Exclusive: Meet Chef Stéphane Jego

Exclusive: Meet Chef Stéphane Jego

In an exclusive interview with Chef Stéphane Jego from L’Ami Jean, Hodema consulting services sits down with the chef at Liza Beirut for a one on one Franco-Libanaise culinary exploration.

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Three celebrity chefs join Burj Al Arab Jumeirah

Three celebrity chefs join Burj Al Arab Jumeirah

The news follows the recent milestone recruitment of Michael Ellis as Chief Culinary Officer, the former Managing Director of the Michelin Guide.

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Meet Top Chef Ali Ghzawi

Meet Top Chef Ali Ghzawi

Jordanian chef Ali Ghzawi was recently crowned MBC Arabia’s Top Chef 2019 in what proved to be a nailbiting series finale. The youngest of the 17 contestants, Ghzawi gained the coveted title, following a grueling series of competitions. In an exclusive interview, the rising star talked HN through the ups and downs of taking part in the contest

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Portugal’s finest culinary stars

Portugal’s finest culinary stars

HN reached out to five of Portugal’s globally recognized chefs who are raising the profile of the cuisine with their alluring culinary creations

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5 questions to Christophe Bacquié, 3-Michelin star chef

5 questions to Christophe Bacquié, 3-Michelin star chef

Restaurant Christophe Bacquié was one of two restaurants to receive its third star for the first time in the Michelin Guide France. He spoke to HN about what his coveted stars mean to him and his experience in the Middle East

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Nestlé Professional Middle East Golden Chef’s Hat winners announced

Nestlé Professional Middle East Golden Chef’s Hat winners announced

Nestlé Professional Middle East, an expert in helping foodservice operators grow their businesses with creative, branded beverage and culinary solutions, announced the winners of the sixth edition of Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat. It is UAE’s longest-running culinary competition. The winning pair, Savio D’souza and Babu Ram Bhusal, will go on...

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Le Gray Beirut appoints executive chef Nicolas Herbault

Le Gray Beirut appoints executive chef Nicolas Herbault

Le Gray Beirut is delighted to announce the appointment of Nicolas Herbault as the new executive chef. Originally from France, Loire Valley, Chef Herbault comes with a breath of French air and 17 years of experience traveling the world and discovering culinary cultures. Chef Herbault joins Le Gray, after a...

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35 Influential Women in Hospitality

35 Influential Women in Hospitality

HN shines a spotlight on 35 of the top female hospitality professionals and entrepreneurs in the Middle East…

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Radisson Blu Martinez appoints new head chef

Radisson Blu Martinez appoints new head chef

  Radisson Blu Martinez hotel, Beirut recently appointed Najib Kalouch as its new head chef. Kalouch started his career working at the Metropolitan hotel before moving to Le Gray for a nine-year stint. Chef Najib has a strong background in the F&B division with 16 years of experience. He is...

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