N Café opens at Intercontinental Phoenicia Beirut  

N Café opens at Intercontinental Phoenicia Beirut  

In celebration of Noura’s 75th anniversary, Noura unveiled N Café. It is a culmination of meticulous planning and design. Located at the Intercontinental Phoenicia Beirut hotel, N Café offers an elevated café dining experience rooted in Noura’s rich heritage.

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Shattering the glass ceiling with Nina Métayer

Shattering the glass ceiling with Nina Métayer

Nina Métayer has won numerous pastry awards over the years. Here, the renowned pastry chef, owner of Nina Métayer SAS and creative force behind ninametayer.com and delicatisserie.com shares her story on how she made an impact and shattered the glass ceiling of her industry. 

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Bring out the bread

Bring out the bread

Now’s the time to take this essential accompaniment up a notch by adding festive spices and indulgent ingredients to everyday recipes.

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Just desserts

Just desserts

Discover what’s tempting and what’s trending on the festive sweet scene, from traditional favorites to mouthwatering new interpretations.

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Sweet inspirations with Mott 32’s pastry sous chef Akhil Raj Rajan

Sweet inspirations with Mott 32’s pastry sous chef Akhil Raj Rajan

Akhil Raj Rajan is the pastry chef of Mott 32 Dubai, a venue recognized in the Michelin Guide Dubai 2023 and a Toque Award winner. Here, the talented chef tells us what sparked his interest in pastry.

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Breaking sourdough bread with Ghadi Aouad

Breaking sourdough bread with Ghadi Aouad

Ghadi Aouad, a 27-year-old Lebanese-Brazilian hotelier-turned-baker and entrepreneur, successfully launched Masa (con mi) Madre, his bread concept, a couple of years ago. Here, he talks about his journey and what he’s planning in 2023.

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Vegan milk chocolate cardamom cake

Vegan milk chocolate cardamom cake

Recreate a classic recipe to make it an inclusive yet indulgent treat for all. Callebaut’s vegan chocolate cardamom cake delivers big, bold flavors, making it a great addition to your dessert menu.

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A tour of the first vocational school in Lebanon with Mohamad Hachwi, CEO of BanoPuratos Group

A tour of the first vocational school in Lebanon with Mohamad Hachwi, CEO of BanoPuratos Group

Forging new career paths for underprivileged youngsters, Mohamad Hachwi, CEO of BanoPuratos Group, tells us how he partnered with Puratos Bakery School Foundation to open Issam Hachwi Bakery School.

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A cake affair with Nicole Mrad, founder of CupNcakes Dubai LLC and Cuisine With Nicole

A cake affair with Nicole Mrad, founder of CupNcakes Dubai LLC and Cuisine With Nicole

With passion and creativity at the heart of everything she does, Nicole Mrad, founder of CupNcakes Dubai LLC and Cuisine With Nicole, tells us how she transformed her homegrown business in Dubai to one of the most sought-after pastry shops in the city.

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A Victorian encounter with Anood Ahmad Ali Al Efaishat 

A Victorian encounter with Anood Ahmad Ali Al Efaishat 

Anood Ahmad Ali Al Efaishat, shop owner and manager of Victorian chocolate, believes that every occasion should be celebrated in style. Here, we to find out about her leading gourmet chocolate concept, the pastry scene in Jordan and what’s on the horizon.

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