Le Flocon artisanal ice cream shop opens in Beirut
Le Flocon, Lebanon’s first artisanal ice cream shop, is changing the ice cream game with its unique flavors. While the world’s first ice cream store opened in Europe at the end of the 17th century, Le Flocon is bringing a modern twist to this age-old treat. In an exclusive interview,...
Hospitality loses a venerable veteran: Raja Nasri
It is with deep sadness that we bid farewell to an icon of the hospitality scene and a member of the Hospitality Services family for decades. Raja Nasri died suddenly on 17 December 2017. The fruit of his labor changed the lives of all who knew him, whether they were...
BLUE NOTE CAFE CELEBRATES 30 YEARS
Beirut’s Blue Note Café, which first opened its doors in Hamra in 1987, has just celebrated its 30th anniversary. As one of the city’s most popular live music venues, it has welcomed countless celebrities, members of the press, politicians and local and foreign diplomats over the past three decades, who have enjoyed its jazz, blues and Oriental performances and authentic Lebanese cuisine.
Soha Atallah new VP of the World Packaging Organization
Soha Attallah, General Manager of Liban Pak, affiliated with the Lebanese Industrialists Association, has made history by becoming the first Arab to be appointed Vice President of the World Packaging Organization (WPO). This achievement highlights the growing influence of Lebanese expertise in the global packaging industry.
The fourth edition of Beirut’s Gourmet Week kicked off
Beirut’s Gourmet Week, the annual rendez-vous for fine food enthusiasts, is back for its fourth edition.
Beirut Cooking Festival soon
The Beirut Cooking Festival and Salon du Chocolat Beirut return to BIEL from November 16-18 for their seventh and fourth editions, respectively. These highly anticipated events attract over 15,000 visitors, offering a platform for chefs, experts, and food lovers to explore a world of culinary delights.
The Beirut Cooking Festival is coming up next week
In its seventh year in a row, Hospitality Services’ Beirut Cooking Festival will take place at Biel for three days, starting November 16.
Whisky Live Beirut hosts Rob Allanson
Whisky Live Beirut is returning for its second edition from October 19-21, creating a buzz among whisky enthusiasts in the region. To kick off the event, an exclusive masterclass was held on October 18 at the Eau de Vie restaurant in Phoenicia Hotel Beirut, hosted by Rob Allanson, global ambassador of Whisky Live and the longest-serving editor of Whisky Magazine. The session aimed to dispel myths surrounding whisky drinking and build anticipation for the upcoming three-day festival.
Chez Zakhia debuts in Beirut
Chez Zakhia, a celebrated Lebanese seafood restaurant, has opened its first branch in Beirut, marking an exciting new chapter for the brand. Situated on the seaside of the iconic Riviera Hotel, the new location offers a prime destination for seafood lovers in the heart of the city. The restaurant, renowned...
The second Whisky Live Beirut comes to town
As the premier whisky tasting event in the region, Whisky Live Beirut is set to celebrate its highly anticipated second edition at Le Yacht Club Beirut. This year, the event promises to showcase more than 40 of the world’s finest whiskies, making it an unmissable occasion for enthusiasts and connoisseurs...
