A family affair with Chef Samaan Helal
Chef Samaan Helal has plenty of experience under his belt, having worked in kitchens around the world, from the Gulf to New York and many cities in between. HN sat with the visionary chef to discuss his latest projects in KSA, some of which include his three children.
Ramadan culinary trends with chef Paul Hayward, brought to you by Elle & Vire
Executive pastry chef Paul Hayward, consultant and owner of Ph by Design, reveals the culinary trends of the season and his favorite Elle & Vire products.
A cut above the rest: Top Chef winner Charbel Hayek
A seasoned expert in hygiene and food safety, Bana Kalash Kobrosly is general manager of Rentokil Boecker Lebanon. Here, she shares the firm’s latest news and expansion plans.
60 seconds with Christian Rosse, executive chef of Amwaj Rotana JBR Dubai
From a 17-year-old apprentice in a small farmhouse in North Germany to leading the kitchen of a five-star Amwaj Rotana in Dubai, Chef Christian Rosse’s career path has been nothing short of amazing.
Five minutes with Kamp Catering’s Richard Seidel
Richard Seidel, Kamp Catering’s development chef, tells us everything we need to know about the group’s portfolio of trendy restaurants.
5 questions with “The Demon Chef”
HN caught up with chef Alvin Leung to hear more about his future plans, including the The Demon Duck in Dubai.
Eclectic Japanese food with prodigy chef Reif Othman
Award-winning chef Reif Othman, owner of the Reif Japanese Kushiyaki restaurant brand, is known for his witty, trendsetting culinary style. Here, he tells us about his latest collaboration with Baky Hospitality and his future projects.
A culinary encounter with Tarek Alameddine, culinary director of Baky Hospitality
Visionary chef Tarek Alameddine, who is currently at the helm of Baky Hospitality’s kitchen, talks about his culinary journey, from the world-famous Noma in Copenhagen to new adventures in Egypt.
The renaissance of Arabic food with Top Chef Tala Bashmi
Born in Bahrain, Tala Bashmi is making a name for herself as one of the most promising stars of the culinary world. The MBC Top Chef finalist and winner of MENA’s Best Female Chef award 2022 is on a quest to not only modernize Arabic cuisine but also create a culinary journey like no other in her restaurant, Fusions by Tala.
David Bonet appointed executive pastry chef at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
David Bonet joins the Abu Dhabi property after gaining insights and inspiration from an array of markets around the world.
