Sneak peek into the revamped Ritage Garden with chef Maroun Chedid

Sneak peek into the revamped Ritage Garden with chef Maroun Chedid

An urban sanctuary, Ritage Garden is an all-day dining concept located in the heart of Beirut. We caught up with chef Maroun Chedid, Ritage’s owner, to learn more about his popular oasis and some of its special features.

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Lebanese homegrown concept Bachir Ice Cream expands in the UAE

Lebanese homegrown concept Bachir Ice Cream expands in the UAE

Lebanese ice-cream brand Bachir has opened its first branch in the UAE at Al Jada Mall Sharjah.

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Valrhona: 100 years of visionary creativity and commitment

Valrhona: 100 years of visionary creativity and commitment

Throughout the year, Valrhona has been hosting the Food Forward Festival in eight cities around the world, bringing together chefs and talents to create a unique themed menu for each city. The festival, in partnership with GRAND CUISINE and GELINAZ, has celebrated Valrhona’s 100 years of inspiration, creativity and ethical gastronomy. 

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Nespresso teams up with Pierre Hermé for a limited-edition festive coffee collection

Nespresso teams up with Pierre Hermé for a limited-edition festive coffee collection

Nespresso and world-renowned pastry chef and chocolatier Pierre Hermé have released a capsule collection to kick off the festive season. The exclusive coffees and confectioneries are a celebration of refined tastes and indulgence, representing the best of the best across gustatory pleasures.

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Lluc Crusellas crowned World Chocolate Master

Lluc Crusellas crowned World Chocolate Master

The Salon du Chocolat Paris has crowned Spain’s Lluc Crusellas as the World Chocolate Master of 2022.

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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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Vegan inspirations by Nestlé advisory chef Ali Traboulsi

Vegan inspirations by Nestlé advisory chef Ali Traboulsi

In an exclusive interview with HN, Nestlé advisory chef Ali Traboulsi talks about his favorite Nestlé vegan products and the latest vegan trends to look out for.

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Breaking bread with Garo Salkhanian, chairman & CEO of Saltek

Breaking bread with Garo Salkhanian, chairman & CEO of Saltek

Garo Salkhanian has over 45 years of experience in leading Saltek, an expert in bakery equipment.  As the company’s chairman and CEO, he tells us more about the key to success.

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Amwaj Rotana appoints Alberto Burgio as executive sous chef of Rosso Italian Restaurant

Amwaj Rotana appoints Alberto Burgio as executive sous chef of Rosso Italian Restaurant

Alberto Burgio brings his rich Italian experience to Amwaj Rotana after being the sous chef of Trattoria at Jumeirah Group’s Madinat Jumeirah.

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Chef Abdallah Walid Khodor joins Babylon Rotana Baghdad

Chef Abdallah Walid Khodor joins Babylon Rotana Baghdad

 With 25 years of experience under his belt, Abdallah Walid Khodor plans to work his magic in the kitchen of Babylon Rotana Baghdad, where he was recently appointed executive chef. Here, he tells us how it all started and what’s coming.

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