Five minutes in kitchen utopia with Mohamad Ballout
Mohamad Ballout, CEO and founder of Kitopi — a renowned cloud kitchen platform — prides himself on being in the business of “satisfying the world’s appetite.” Here, he speaks about allowing brands to scale up across borders.
A culinary journey with three-star Michelin chef Heinz Beck
With three Michelin stars under his belt, Heinz Beck — founder of The Order of the Knights of Italian Cuisine — is a prolific culinary artist. Always selecting the right ingredients and using scientific processes to create extraordinary dishes, we spoke to him about his career and the latest trends in gastronomy.
Sandwich w Noss will open in the UAE with BlackSpoon
The development plan will have the first Sandwich w Noss flagship store to open in Dubai during the third quarter of 2021.
What is the risk level of COVID-19 in the Middle East’s foodservice industry?
In the Middle East, foodservice companies traded on stock exchanges seem to be less exposed by comparison, but short-term liquidity is the biggest risk factor.
Heavy kitchen equipment in the spotlight
We explore the knock-on effect of Covid-19 on demand for heavy kitchen equipment by talking to eight industry professionals. Here’s what they had to say.
10 preventive measures against covid-19 for restaurants & bars
Countless restaurants and bars around the world have resumed operations in the midst of new waves of Covid-19. Gebran Bekhazi, managing director of Food Studio, highlights 10 ways in which operators can create safer environments for their employees and customers.
Five minutes with Joe Barza
Renowned chef, television personality and culinary consultant Joe Barza is credited with introducing Lebanese cuisine to diners around the world. We spoke to him about his recent award and his upcoming projects.
Two new senior talents join Gates Hospitality
Cowling will be responsible for all Gates Hospitality sites including guest experience, staff, budgets and P&Ls, marketing and business development.
Passing thyme with restaurateur Carla Rebeiz
Having spent her life between Paris and Brazil, Carla Rebeiz left her job as an investment banker to establish Eats Thyme, a food concept. HN spoke to the Lebanese entrepreneur to learn more about her journey
Keeping up With the Caterers
Catering has become a sophisticated business, with boutique companies rigorously tailoring their services to meet the needs of ever-demanding consumers. We asked seven big names on the Middle East’s catering scene to tell us about their concepts and the challenges of operating amid a global pandemic.
