New GM joins Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort, Beirut
Iseli joins Kempinski Summerland from Kempinski Hotel Yinchuan in China, the first international European-style luxury hotel in the city.
L’Académie Libanaise de la Gastronomie awards Mickael Gantner, executive chef of Central Beirut
Members of l’Académie Libanaise de la Gastronomie met at Centrale restaurant in November to award French chef Mickael Gantner with an honorary diploma from L’Académie Internationale de la Gastronomie.
Le Phénicien is awarded by l’Académie Libanaise de la Gastronomie
In November, members of l’Académie Libanaise de la Gastronomie organized a lunch at Le Phénicien restaurant (Horch Tabet, Beirut) to award the owner, Habib Hadid, with the Special Price.
B018, the Beirut-born legacy, makes its way to Dubai
For decades, B018, Beirut’s acclaimed “bunker,” has been calling all music and party lovers to an alluring nightlife scene.
Karam Wines shines at 2021’s Top 50 Vineyards in the World
This year saw 10 new destinations in the top 50, with Karam Wines in Lebanon grabbing the highest new entry, reaching number 14 in the list.
Online launch of Sosy Yoko in Lebanon
Developed and produced in Poland, Sosy Yoko is a gluten-free, vegan and 100% plant-based product that combines smooth mayonnaise and tangy wasabi.
Epic views and exciting news at Burj on Bay Hotel, Lebanon
Overlooking the Bay of Jounieh and the iconic Casino du Liban, Burj on Bay Hotel is a triumph in luxury hospitality. We spoke with Nicolas Broumana, the hotel’s food and beverage manager, to hear about the latest developments and how Burj on Bay Hotel is elevating its five-star offering.
Lebanese restaurant Em Sherif to debut in London’s Harrods
Em Sherif, which has 12 branches in the Middle East, has been included in many top lists, including the world’s 50 best restaurants.
Accor signs an exclusive partnership with celebrity chef Maroun Chedid
The partnership with Chef Maroun Chedidi illustrates Accor’s strategy to consolidate its position as a leading hospitality group.
Domaine des Tourelles has launched GinBey, a Lebanese gin brand
Distilled at the Domaine des Tourelles winery, GinBey is the fruit of years of hard work and research by winemaker Faouzi Issa.
