Boubouffe Brasserie celebrates 50 years of culinary heritage
As Boubouffe Brasserie marks its 50th anniversary, it is time to look back at the story behind the name. Let’s learn more about how a neighborhood restaurant became a lasting part of Beirut’s food culture.
Al Khawajat Group: Celebrating lebanese cuisine from peak to coast
From mountain hospitality to urban dining and coastal seafood, the Al Khawajat Group’s concepts reflect Lebanon’s diverse landscape and rich culinary heritage.
Innovation meets artistry: 7 trends redefining food design
From 3D food printing to cultural storytelling, the culinary world has entered an era of daring creativity and experimentation, much to the delight of diners. Duncan Fraser-Smith, CEO of Craft Hospitality Group, shares seven key disruptors that are taking the dining experience to another level.
Meet Mazen Assaf, the olive oil sommelier with a vision
Founded by olive oil sommelier Mazen Assaf, The Olive Oil Guy revives Mediterranean craft by sourcing exceptional oils and empowering people to taste, cook and live better. From the Levant to London, Mazen Assaf is leading an olive oil renaissance rooted in Arab heritage and global excellence.
A culinary carnival with Joelson dos Santos, head chef at La Cocina Mezcla
Melding native ingredients with African, Indigenous and European influences, Brazil’s gastronomy is a flavorful mix of contrasts. Joelson dos Santos, head chef at La Cocina Mezcla and specialist in Nikkei and Brazilian cuisine, has more on this South American culinary fusion-fest that refuses to stand still.
The MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 list revealed
At a gala ceremony in Abu Dhabi, the region’s leading culinary talents were honored at the fifth edition of the MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants, with Egypt’s Khufu’s crowned No.1 and a new generation of chefs and restaurants recognized across 14 cities.
The future for food service tech and a human touch
The hospitality industry is in a transformative phase, with technology reshaping traditional operating models at unprecedented pace. Abdul Kader Saadi, founder and managing director at Eighty6, explores how businesses can introduce innovative tools into their operations without losing the all-important personal connection.
Kamil Bouloot at the helm of Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group
At the helm of Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group Middle East, MD Kamil Bouloot shares how culinary identity drives operations expansion and consistency. Across this interview, he discusses leadership priorities, upcoming openings, regional growth challenges and why protecting food quality remains central to long-term brand success
A taste of the kingdom in France with chef Abdualltef Alrashoudi of bakery LÂM
Located in The Avenues, Kuwait City, Midar offers a sophisticated yet nostalgic seafood experience that draws inspiration from Kuwait’s golden era of the 1960s and 1970s, a time of prosperity in design and culture.
6 beverage trends shaping the global hospitality landscape in 2026
Finlays’ Insights analyst Megan Conceição provides expert commentary, unpacking evolving consumer priorities driving accelerated transformation across hospitality and foodservice beverage categories.
