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.
A closer look at Atlantis, The Palm’s success with Kym Barter
With three decades of experience in luxury hospitality and food and beverage, Kym Barter has tasted success in a variety of roles. Here, he talks candidly about his high-profile role at Atlantis Dubai.
Getting to know chef Mattia Chiai, the newly appointed chef de cuisine at Verso Abu Dhabi
Mattia Chiai is the newly appointed chef de cuisine at Verso, an exquisite Italian trattoria located within the Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi. In this exclusive interview, we find out more about his experiences at Michelin-starred restaurants and what makes him so passionate about Italian cuisine.
A voyage to Planet Terra with chef Rusvel Trujillo
Hailing from Chiapas in Mexico, chef Rusvel Trujillo brings over 17 years of F&B experience to Planet Terra’s culinary team. Here, the dynamic chef describes his journey from Mexico to Dubai.
Cracking the code of Galaxy Bar Dubai’s success with Coralie Doillet
We sat with Coralie Doillet, bar manager of Galaxy Bar Dubai, to get to the bottom of how the venue has made it on The World’s 50 Best Bars list for the third year in a row.
Spotlighting Nikka with brand ambassador Raphaël Cristini
We sat down with Raphaël Cristini, Nikka’s brand ambassador, to learn more about him and his love for whisky.
Five beverage trends to watch in the MEA
Caroline Migiro, business development manager at Finlays MEAC, delves into the latest trends and dynamics that brand owners should consider tapping into.
Speaking food and success with Mohammad Orfali, head Of culinary at Orfali Bros Bistronomy
Syrian chef Mohammad Orfali has turned his passion for food into a family affair by launching Orfali Bros with his siblings Wassim and Omar. Their bistro has a loyal following in Dubai and was named the Best Restaurant in MENA in 2023. In this interview, he describes how his reimagined dishes constantly push the culinary boundaries.
Insights into success with Samer S. Hamadeh of Big Mouth Concepts
Having successfully navigated the world of F&B, Samer S. Hamadeh, founder of Big Mouth Concepts, tells us how he has remained at the top of his game.
Venturing into the world of Gelato
Gelato has seen a whirlwind of trends over the years. Daniel Elias Halabi, the technical advisor chef of Pregel Benelux, uncovers the flavors and influences shaping this frozen dessert sensation.