globally.
SLS Dubai appoints Cláudio Cardoso as culinary director
Chef Cardoso will bring a wealth of global experience from some of the world’s best fine-dining establishments.
Small but mighty: kitchen equipment
A working kitchen cannot function well without small accessories, as we discover with three experts in the world of food who share their tips and favorite brands.