Two new senior appointments join Bistro des Arts
With over 12 years industry experience, Allard brings strong commercial acumen, passion for service excellence and a sound financial focus.
Bonavida’s Bar Manager, Nerses Makhdoumian, Wins the Beirut City of Life Bartending Competition
Nicknamed the “Nero” of Bonavida, Nerses Makhdoumian recently won the Beirut City Of Life Bartending Competition by Taste & Flavors magazine, which took place on December 20 at Train Station, Beirut. We sat down with the champion to discuss this achievement and his aspirations.
5 Minutes with Philippe Francois
Philippe Francois, president of AMFORHT, talks about how the NGO went from being an initiative of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to being granted special consultative status by the United Nations in 2017.
Three Generations Of Coffee Makers And Still Going Strong
Christian Salloum, managing director at BrandPortunity F&B Consulting, talks about the legendary Café Younes brand.
The Lowdown on Malak al Tawouk with CEO Joseph Sami Saade
Since opening in 1996, Malak al Tawouk has gone from strength to strength. Now, the Lebanese fast-food chain has entered the European market. Joseph Sami Saade, the firm’s CEO, tells us more.
Five Minutes with Rami Sayess of Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay
A veteran hotelier with an impeccable track record in the hospitality industry and over 15 years’ experience with the Four Seasons brand, Rami Sayess begins his new chapter in Bahrain with regional responsibilities overseeing several Four Seasons hotels and resorts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Interview with chef Tara Khattar about traditional Lebanese cuisine
Tara Khattar is no stranger to the kitchens of New York City. The Lebanese-born chef has spent years perfecting her trade in the Big Apple, where she has just launched her first cookbook, “Liban,” as a tribute to her homeland and its cuisine.
General Manager Marcel Thoma joins Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech
With more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Thoma began his career in Zürich at the luxury boutique Widder Hotel followed by time with The Ritz-Carlton in Mexico and Spain.
Five Minutes With Saudi Arabia’s First Female Gm
Maram Kokandi, GM of Park Inn by Radisson Jeddah Madinah Road, has proven that the sky’s the limit if you work hard enough. Here, she explains how she was able conquer Saudi Arabia’s male-dominated hospitality industry to become the country’s first female general manager.
Manousheh NYC: the Coolest Bakery on the Block
After moving to the US to study, Ziyad Hermez decided to learn how to make traditional Lebanese flatbread and open a bakery in one of New York’s hottest neighborhoods. Today, Manousheh NYC is a firm favorite among expats and locals alike.
