Classic chocolate brownies
Winter is an ideal time to elevate pastry menus with comforting, indulgent favorites that deliver on both taste and presentation. Developed by the experts at Callebaut Chocolate Academy, these classic chocolate brownies are sure to strike a sweet note with dessert lovers, whatever the weather or time of day.
Multi-unit franchise models: The full perspective
Babette Marzheuser-Wood is a founding partner at Global Franchise Group Dentons and managing director at Dentons Franchise Advisory. Here, she talks us through the benefits and potential challenges of these models, and shares her top negotiation tips.
3 experts on meat and poultry’s protein-packed potential
Buoyed by wellness shifts that champion the benefits of high-protein, low-carb eating, meat and poultry are riding high in supermarkets and restaurants. Three industry professionals explain how producers can meet today’s very different consumer demands, which include not only taste, but also values and aesthetics.
Aline Kamakian on preserving Armenian heritage through worldwide hospitality
From a family table in Beirut to international acclaim, Aline Kamakian, founder and CEO of Fig Holding, has built Mayrig into a global ambassador for Armenian cuisine. A chef whose work extends from disciplined expansion to humanitarian service, she reflects here on preservation, purpose and an upcoming surprise for Lebanon.
Esco-bar Coctel y Cocina: Awarded, elevated, expanding
Esco-Bar, the celebrated Lebanese bar-restaurant concept by MEC Concepts, takes its global expansion to new heights with the opening of Esco-Bar Coctel y Cocina in Palm West Beach Dubai in 2022.
14 hospitality leaders on building brands with staying power
From family legacies to bold startups, the Middle East’s hospitality landscape is being shaped by entrepreneurs with a razor-sharp vision for how they want to grow their business. Careful expansion, investing in team development and creating guest experiences that resonate rather than embracing every trend are among their strategies. Here, 14 regional business leaders share their journeys, from lessons learned to future plans.
Two Swissôtel destinations In Türkiye one unforgettable journey
Blending Swiss precision with authentic Turkish hospitality, Swissôtel in Türkiye offers travelers two distinctive destinations designed around experience, wellbeing and cultural immersion.
