Craving authentic Japanese food with chef Kotaro Hayashi of Morimoto Doha

Craving authentic Japanese food with chef Kotaro Hayashi of Morimoto Doha

Chef Kotaro Hayashi, a retired professional football player, found his calling in the kitchen once he realized that Japanese cuisine was not showcased properly in different parts of the world. In an exclusive interview with Hospitality News ME, Hayashi explains how he has dedicated his career to being a master sushi chef and unveiled his goal of offering a wide range of incomparable authentic Japanese dishes to the heart of Qatar as he heads the kitchen of Morimoto as a master sushi chef.

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Café BRIX Dubai set to open in September

Café BRIX Dubai set to open in September

The Lab Holding has announced the group’s newest addition, Café BRIX, which is set to open in September at the idyllic Jumeirah Fishing Harbour Dubai.

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Five minutes with Andreas Wissdorf, multi-property GM of Marriott International in Kuwait

Five minutes with Andreas Wissdorf, multi-property GM of Marriott International in Kuwait

With over three decades of experience in international hotel operations and leadership in the hospitality industry, Andreas Wissdorf, multi-property general manager for Marriott International in Kuwait, is a seasoned professional. We discover more about Wissdorf and how he plans to navigate the future of The Marriott Executive Apartments Kuwait City.

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Barista Espresso partners with Spexal to empower the next generation of innovators

Barista Espresso partners with Spexal to empower the next generation of innovators

Barista Espresso, the leading Lebanese coffee brand renowned for its dedication to excellence has partnered with Spexal, a pioneering robotics company, to introduce a new coffee technology. The innovative and fun creation, executed by the NDU (Notre Dame University, Lebanon) students, is set to revolutionize the way people experience coffee. Exclusively active throughout the month of June, robotic creation promises to delight coffee enthusiasts and tech fanatics alike.

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Official launching of Lebanon’s culinary nation branding promotional campaign to support Agrifood Export

Official launching of Lebanon’s culinary nation branding promotional campaign to support Agrifood Export

During a press conference on June 15 at the Smallville hotel, the Lebanese Ministry of Economy and Trade and Fair-Trade Lebanon, in partnership with the Department of States’ Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) and under the auspice of BIEEL project announced the launching of Lebanon’s culinary nation branding promotional campaign aimed to support Lebanese agrifood exports.

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St. Regis Gardens Dubai’s latest world-class dining destination

St. Regis Gardens Dubai’s latest world-class dining destination

The St. Regis Gardens, situated atop Nakheel Mall and managed by The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm, is an exciting new project that is set to redefine the dining experience. The luxury destination will showcase a collection of five restaurants, each offering a distinct culinary experience.

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Dubai hosts the Barry Callebaut Future of Indulgence On Tour

Dubai hosts the Barry Callebaut Future of Indulgence On Tour

Barry Callebaut & EMF Middle East brought its Future of Indulgence On Tour campaign to the Dubai Chocolate Academy in a bid to inspire Barry Callebaut’s industrial customers on what the future holds in terms of consumer trends and chocolate indulgences.

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Construction underway for Sharaan Resort and International Summit Centre

Construction underway for Sharaan Resort and International Summit Centre

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has begun construction of its Sharaan Resort and International Summit Centre, designed by French architect Jean Nouvel. The project will be built in the mountains of Sharaan Nature Reserve and aims to meet ambitious sustainability goals for the construction phase and resort operations.

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Redefining the gastronomic scene one restaurant at a time

Redefining the gastronomic scene one restaurant at a time

With a plethora of new restaurant openings, the Middle East’s gastronomic scene is flourishing; some homegrown brands are even venturing further into Europe.

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Saudi Arabia leads the way for new projects

Saudi Arabia leads the way for new projects

A notable shift has occurred in the regional hotel construction landscape, which saw the UAE relinquishing its position as the leader in hotels under construction.

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