Exploring new horizons with restaurateur Mario Haddad Jr.
Raised in an environment of film lovers and those passionate about food, Mario Jr. Haddad has combined his expertise in the cinema industry with culinary art and storytelling. Besides managing the film distribution activities of Empire, he also oversees successful F&B concepts, namely Sushi Bar, Mario e Mario, Mariolino and Al Falamanki in Lebanon, as well as successful projects overseas. Here, he tells us about his latest endeavors and the key to success.
What’s in store: coffee with a designer touch
With so many of today’s shoppers displaying an insatiable appetite for luxury brands, perhaps it was only a matter of time before more high-end labels began offering coffee and culinary delicacies in their stores or at standalone cafes. Nagi Morkos, founder and managing partner at Hodema Consulting Services, takes us on a luxury coffee shop global tour.
