Egyptian chef Shehab Medhat sets sights on Michelin success
Egyptian Shehab Medhat, chef patron of Savryn, is taking on the fine dining scene with a bold African concept. After winning Top Chef, he is now pushing boundaries, blending heritage with modern techniques, and challenging long-standing perceptions of African and Arab cuisine on a global stage.
Industry Connect by Chef Middle East powers hospitality learning
Chef Middle East launched Industry Connect workshops at Epicure Studio, supporting hospitality learning, collaboration, operational development, and culinary innovation regionally.
Mexican culinary trends redefine everyday consumption
Innova Market Insights reveals how culinary trends in Mexico are reshaping food choices, blending health, affordability, and authentic culinary heritage across categories.
Eye on Swiss gastronomy with two-Michelin-starred chef Heiko Nieder
Two-Michelin-starred chef Heiko Nieder at the Dolder Grand, known for innovative flavor-driven fine cuisine, gives us the lowdown on Swiss gastronomy.
Homegrown concepts in the GCC with Naveed Dowlatshahi, COO of Gastronomica
As the GCC dining sector evolves rapidly, Naveed Dowlatshahi, COO of Gastronomica, discusses how local restaurant groups such as his are shaping dining culture through regional tastes, flexible formats and locally driven hospitality approaches.
Chef Karim Haïdar celebrates Lebanese flavors in his new book
Karim Haïdar releases Dictionnaire des Saveurs du Liban, a book exploring Lebanon’s culinary identity through its ingredients, traditions and regional flavors. We sat with the chef and owner of Sama restaurant and Les Mots et le Ciel catering to discuss his book and Lebanese cuisine.
Executive chef Robin Höfer makes the case for Germany’s culinary rise
German chef Robin Höfer, trained in Michelin-starred kitchens across Europe before joining Ossiano in Dubai. He now leads Restaurant Kraken Dubai as executive chef. In this article, he spotlights how German cuisine is gaining traction.
How homegrown franchises are scaling new heights
In the Middle East, local concepts are emerging from the shadows of international brands to reshape the regional hospitality landscape. Christian Salloum, managing director at BrandPortunity F&B Consulting, tracks their achievements and readiness for global success.
Middle Eastern franchising: a new import
The MENA region has long been a gateway for international franchises, welcoming global brands eager to expand. Now, as the market matures and competition intensifies, regional entrepreneurs are increasingly taking their own concepts abroad with success. Nagi Morkos, founder and managing partner at Hodema Consulting Services, looks at how shifting market trends are redefining the region’s franchising story.
International cuisines take center stage with award winning chef Thomas Frake
International cuisine takes center stage and global flavors converge, as UK MasterChef Champion of Champions 2025 and UK MasterChef 2020 winner Thomas Frake, executive chef and owner of The Silks Pub, weighs in on evolving dining trends.