Lebanon’s Culinary Ambassador
Globe-trotting chef, television personality and culinary consultant Joe Barza is credited with introducing Lebanese cuisine to diners around the world. We managed to sit him down for a few minutes and ask him to share his thoughts on the past and plans for the future.
Farewell Chef Gary Rhodes
Rhodes worked in a number of restaurants in London throughout the 1990s before making his big break on screen at the age of 27.
Where bartender meets chef
Alcohol and food have always reflected societal advancements. Today, the role played by both industry representatives are overlapping, thereby altering what previously were defined occupations. HN investigates
Exclusive: Meet Chef Stéphane Jego
In an exclusive interview with Chef Stéphane Jego from L’Ami Jean, Hodema consulting services sits down with the chef at Liza Beirut for a one on one Franco-Libanaise culinary exploration.
Three celebrity chefs join Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
The news follows the recent milestone recruitment of Michael Ellis as Chief Culinary Officer, the former Managing Director of the Michelin Guide.
Meet Top Chef Ali Ghzawi
Jordanian chef Ali Ghzawi was recently crowned MBC Arabia’s Top Chef 2019 in what proved to be a nailbiting series finale. The youngest of the 17 contestants, Ghzawi gained the coveted title, following a grueling series of competitions. In an exclusive interview, the rising star talked HN through the ups and downs of taking part in the contest
Pastry Chef Pierre Abi Haila’s finds the origin of Valrhona’s Tulakalum chocolate
In its quest to further add value to its existing proposition, premium French chocolate maker Valrhona chose 10 chefs who have been working and promoting the brand, to an all-inclusive tour to one of its plantations in Belize
5 questions to Christophe Bacquié, 3-Michelin star chef
Restaurant Christophe Bacquié was one of two restaurants to receive its third star for the first time in the Michelin Guide France. He spoke to HN about what his coveted stars mean to him and his experience in the Middle East
