A taste of home sealed in friendship with cheffe Sandra Sfeir of Almas restaurant

A taste of home sealed in friendship with cheffe Sandra Sfeir of Almas restaurant

Sandra Sfeir took an unconventional path to the kitchen. After earning a degree in graphic design, she moved to Paris to train in French cuisine. She once intended to return to Lebanon to manage her father’s restaurant but chose instead to build something of her own in Paris. At Almas, friendship became as central as heritage, shaping a concept rooted in shared memories and collective storytelling. She tells us more.

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Youssef Akiki’s next cut: A steakhouse and butchery in Lebanon

Youssef Akiki’s next cut: A steakhouse and butchery in Lebanon

Youssef Akiki, owner of Brût and president of Disciples Escoffier Lebanon, is a prominent figure in Lebanon’s culinary scene. As he prepares to open a new steakhouse and butchery in Antelias, he reflects on creativity, balance and the milestones that shaped his year.

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Al Khawajat Group: Celebrating lebanese cuisine from peak to coast

Al Khawajat Group: Celebrating lebanese cuisine from peak to coast

From mountain hospitality to urban dining and coastal seafood, the Al Khawajat Group’s concepts reflect Lebanon’s diverse landscape and rich culinary heritage.

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A taste of the kingdom in France with chef Abdualltef Alrashoudi of bakery LÂM

A taste of the kingdom in France with chef Abdualltef Alrashoudi of bakery LÂM

Located in The Avenues, Kuwait City, Midar offers a sophisticated yet nostalgic seafood experience that draws inspiration from Kuwait’s golden era of the 1960s and 1970s, a time of prosperity in design and culture.

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Inside the kitchen of Demind group’s executive chef Timothy Newton

Inside the kitchen of Demind group’s executive chef Timothy Newton

Step inside the dynamic kitchens of Demind Group with executive chef Timothy Newton, where he provides an inside look at the people, processes and principles that define his approach to gastronomy.

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Redefining Emirati cuisine with chef Ali Yazdi

Redefining Emirati cuisine with chef Ali Yazdi

Ali Yazdi, Emirati chef and founder of Ali Yazdi Consultancy, fuses traditional heritage with modern techniques to elevate Emirati cuisine. He discusses his vision for bringing UAE flavors and culinary traditions to a global audience.

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Culinary advisor chef Elie Lteif reveals the bold flavors

Culinary advisor chef Elie Lteif reveals the bold flavors

In this exclusive, the talented chef Elie Lteif, culinary advisor at Nestlé Professional, dishes on the hottest culinary trends shaping the region’s flavors.

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