Pastry chef Philippe Bertrand collaborates with Maroun Chedid Cooking Academy in Beirut

Pastry chef Philippe Bertrand collaborates with Maroun Chedid Cooking Academy in Beirut

This partnership provides rising entrepreneurs and professional with experience to learn how to create modern French entremets and petit gâteaux.

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Reasons to hire F&B management companies

Reasons to hire F&B management companies

The every-evolving state of the restaurant industry has made restaurant management all the more challenging but relevant, as Ralph Nader, CEO of Amber Consulting, points out.

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Ennismore appoints chef Sara Aqel as executive chef of Fi’lia globally

Ennismore appoints chef Sara Aqel as executive chef of Fi’lia globally

Chef Aqel will oversee sister Fi’lia in Miami’s SLS Brickell and South Beach and SLS Baha Mar in the Bahamas, and upcoming Paris outlet.

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Designing the perfect bar lounge with Rabih Geha Architects

Designing the perfect bar lounge with Rabih Geha Architects

With so many design elements to consider, especially in a post-Covid-19 era, Rabih Geha, founder of Rabih Geha Architects, discusses the intricacies of creating the perfect commercial lounge bar.

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Two new leaders join CBRE’s Middle East hotels and tourism team

Two new leaders join CBRE’s Middle East hotels and tourism team

Ali Manzoor has joined CBRE as head of hotels and tourism – Middle East and Ben Parkins as associate director.

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Hussain Dagher joins Al Raha Beach Hotel as executive chef

Hussain Dagher joins Al Raha Beach Hotel as executive chef

Prior to joining Al Raha Beach Hotel, Chef Hussain Dagher worked in Lebanon, England, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey and Qatar.

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An enchanting culinary treat with Chef Daniel Boulud

An enchanting culinary treat with Chef Daniel Boulud

Chef Boulud said: “It’s always good to be back and reconnect with the guests and the team. The city is very close to my heart.”

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SCAFA – a vocational institute leaving its mark on the Middle East

SCAFA – a vocational institute leaving its mark on the Middle East

SCAFA, the School of Culinary and Finishing Arts in Dubai, is the largest vocational institute in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Zaigham Abdul Haque, SCAFA’s CEO, discusses talent in the Emirates and providing education to world-class chefs.  

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Dairy and more with Dermot Farrell

Dairy and more with Dermot Farrell

Dermot Farrell, general manager of the food service and consumer foods division of Lakeland Dairies, shares news from the dairy industry and the trends shaping its future. 

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