French pastry chef Christelle Brua reigns supreme

French pastry chef Christelle Brua reigns supreme

Christelle Brua, French pastry chef at the three Michelin star Pré Catelan restaurant in Paris, becomes the guide’s first woman to win the Valrhona Best Pastry Chef in the World award hosted by the prestigious restaurant association Les Grandes Tables du Monde, at their 64th conference in Marrakech, Morocco. HN talked...

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Two Lebanese chefs participated in the World Heritage Cuisine Summit & Food Festival

Two Lebanese chefs participated in the World Heritage Cuisine Summit & Food Festival

The summit is a celebration of long standing food traditions showcased by chefs. It will cater to all palates and food connoisseurs.

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Master Chef UK Celebrity Opens Lebanese Restaurant In Hong Kong

Master Chef UK Celebrity Opens Lebanese Restaurant In Hong Kong

The densely-populated, yet vibrant and colorful port city of Hong Kong, is now home to Lebanese born Chef Jad Youssef, a celebrity of Master Chef UK

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Paul Wieser appointed as executive chef at two Shangri-la properties in Oman

Paul Wieser appointed as executive chef at two Shangri-la properties in Oman

With over 25 years in the industry, Chef Wieser worked in markets as diverse as Europe, Asia and Middle East for hospitality brands.

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Michelin-star Chef, Christopher Hache brings his culinary creativity to Beirut

Michelin-star Chef, Christopher Hache brings his culinary creativity to Beirut

Paris met ‘The Paris of the Middle East’ today when celebrated Michelin-star chef of Hôtel de Crillon joined Beirut’s French cuisine master, Chef Youssef Akiki of Burgundy restaurant, to create an illustrious menu for none other than world-renowned fashion designer, Elie Saab

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Celebrity chef Marc Abed learns 300 years of pizza-making in 30 days

Celebrity chef Marc Abed learns 300 years of pizza-making in 30 days

Lebanese born Chef Marc Abed’s latest project saw him hanging his hat and comfortably slipping into the role of apprentice. The aim, is to learn firsthand, how some of his favorite dishes are originally made.

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Four Seasons Hotel Doha to host Chef Nobu in September

Four Seasons Hotel Doha to host Chef Nobu in September

The celebration will feature two distinct events allowing guests to sip, savor and socialize with world renowned Chef Nobu in the restaurant’s intimate setting.

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Meet The Chef: Melissa O’Donnell

Meet The Chef: Melissa O’Donnell

As part of Massaya Faqra’s International Chefs Program celebrating 20 years of winemaking in Lebanon, Chef Melissa O’Donnell flew in from New York City for two days to mark the occasion and cook a special menu, inspired by Lil’ Gem – her ‘Lebanese-ish’ restaurant in the Big Apple. Here, O’Donnell tells HN how she set out to capture the flavors, sentiments and nostalgia of the Lebanese cuisine she remembers from her childhood

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