Tareq Ziad Taha: an all-star is born

Tareq Ziad Taha: an all-star is born

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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How to create a culinary landmark

How to create a culinary landmark

Duncan Fraser-Smith, founder of The Cutting Edge Hospitality Agency and author of “Create to Plate,” discusses restaurant trends in Saudi Arabia and the broader global trends impacting the industry.

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A Michelin-starred experience with chef Tetsuya Wakuda of Sagetsu

A Michelin-starred experience with chef Tetsuya Wakuda of Sagetsu

Renowned chef Tetsuya Wakuda discusses his award-winning restaurant Sagetsu, the evolution of immersive dining experiences and what Michelin-star recognition means for him and his team. 

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Making Lebanese cuisine shine in Paris with Alan Geaam, chef de cuisine of Alan Geaam group

Making Lebanese cuisine shine in Paris with Alan Geaam, chef de cuisine of Alan Geaam group

Alan Geaam’s path to success is nothing short of exceptional. The talented and charismatic chef became a Lebanese Michelin star awardee just 10 months after opening his fourth restaurant. In this exclusive interview, we explore his passion for Lebanese food and his latest endeavors.

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The playbook for investing market share in the GCC 

The playbook for investing market share in the GCC 

Plans for the hospitality sector in the GCC continue to be ambitious. Naim Maadad, chief executive and founder of Gates Hospitality, offers his perspective.

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Inside the world of artisan baking with Kameel Rasyid Eril, co-founder and head chef of bkry

Inside the world of artisan baking with Kameel Rasyid Eril, co-founder and head chef of bkry

Kameel Rasyid Eril, co-founder and head chef of bkry, discusses bakery trends and shares news on his latest venture.

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Saudi dining in focus with Amro Bagedo, founder & CEO of Kraiv

Saudi dining in focus with Amro Bagedo, founder & CEO of Kraiv

As founder and CEO of Kraiv, Amro Bagedo aims to revolutionize the dining scene in the GCC, leveraging his rich experiences from London. Born in Saudi Arabia and raised in the UK, Bagedo was inspired by London’s diverse culinary landscape to develop his own F&B concepts in Saudi Arabia. With his GCC-based hospitality group, he collaborates with the world’s most sophisticated brands to curate exceptional experiences in KSA, as he explains in this interview.

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Tribute Portfolio brand to debut in Egypt

Tribute Portfolio brand to debut in Egypt

SODIC and Marriott International have announced a signed agreement to bring the Tribute Portfolio brand to two of SODIC’s leading hotels in Egypt, expanding the group’s global presence.

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Why deliver with Darryl Jerome Fernandes, GM of Michelin-selected Jun’s Dubai

Why deliver with Darryl Jerome Fernandes, GM of Michelin-selected Jun’s Dubai

Darryl Jerome Fernandes, GM of the Michelin-selected Jun’s Dubai, discusses the significance of delivery and explains how the restaurant is responding to this trend with Liu by Jun.

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Qatar’s culinary scene with Maurizio Pace of La Petite Maison

Qatar’s culinary scene with Maurizio Pace of La Petite Maison

Maurizio Pace, head chef at La Petite Maison Restaurants, trained in Italy and the UK. Passionate about food, he joined the LPM Restaurant group in 2018, bringing his expertise in Mediterranean cuisine. Here, he sheds light on Qatar’s culinary scene, providing us with an insider’s perspective.

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