A feast for the eyes and taste buds

A feast for the eyes and taste buds

Eager to learn new cooking techniques and share the rich flavors and spices of home, Chef Joe Barza recently journeyed from his native Lebanon to Ohio, USA, to spend a week at the Certified Angus Beef Culinary Center.

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Jumeirah al Naseem’s afternoon tea initiative with Valrhona

Jumeirah al Naseem’s afternoon tea initiative with Valrhona

Jumeirah al Naseem has developed its first afternoon tea to support the rehabilitation of turtles. Turtle Tea by Idriss B is an art and environment-focused collaboration between Jumeirah Al Naseem and artist Idriss B. It highlights the importance of sustainability with the Jumeirah Al Naseem Turtle Rehabilitation Sanctuary, which nurses turtles back to health before they are released back into the wild.

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The rise of food aggregators

The rise of food aggregators

Demand for food delivery spiked during the pandemic and the sector is slowing no signs of slowing down. Naim Maadad, CEO of Gates Hospitality, outlines the food delivery models defining the industry and how things are likely to play out in 2022.

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Ramadan culinary trends with chef Paul Hayward, brought to you by Elle & Vire

Ramadan culinary trends with chef Paul Hayward, brought to you by Elle & Vire

 Executive pastry chef Paul Hayward, consultant and owner of Ph by Design, reveals the culinary trends of the season and his favorite Elle & Vire products.

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Franchising with Luminescenza, a reliable partner, helping foodservice clients achieve optimal efficiency

Franchising with Luminescenza, a reliable partner, helping foodservice clients achieve optimal efficiency

Luminescenza has over 10 years of experience in helping foodservice clients achieve optimal efficiency. Georges Haddad, the firm’s owner, explains how he and his team are supporting businesses that are looking to franchise their brands.

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A Valrhona “culinary-dating” experience

A Valrhona “culinary-dating” experience

On March 22, 2022, Valrhona brought together the team of Relais Desserts and Ecole Valrhona for a three-hour intimate afternoon tea at Jumeirah Al Naseem to discuss trends, business opportunities and the importance of knowledge sharing while discovering the talents of Frédéric Cassel, Vincent Guerlais, Pascal Lac, Eric Vergne, Sébastien Bouillet and Glenn Noel.

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Cacao Barry launches WHOLEFRUIT chocolate in the Middle East

Cacao Barry launches WHOLEFRUIT chocolate in the Middle East

WHOLEFRUIT Chocolate boasts a delicious, fresh and fruity taste, with 40 percent less sugar than the most popular dark chocolates.

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A taste of Minus Eighteen with Yasmina Rizk, GM of Sweet Mania LLC

A taste of Minus Eighteen with Yasmina Rizk, GM of Sweet Mania LLC

An optician by profession, Yasmina Rizk pursued her passion for sweets by starting an ice-cream business, which she later launched in Dubai. We spoke to the general manager of Sweet Mania LLC, to hear more about her journey.

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Glenfiddich launched NFT art & cocktails in collaboration with Kristel Bechara

Glenfiddich launched NFT art & cocktails in collaboration with Kristel Bechara

Two worlds collided when award-winning NFT artist Kristel Bechara and Glenfiddich whisky came together to celebrate the exclusive Glenfiddich Gran Reserva whisky.

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