Must-attend 2026 experiences at L’École Valrhona Dubai
As 2026 progresses, L’École Valrhona Dubai is set to offer an exciting lineup of workshops designed to inspire and elevate the skills of pastry and chocolate professionals.
The art of staying ahead with Hanane Badra, VP business development professional business unit at Groupe SEB
From bespoke kitchen solutions to cutting edge culinary technologies, Groupe SEB has spent decades supporting chefs and hospitality professionals across the Middle East. With the region emerging as one of the world’s most dynamic culinary destinations, Hanane Badra, VP business development professional business unit at Groupe SEB, shares how her group is redefining hospitality experiences across the region.
7 inspirational Parisian cafes for the MENA coffee scene
Noelle Faure, chef, food sociologist and co-creator of Un Couple en Cuisine, spotlights the models that could add a new dimension to regional coffee culture.
Hassan Ezzeldine, CEO of Gray Mackenzie Retail Lebanon, on the future of retail
From navigating Lebanon’s economic crisis to expanding internationally and embracing artificial intelligence (AI), Hassan Ezzeldine has led Gray Mackenzie Retail Lebanon through a period of remarkable transformation. In this exclusive interview, he discusses resilience, innovation, sustainability and the future of retail.
How brewing innovation is scaling new heights
The specialty coffee industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by advances in science and design. Mariam Erin, brewing champion, inventor and Q Arabica grader, explores what these new tools and techniques mean for both baristas and coffee lovers.
Beyond the spotlight with World Class UAE bartender Sharfin Auni
Fresh from winning World Class UAE Bartender of the Year 2026, Sharfin Auni, head bartender at Nobu Dubai, Atlantis The Palm, reflects on the thrill of competing and future industry trends.
Discover Callebaut’s chocolate fudge cake recipe
Indulgent and irresistible, chocolate fudge cake is one of those tempting treats that never loses its appeal. Luscious layers of ganache and mousse, alongside a cocoa mirror glaze, give this interpretation from the experts at Callebaut Chocolate Academy genuine showstopper quality.
Why chefs continue to rely on Elle & Vire Professionnel’s All Purpose Butter
In professional kitchens, versatility is no longer a luxury. It is now essential. From delicate pastries and pastry creams to sauces and savory creations, chefs rely on ingredients that deliver consistent quality every day. Few ingredients meet those demands as reliably as a well-made butter.
The hidden logic of roasting
It may be a simple pleasure to coffee lovers, but behind every carefully crafted cup lies a precise science. As MENA’s specialty coffee scene expands, understanding the principles of roasting is becoming critical. Saeed AbdiNasab, coffee teacher and instructor, shares what every roaster needs to know, from heat transfer to energy delivery.
Why coffee is the definitive functional beverage
For decades, coffee was considered less than healthy. However, the evidence today tells a very different story. As cutting-edge research continues to reveal its wide-ranging benefits, Garfield Kerr, CEO of Mokha 1450, tells us why coffee is back in the spotlight for all the right reasons.
