New chef de cuisine joins Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah
Beginning his culinary career in 1996 as a Chef and Banquet Chef Roll, he has collected significant experiences in various Japanese and international restaurants and five-star hotels.
Venture Group Continues to Grow Despite Enormous Challenges
Passion for growth has led Venture Group, specialists in the fields of leisure, tourism and real estate, to create and develop new projects locally and internationally. Rabih Saba, the group’s managing partner, talks about the future.
Lebanese entrepreneur Kamal Mouzawak’s Survival Mode
Lebanese entrepreneur Kamal Mouzawak is a man of many talents; he is a restaurateur, a hotelier and a humanitarian at heart. With his B&B, farmers’ market, community kitchen and social initiatives.
Hospitality Mastermind Jean-Claude Ghosn’s Untimely Passing
Jean-Claude Ghosn, the man behind Ghia Holding — a brand which counts Abd el Wahab, DUO, Ahwak, Fabrk, and El Denye Hek among its F&B concepts — has sadly passed away.
Tony Ramy’s Mission to Save Lebanon’s Restaurant Sector
Tony Ramy, president of the Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafés, Night-Clubs and Pastries in Lebanon, carries the weight of the restaurant industry on his shoulders as he tries to entangle the web of problems that it finds itself caught in. In this exclusive interview, Ramy discusses the unprecedented challenges and the possibility of recovery.
Al Beiruti restau-café opened its doors in Dubai
Its Show Kitchen – a main feature never before seen in the vast realm of Lebanese cuisine – offers guests an immersive and visually-satisfying experience.
American Duck Donuts debuts in Dubai
Customers can create their own donut combination by choosing from a variety of coatings, toppings and drizzles, including traditional favorites.
Hybrid shop-and-eat experiences: More popular in the MENA
Different supermarkets in the region are exploring new dining concepts that blend shopping and eating. Some are offering snacks and pastry counters, while others are experimenting with full-fledged dining out spaces, some with even gourmet menus. HN reviews the trend in the MENA.
Investment Update: Hotels, Restaurants and New Hotel Projects
It’s been a tough time for investors. Abdul Kader Saadi, managing director and owner of Glee Hospitality Solutions, talks about the challenges facing new projects and those signed pre COVID-19.