Bringing back the old Beirut with Al Falamanki
Lebanese restaurateur Tony Ramy has dedicated his life to promoting the unique flavors of Lebanon through his restaurant group and his work with the RNCP Syndicate. Here, the chairman and CEO of Mood Village and co-owner of Al Sultan Brahim, Al Falamanki, Diwan Beirut group shares his expansion plans.
Multi-unit franchise agreement signed to grow Pizza Inn in Qatar
Founded in 1958, Pizza Inn is an international chain featuring traditional and specialty pizzas, fresh pastas, sandwiches, and desserts.
talabat is the official food delivery provider for Expo 2020 Dubai
Visitors to Expo 2020 can order through the talabat app, which is available on Google Play, Huawei AppGallery or IOS App Store.
Aline Kamakian’s Armenian adventure
Whether it’s through her successful restaurants or her YouTube channel, Aline Kamakian, owner and CEO of Fig Holding, is on a quest to spread Armenian heritage across the world. Here, she tells us about her expansion plans and upcoming projects.
Food for the soul with Mario Haddad Jr.
Raised in an environment of cinema lovers and among people who share a passion for food, Mario Haddad Jr. has artfully blended his expertise in the film industry with a love for gastronomy and a unique flair for both storytelling and creating unforgettable experiences. Besides managing the film distribution side of his family legacy, Empire cinemas, he is responsible for some of the most successful F&B concepts in Lebanon, namely: Le Sushi Bar; Mario e Mario; Mariolino; and Al Falamanki. Haddad Jr. has now set his sights on a new adventure with Mariolino Sahel. HN spoke to him to learn more.
America’s great restaurant rebound
Like elsewhere, the United States’ restaurant sector has had a tough time responding to the seemingly endless challenges posed by Covid-19. However, interesting trends are emerging, as Rod Clough, President of HVS Americas, explains.
Al Qana collaborates with local entrepreneurs to create a new coffee culture
Al Qana’s fresh additions to Abu Dhabi’s coffee scene are set to become creative and cultural epicenters in the landmark destination.
Dubai-based King Group Hospitality expands its UAE portfolio
KGH which owns Amritsr chain of restaurants, currently operates five outlets – two in the UAE and three in Thailand.
Handling no-shows at restaurants
No-shows can have an enormous effect on business, especially those within the F&B sector. Almir Ambeskovic, CEO of TheFork, looks at ways restaurants can minimize the number of clients that simply don’t show up.