The lowdown on Unilever with chef Joanne Gendrano
With 21 years’ experience in hospitality, veteran chef Joanne Gendrano has witnessed great change in the industry. Here, she talks about the latest food trends and Unilever’s most innovative products.
Lebanese wine workshop held in New York
A virtual tasting of Lebanese wine was held in New York on August 3. Organized by Fair Trade, in collaboration with Hospitality Services, the session was dedicated to promoting Lebanese wine in the U.S., a valuable export market for Lebanon’s wineries.
What a chef wants
From Japan to the United States, chef Tony Biggs knows food. He has overseen the kitchens of hotels in the Caribbean, resorts in the Philippines and served dignitaries, including the King and Queen of Jordan.
Five minutes with KSA’s culinary powerhouse Mayada Mansour Badr
Mayada Mansour Badr is no ordinary woman. As CEO of the Culinary Arts Commission, founder of Pink Camel, a high-end patisserie in Jeddah, and partner of two other restaurants, she is a respected figure in the Saudi culinary scene. We spoke to the accomplished chef to learn more about her experiences and succeeding in KSA.
Bringing back the old Beirut with Al Falamanki
Lebanese restaurateur Tony Ramy has dedicated his life to promoting the unique flavors of Lebanon through his restaurant group and his work with the RNCP Syndicate. Here, the chairman and CEO of Mood Village and co-owner of Al Sultan Brahim, Al Falamanki, Diwan Beirut group shares his expansion plans.
talabat is the official food delivery provider for Expo 2020 Dubai
Visitors to Expo 2020 can order through the talabat app, which is available on Google Play, Huawei AppGallery or IOS App Store.
World’s largest aquarium coming to SeaWorld Abu Dhabi on Yas Island
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will contain 25 million liters of water and will house more than 68,000 marine animals.
Dubai hotels getting ready to welcome Expo 2020 visitors
Hotels have already begun allocating packages and extended stay offers specifically for visitors to the exhibition, wego said.
Aline Kamakian’s Armenian adventure
Whether it’s through her successful restaurants or her YouTube channel, Aline Kamakian, owner and CEO of Fig Holding, is on a quest to spread Armenian heritage across the world. Here, she tells us about her expansion plans and upcoming projects.
Food for the soul with Mario Haddad Jr.
Raised in an environment of cinema lovers and among people who share a passion for food, Mario Haddad Jr. has artfully blended his expertise in the film industry with a love for gastronomy and a unique flair for both storytelling and creating unforgettable experiences. Besides managing the film distribution side of his family legacy, Empire cinemas, he is responsible for some of the most successful F&B concepts in Lebanon, namely: Le Sushi Bar; Mario e Mario; Mariolino; and Al Falamanki. Haddad Jr. has now set his sights on a new adventure with Mariolino Sahel. HN spoke to him to learn more.
