A touch of Provencal charm with chef Rita Yazbek

A touch of Provencal charm with chef Rita Yazbek

Chef Rita Yazbek’s culinary journey in the world of hospitality and gastronomy is nothing short of inspiring. Having worked alongside renowned chefs like Adrien Trouilloud and Alain Ducasse, she played an instrumental role in the success of SUD Restobar, which she co-founded. Yazbek is now embarking on an exciting culinary adventure with her new project Cezanne in Dbayeh, just outside Beirut. We find out more about the venue that exudes Provencal charm.

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Cuisine and calligraphy at IDAM – Ducasse Paris

Cuisine and calligraphy at IDAM – Ducasse Paris

Damien Leroux has led operations at IDAM, Michelin-starred chef Alain Ducasse’s award-winning restaurant situated at the top of the iconic Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, for almost two years. Here, the executive chef talks to HN about the ingredients he’s discovered since arriving in Qatar, the inspiration that his surroundings are generating and his commitment to supporting local producers

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World Restaurant Awards 2019 announced

World Restaurant Awards 2019 announced

Stars of the culinary industry gathered in Paris as global leader IMG unveiled ‘Oscars of the restaurant world’. The annual World Restaurant Awards recognizes and celebrates the diversity of the international restaurant scene, delivered by the team that brings Taste Festivals to 20 cities around the world, as well as The...

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Alain Ducasse to debut restaurant in Beirut

Alain Ducasse to debut restaurant in Beirut

  Star chef Alain Ducasse will be opening his first restaurant in Beirut. “We have signed an MOU and are now in the process of negotiating details,” Rita Saad, ‎director of marketing and public relations at Le Gray, Beirut told HN.   She explained that the plan is for a...

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