Pastry vibes with chef Brice Konan-Ferrand
Brice Konan-Ferrand, pastry chef of Valrhona, has chocolate running through his veins. We spent five minutes in the kitchen getting to know him.
First Scottish-Lebanese whisky awarded at the World Whiskies Awards
Born in Scotland and raised in Lebanon, Glenbey received the Bronze Award in the category of “non-age Scotch whisky.”
Seera Group creates the region’s largest travel business
Almosafer will serve as the single umbrella travel brand under Seera Group managing consumer travel, corporate, and government services.
Robert Parker magazine rates Chateau Ksara as “outstanding”
A blend of Arinarnoa and Marselan, Chateau Ksara’s Le Souverain was created to celebrate the winery’s 150th Anniversary in 2007.
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.
ARCO completed the acquisition of Tamkeen Company
This marks the third brand to join ARCO’s portfolio, which already includes food brand Pep&co and the newly launched Assemble.
Dubai hosts first event to promote sustainability in cocoa production
The event witnessed the unveiling of a chocolate sculpture of the Museum of the Future made by Chef Stephan Leroux.
GrubTech raises USD 13M in Series A to accelerate its international growth
GrubTech’s all-encompassing software powers various key functions, including back of house, in-kitchen operations, and broad online presence.
Valrhona’s exquisite afternoon tea party for Cercle V members in Doha
Valrhona has been a partner of artisans of taste since 1922 and is a pioneer and reference in the world of chocolate. Its mission, “Together, good becomes better,” expresses the strength of its commitment. With its partners, chefs and cacao producers, Valrhona imagines the best in chocolate to create a fair and sustainable cacao industry and inspire gastronomy that is good, beautiful and just. Building direct relationships over the long term with producers, seeking the next chocolate innovations and sharing expertise are things that drive Valrhona on a daily basis. On the chefs’ side, Valrhona supports artisans by constantly pushing the boundaries of creativity. The company helps them in their quest for singularity.
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.