A dose of brût with Chef Youssef Akiki
More than a chef, Youssef Akiki is a changemaker who is dedicated to his role as board member of the Lebanese Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafes, Night-Clubs & Pastries and his consultancy work with the United Nations Industrial development Organization (UNIDO) in Lebanon. Today, Akiki is the owner and manager of the F&B consultancy firm Kitchen Backstage Company as well as brût, a unique farm-to-table concept that offers experiential Levantine cuisine.
Michelin-starred Vito Mollica appointed executive chef of Chic Nonna, Dubai
Chef Mollica is known for preserving the properties of fresh ingredients while combining Italian and international flavors.
New food hall concept coming to Abu Dhabi to enhance its culinary scene
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MBT Restaurant Management launches Grand Beirut in Dubai
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ALBAIK set to debut in Dubai with a new branch at The Dubai Mall
ALBAIK, the popular Saudi concept, is entering the UAE market in collaboration with ServQuest, formed by National Holding, Abu Dhabi.
Five things to consider when opening a restaurant in Dubai
Dubai is an extremely trend-conscious market, which means restaurant menus must be re-engineered every three to six months to stay relevant.
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.
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.
