Hunter & Barrel opens at Vida Emirates Hill, Dubai
Paying homage to the region’s history of land and sea hunting, Hunter & Barrel has opened its doors at Vida Emirate’s Hills, offering clients a range of charcoal roasted meats and vegetables, a selection of coffee and barrel-aged craft beverages.
Five minutes in kitchen utopia with Mohamad Ballout
Mohamad Ballout, CEO and founder of Kitopi — a renowned cloud kitchen platform — prides himself on being in the business of “satisfying the world’s appetite.” Here, he speaks about allowing brands to scale up across borders.
A culinary journey with three-star Michelin chef Heinz Beck
With three Michelin stars under his belt, Heinz Beck — founder of The Order of the Knights of Italian Cuisine — is a prolific culinary artist. Always selecting the right ingredients and using scientific processes to create extraordinary dishes, we spoke to him about his career and the latest trends in gastronomy.
Five minutes with Joe Barza
Renowned chef, television personality and culinary consultant Joe Barza is credited with introducing Lebanese cuisine to diners around the world. We spoke to him about his recent award and his upcoming projects.
A food affair with Mohamad Najem
Mohamad Najem, advisory chef and consultant of Leaders Cooking Academy, gives us the lowdown on the world of cooking and food.
5 minutes with executive chef Mohammad Atieh, Jordan’s rising star
Mohammad Atieh gained experience at some of the top five-star luxury hotels in the GCC before returning home to become one of the youngest executive chefs in Jordan. In this exclusive interview, we spoke with the executive chef finds out more about his career and his current role at Marriott W Hotel Jordan.
In the spotlight: Mayada Badr, CEO of KSA’s Culinary Arts Authority
Even though she lives by the moment, her new life motto is ‘Enjoy simple pleasures that could be so rewarding, as simple as enjoying a meal with a piece of bread.
Chef Gerard Brack is the new head chef at Trump International Golf Club Dubai, Stoke House
Brack will be in charge of menu development, staff training, supervising kitchen staff, budgets, costing and implementation of food safety.
Meaty talks with Hisao Ueda of TakaHisa Japanese Restaurant
With a deep understanding for exceptional meats, including grading systems, marbling and the breeding environment, executive chef Hisao Ueda of TakaHisa Japanese Restaurant has made a name for himself in the culinary world. Here, he share his expertise on how to source the finest meats.
