Legacy Hotels Holding and 7 Management sign MoU to expand lifestyle hospitality in MENA
Legacy Hotels Holding and 7 Management signs of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This formalizes a long-term collaboration aimed at developing and scaling next-generation lifestyle hospitality, dining and entertainment destinations across the MENA region.
Youssef Akiki’s next cut: A steakhouse and butchery in Lebanon
Youssef Akiki, owner of Brût and president of Disciples Escoffier Lebanon, is a prominent figure in Lebanon’s culinary scene. As he prepares to open a new steakhouse and butchery in Antelias, he reflects on creativity, balance and the milestones that shaped his year.
Boubouffe Brasserie celebrates 50 years of culinary heritage
As Boubouffe Brasserie marks its 50th anniversary, it is time to look back at the story behind the name. Let’s learn more about how a neighborhood restaurant became a lasting part of Beirut’s food culture.
Al Khawajat Group: Celebrating lebanese cuisine from peak to coast
From mountain hospitality to urban dining and coastal seafood, the Al Khawajat Group’s concepts reflect Lebanon’s diverse landscape and rich culinary heritage.
Refining the kingdom’s culinary scene with consultant chef Nicolas Isnard
Nicolas Isnard, consultant chef at House of Grill at Fairmont Riyadh, reflects on the kingdom’s culinary scene, redefining luxury hospitality through experience, emotion and cultural identity.
Innovation meets artistry: 7 trends redefining food design
From 3D food printing to cultural storytelling, the culinary world has entered an era of daring creativity and experimentation, much to the delight of diners. Duncan Fraser-Smith, CEO of Craft Hospitality Group, shares seven key disruptors that are taking the dining experience to another level.
Meet Mazen Assaf, the olive oil sommelier with a vision
Founded by olive oil sommelier Mazen Assaf, The Olive Oil Guy revives Mediterranean craft by sourcing exceptional oils and empowering people to taste, cook and live better. From the Levant to London, Mazen Assaf is leading an olive oil renaissance rooted in Arab heritage and global excellence.
A culinary carnival with Joelson dos Santos, head chef at La Cocina Mezcla
Melding native ingredients with African, Indigenous and European influences, Brazil’s gastronomy is a flavorful mix of contrasts. Joelson dos Santos, head chef at La Cocina Mezcla and specialist in Nikkei and Brazilian cuisine, has more on this South American culinary fusion-fest that refuses to stand still.
The MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 list revealed
At a gala ceremony in Abu Dhabi, the region’s leading culinary talents were honored at the fifth edition of the MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants, with Egypt’s Khufu’s crowned No.1 and a new generation of chefs and restaurants recognized across 14 cities.
The future for food service tech and a human touch
The hospitality industry is in a transformative phase, with technology reshaping traditional operating models at unprecedented pace. Abdul Kader Saadi, founder and managing director at Eighty6, explores how businesses can introduce innovative tools into their operations without losing the all-important personal connection.
