Esco Bar marks 10 Years with bold Gemmayzé expansion

Esco Bar marks 10 Years with bold Gemmayzé expansion

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.

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Saudi Arabia further relaxes alcohol restrictions for foreign residents

Saudi Arabia further relaxes alcohol restrictions for foreign residents

Saudi Arabia has quietly expanded access to alcohol for a limited group of non-Muslim foreign residents. The development follows last month’s initial shift that allowed holders of premium residency visas to make purchases at the kingdom’s first alcohol retail outlet in Riyadh.

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Imad Saade expands Shogun to Ghana and Egypt

Imad Saade expands Shogun to Ghana and Egypt

Talented Imad Saade, an expert in Japanese cuisine and chef-owner of The Shogun Lounge & Shogun To Go, shares how he expanded his father Aref’s restaurant internationally to Ghana and Egypt.

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Late night storytelling: 7 entrepreneurs on nightlife’s new era

Late night storytelling: 7 entrepreneurs on nightlife’s new era

Gone are the days when evening audiences were content with just drinks and a playlist. Today’s guests are curious and emotionally aware, seeking venues that stir the senses and tell stories. Seven nightlife entrepreneurs open up on how they’re crafting unforgettable, immersive experiences that keep people coming back for more.

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Liza Beirut sets sights on Saudi Arabia with Ziad Asseily, co-founder and CEO

Liza Beirut sets sights on Saudi Arabia with Ziad Asseily, co-founder and CEO

In this interview, Ziad Asseily, co-founder and CEO of Liza Restaurants, unveils how the collaboration with MJS Holding came about, the motivation behind bringing Liza to Saudi Arabia and much more.

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Californian creativity meets ME heritage with chef Charbel Hayek

Californian creativity meets ME heritage with chef Charbel Hayek

Former Top Chef MENA winner and Hayek Hospitality founder serves Middle Eastern flavors with a dash of Californian creativity in the US. In a sit-down with HN, he tackles tough questions, challenges everything diners thought they knew about him and his cuisine, and more.

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Inside the Michelin mind of chef Antonio Salvatore

Inside the Michelin mind of chef Antonio Salvatore

Antonio Salvatore, Michelin-starred chef, recently showcased his Rampoldi creations at Signor Sassi. Building on his Michelin-starred success in Monaco, he shares his relentless pursuit of culinary excellence, creativity, discipline and deep Mediterranean roots.

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Inside the kitchen of Demind group’s executive chef Timothy Newton

Inside the kitchen of Demind group’s executive chef Timothy Newton

Step inside the dynamic kitchens of Demind Group with executive chef Timothy Newton, where he provides an inside look at the people, processes and principles that define his approach to gastronomy.

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Redefining Egyptian cuisine with chef Suzanne Mokhtar

Redefining Egyptian cuisine with chef Suzanne Mokhtar

Chef Suzanne Mokhtar, the culinary mind behind à la Suzanne Culinary School & Catering Co., masterfully blends her Syrian-Egyptian roots with refined French techniques. Discover how chef Suzanne is crafting unforgettable experiences that celebrate culture, creativity and modern gastronomy.

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