Navigating the next wave of urban hospitality in Lebanon with Hicham A. Ragheb
With more than two decades of expertise in hospitality, retail and real estate consultancy, Hicham A. Ragheb, founder and MD of Amlak Properties & Consulting, explores the evolution of urban hospitality.
The perfect duo behind Ghia Holding, CEO Christian Ghosn and marketing director and BDO Raissa Ghosn
As the sibling duo behind Ghia Holding, Christian and Raissa Ghosn are giving Lebanese hospitality fresh energy.
Chef Karim Haïdar celebrates Lebanese flavors in his new book
Karim Haïdar releases Dictionnaire des Saveurs du Liban, a book exploring Lebanon’s culinary identity through its ingredients, traditions and regional flavors. We sat with the chef and owner of Sama restaurant and Les Mots et le Ciel catering to discuss his book and Lebanese cuisine.
Em Sherif enters a new expansion phase in Lebanon
7 Management and ADIHH have unveiled the expansion of the Em Sherif brand into the UAE, with the launch of Em Sherif Sea Café.
Lebanese hospitality brands scaling across borders
From fine dining to fast casual, Lebanese F&B concepts are extending their reach regionally and beyond to great acclaim. Here, we spotlight several success stories that are helping to ensure Lebanon retains its reputation as a culinary innovation hub at home and abroad.
“The Power To Say Yes!” with Christine Assouad
Christine Assouad is a serial entrepreneur with 28 years of experience across food, beverage, retail, investment and leadership. Published author, head of The Catalyst of Growth, founder of Dunkin Lebanon, Semsom and a Shark Tank Lebanon judge, she mentors entrepreneurs across MENA and beyond. From boardrooms to Shark Tank, she explains why saying yes became her most powerful leadership move.
Liza Beirut sets sights on Saudi Arabia with Ziad Asseily, co-founder and CEO
In this interview, Ziad Asseily, co-founder and CEO of Liza Restaurants, unveils how the collaboration with MJS Holding came about, the motivation behind bringing Liza to Saudi Arabia and much more.
Expansion plans on the menu with Karl Atallah, CEO and founder of Amar restaurants
By blending Lebanese tradition, modern innovation, immersive design and genuine, memorable guest connections, Amar restaurant group has successfully expanded its operations across Lebanon. We caught up with Karl Atallah, CEO and founder, to learn about the story behind the brand and its newest branches in KSA.
Celebrated catering brand Socrate to open a restaurant in DT Beirut, says GM Saadeddine Zeidan
Saadeddine Zeidan, GM of Lebanese catering firm Socrate, talks challenges, trends and expansion into Beirut Souks with a reimagined restaurant concept and experience.
A taste of Lebanon in Barcelona with Joey Attieh restaurateur behind Albé Barcelona and âme
Joey Attieh, restaurateur and entrepreneur behind Albé Barcelona and âme, was born in Beirut and trained in Switzerland. His deep Lebanese roots continue to shape his identity, creativity and hospitality journey. Guided by the belief that “what’s meant to be will always find a way,” he’s forging a bold path to place Lebanese cuisine firmly on the European map.
