Students at Lebanon’s La Sagesse University create the world’s first virtual restaurant
As part of their curriculum, senior La Sagesse students are required to design and execute a capstone project under the guidance of their instructors.
Zyad Hilal talks Kuwait’s culinary scene
As a chef consultant, menu and concepts engineer, secretary-general of Kuwait Chef, corporate executive chef of BFC Group and Officier Maître Rôtisseur, among other things, Zyad Hilal has a wealth of experience when it comes to the culinary arts. We sat down with the Kuwait-based chef to hear more about his journey.
Food tech platform Kitch-In goes live with four virtual brands
Dubai residents and tourists can enjoy what the Kith-In has to offer through four digital restaurant brands, Japanese Jimoto, Korean Seoul Sister, Italian Gigi and Greek Ap’ola.
Grubtech and Foodics partner to empower restaurants and cloud kitchens
Grubtech will be offering preferential rates for existing Foodics customers and help restaurateurs maintain optimum service standards.
Brian Voelzing appointed director of operations at Restaurant Secrets Inc.
Voelzing’s responsibilities include concept development, feasibility studies, menu engineering, and many other F&B managerial tasks.
Life in the champagne bubble
While Champagne evokes prestige and celebration, there’s so much more to this complex sparkling wine. We ask three professionals to share their insights.
The real cost of opening a restaurant in Dubai
Full Services Restaurant is the most popular type of F&B business, modeled on the full experience of dining, service and delivery.
Eye on the UAE’s restaurant scene post Covid-19
Trends highlighted by the report include the rise of online ordering, cloud kitchen and the relevance of tech in the F&B space.
A sweet encounter with Karim Bourgi
Born in Senegal to Lebanese parents, Karim Bourgi graduated from Le Cordon Bleu Paris in 2000 and trained in the finest establishments in France. As a member of Les Toques Blanches du Monde, the International Cheese Guild and brand ambassador of Elle & Vire, Valrhona and Carpigiani Italia, the pastry chef talks to us about his delicious creations and plans for the future.
Hiring for hospitality
Hiring for hospitality positions is not always straightforward, especially when soft skills really matter. We hear what two hoteliers and two restaurateurs have to say about recruiting the right people for their organizations.