Raised in an environment of cinema lovers and among people who share a passion for food, Mario Haddad Jr. has artfully blended his expertise in the film industry with a love for gastronomy and a unique flair for both storytelling and creating unforgettable experiences. Besides managing the film distribution side of his family legacy, Empire cinemas, he is responsible for some of the most successful F&B concepts in Lebanon, namely: Le Sushi Bar; Mario e Mario; Mariolino; and Al Falamanki. Haddad Jr. has now set his sights on a new adventure with Mariolino Sahel. HN spoke to him to learn more.