The key to running successful restaurants with Anwar Awad, co-founder and CEO of Grit Hospitality
As the co-founder and CEO of Grit Hospitality, Anwar Awad has transformed his passion into reality, leading restaurant concepts like Wise Guys and Tahini. Here, we learn more about his businesses and what’s next.
Destination airport: Nada Aad’s latest venture, Nuage bistro
Nada Aad believes that opportunities should be created, something she has proved with her latest F&B project Nuage bistro, situated in Rafic Hariri International Airport, Lebanon. Here, the concept creator and managing partner of Mon Maki a Moi tells us more about the venture and what it adds to the travel experience.
Italian food on the menu with Damiano Ruggeiro GM of Signor Sassi Dubai
Damiano Ruggiero, general manager of Signor Sassi, has Italian food on his mind as he talks about what makes Italian food and his restaurant Signor Sassi stand out in the burgeoning restaurant scene in Dubai.
Bayada Food Cluster set to open in spring 2024 in Lebanon
Level Two – Bayada, Lebanon is gearing up to welcome a new addition to its culinary portfolio in the form of a Food and Lifestyle venue, which is set to open its doors in spring 2024.
Salad on the menu with SALATA’s CEO Georges Bandar and COO Yara Abou Jaoudeh
Guiding us through the inception and evolution of SALATA, CEO Georges Bandar and COO Yara Abou Jaoudeh explain how they managed to create such a successful brand and expand beyond Lebanon.
Getting to know chef Mattia Chiai, the newly appointed chef de cuisine at Verso Abu Dhabi
Mattia Chiai is the newly appointed chef de cuisine at Verso, an exquisite Italian trattoria located within the Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi. In this exclusive interview, we find out more about his experiences at Michelin-starred restaurants and what makes him so passionate about Italian cuisine.
A voyage to Planet Terra with chef Rusvel Trujillo
Hailing from Chiapas in Mexico, chef Rusvel Trujillo brings over 17 years of F&B experience to Planet Terra’s culinary team. Here, the dynamic chef describes his journey from Mexico to Dubai.
Speaking food and success with Mohammad Orfali, head Of culinary at Orfali Bros Bistronomy
Syrian chef Mohammad Orfali has turned his passion for food into a family affair by launching Orfali Bros with his siblings Wassim and Omar. Their bistro has a loyal following in Dubai and was named the Best Restaurant in MENA in 2023. In this interview, he describes how his reimagined dishes constantly push the culinary boundaries.
Insights into success with Samer S. Hamadeh of Big Mouth Concepts
Having successfully navigated the world of F&B, Samer S. Hamadeh, founder of Big Mouth Concepts, tells us how he has remained at the top of his game.
Alfardan Hospitality expands Fauchon’s presence in Qatar
Alfardan Hospitality has partnered with Fauchon in Qatar to establish cafes, boutiques, pastry shops and retail concepts at The Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl and The St. Regis Doha.
