In the kitchen with Hamdan Al Shaieb
Celebrating the sweetest flavors of the Middle East is what Hamdan Al Shaieb, executive pastry chef of Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, Jordan, loves to do. Here, he discusses the latest trends in his field and shows us how to make his specialty cheesecake.
In the kitchen with Hamzeh Abu El-Foul
Driven by a deep sense of attachment to his field, Hamzeh Abu El-Foul, executive chef of Fairmont Amman Hotel, Jordan, chats with Hospitality News ME while he prepares his signature tuna carpaccio.
In the kitchen with Mohamad Kaaki
Polly restaurant’s executive chef, Mohamad Kaaki, gives us the lowdown on culinary trends and shows us how to make his delicious strawberry banana cream pie.
In the kitchen with Bilal El Helou
We caught up with Work Lounge Beirut’s executive chef Bilal El Helou in the Lebanese capital to see what’s cooking in his kitchen.
In the kitchen with Mohamed Nabeel Al Khatib
We take a look at what’s on the menu with pastry chef Mohamed Nabeel Al Khatib from Batteel Bakery, Qatar.
In the kitchen with Susantha Bon Weeraman Disanayaka
The Middle East is bursting at the seams with talented chefs who are making their culinary mark. We sat with chef Susantha Bon Weeraman Disanayaka from Batteel Bakery, Qatar, to talk about healthy eating and much more.
In the kitchen with Sohail Shamsuddin
There’s always room for dessert with Sohail Shamsuddin, commis pastry chef at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina.
Beyond the beach with JM Architects
With the Middle East boasting thousands of miles of coastline, Jeffrey Meawad, founder of JM Architects, identifies some of the main factors to consider in beachfront restaurant design.
Hospitality powerhouse Amine Moukarzel
“Success is a continuous journey and not a specific destination” is how Amine Moukarzel, president and partner of Louvre Hotels Group and Golden Tulip Hotels MENA, views the world. We spoke with the veteran hotelier to hear his thoughts on the industry’s evolution and his group’s upcoming projects.
Let’s talk art: Lebanon’s guesthouses and boutique hotels
Considered the art hub of the Middle East, Beirut — a city that has witnessed immense challenges over the past few years — has been upping its game in the boutique hotel world to offer guests something a little different. Yara Moukarzel, director of operations of L’Hôte Libanais, takes a closer look at how hotels in the capital and around Lebanon are using this powerful medium to their advantage.