L’Académie Libanaise de la Gastronomie awards Mickael Gantner, executive chef of Central Beirut
Members of l’Académie Libanaise de la Gastronomie met at Centrale restaurant in November to award French chef Mickael Gantner with an honorary diploma from L’Académie Internationale de la Gastronomie.
SLS Dubai appoints Cláudio Cardoso as culinary director
Chef Cardoso will bring a wealth of global experience from some of the world’s best fine-dining establishments.
Hani Mirza at the helm of BMI’s F&B empire
Hani Mirza, Managing Director at Bin Mirza International has the neck for greatness, graduated with honors from Regent’s University, he embarked in a culinary journey running franchise restaurants, cafes and developing a bakery café since 2004 in Oman.
In the kitchen with Omani chef Issa Al Balushi
Chef Issa Al Balushi, head chef of Al Mouj Muscat and Al Mouj Golf Club has over 13 years of experience and is a man of many titles, including president of Oman Chef’s Guild and brand ambassador of A’saffa. Here, he gives us the lowdown on what’s cooking in Oman.
How NHI Oman is empowering the next generation of chefs
The National Hospitality Institute (NHI) in Oman is providing aspiring chefs with valuable skills to launch their careers. We spoke to the institute’s president, Robert MacLean, to learn more about the local culinary scene and what to expect from Oman’s hospitality sector in the future.
Michel Nader talks hospitality in the family
A third-generation hotelier with 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Michel Nader has worked in France, Lebanon, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Spain and the UAE. He currently holds the position of area vice president for the UAE at Marriott International.
Valrhona’s exquisite afternoon tea party for Cercle V members in Doha
Valrhona has been a partner of artisans of taste since 1922 and is a pioneer and reference in the world of chocolate. Its mission, “Together, good becomes better,” expresses the strength of its commitment. With its partners, chefs and cacao producers, Valrhona imagines the best in chocolate to create a fair and sustainable cacao industry and inspire gastronomy that is good, beautiful and just. Building direct relationships over the long term with producers, seeking the next chocolate innovations and sharing expertise are things that drive Valrhona on a daily basis. On the chefs’ side, Valrhona supports artisans by constantly pushing the boundaries of creativity. The company helps them in their quest for singularity.
Bringing interiors to life with SK-Touch Interior Architecture Studio
Sara Khairallah, founder and principal interior architect of SK-Touch Interior Architecture Studio, gives us a sneak peek into her world and tells us how she is bringing interiors to life with her unique style.
Le Phénicien is awarded by l’Académie Libanaise de la Gastronomie
In November, members of l’Académie Libanaise de la Gastronomie organized a lunch at Le Phénicien restaurant (Horch Tabet, Beirut) to award the owner, Habib Hadid, with the Special Price.
Influential restaurateurs at the table
Creating a successful F&B concept in the Middle East is no easy feat, and yet these five restaurateurs make it look effortless. We learn more about their brands and expansion plans.
