A “Gourmandise Raisonnée” with ART-chitects of taste Frédéric Bau and Pierre Hermé
Always taking things up a notch, Valrhona invited two titans of the culinary scene, Pierre Hermé and Frédéric Bau, to a week of fine pastry, innovation and expertise in Dubai. In the presence of international Cercle V chefs from Morocco, Tunisia, Qatar, Oman, KSA, Bahrain, Kuwait and the UAE, Frédéric Bau and Pierre Hermé showcased a new way to thinking pastry around Bau’s latest book, titled “Reasoned Gourmandise,” which explores the fundamentals of a healthy and harmonious pastry that respects the flavors and textures of the great classics. In a joint interview, Frédéric Bau and Pierre Hermé tell us about their exciting collaboration and Valrhona’s role in it all.
O’17, Lebanon’s newest gin
O’17 may sound like a strange name, but it makes sense when you consider that October 17 2019 marked the start of the Lebanese revolution, a day that captured the power of passion, self-expression and freedom. According to its makers, it is a brand for liberal, courageous souls.
The Macallan launches The Reach Single Malt Whisky
The Reach was laid to rest in 1940 before The Macallan was compelled to close its doors for the first time in its history.
Italian coffee house Musetti debuts in the GCC with 25Hours Hotel One Central in Dubai
Caffé Musetti’s blend debuted in 25hours Hotel One Central, with a 75 percent Arabica, 25 percent Robusta blend.
Wine experts talking about the latest trends
As the wine industry continuously evolves, we asked three experts to tell us about the latest trends, what consumers are looking, how international wine competitions are judged and how restaurateurs should select bottles.
Bidfood UAE partners with St. Pierre to supply burger buns and brioche loaves
Bidfood UAE will launch St. Pierre seeded brioche burger buns and St. Pierre sliced brioche loaf from March 2022.
Talking restaurant hygiene
Hygiene matters more than ever in the restaurant industry, as Naim Maadad, chief executive and founder of Gates Hospitality, explains.
F&B investment outlook & key trends
The food and beverage sector has benefited from increased levels of investment over the past decade. Maya Bekhazi Noun, founder and managing director of The Food Studio, looks ahead and shares details of the investor trends shaping the F&B industry.