Italian flair in Dubai with Giuseppe Pezzella, group executive chef of Chic Nonna
Giuseppe Pezzella is a culinary innovator. Here, the talented chef discusses his plans to bring a touch of Michelin-starred experience to Chic Nonna.
Revolutionary gastronomy with a unique feminine touch with chef Alena Solodovichenko
Chef Alena Solodovichenko, executive chef at Sfumato and Soiree Wine Bar, is a force to be reckoned with. From achieving a Michelin recommendation to earning an array of prestigious awards, including the GQ Russia Super Woman of the Year Award, she has accomplished a great deal. Here we discover how she seeks to revolutionize urban dining.
Khalidia Palace Hotel Dubai set to open Q4 of 2023
Khalidia Palace Hotel by Mourouj Gloria, a new five-star property located in Dubai’s historic Deira district, is on track to launch by Q4 2023.
In the kitchen with Biju Mohamed
As executive chef of Elite Group Hotels, Biju Mohamed tells us about his career highlights, plans for 2023 and shows us how to make his famous baked sea bass dish.
Youssef Akiki and Davy Tissot’s culinary collaboration for a cause
On September 16, 2023, renowned chefs Youssef Akiki and Davy Tissot collaborated on a fundraising culinary event at brût in Hrajel, Lebanon. The event was a celebration of Lebanese cuisine and a testament to the country’s culinary prowess, with all proceeds dedicated to acquiring equipment for a Lebanese culinary school.
IHG debuts its first urban luxury resort and spa in Riyadh
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the addition of InterContinental Durrat Al Riyadh Resort & Spa to its portfolio of resorts in KSA.
In the kitchen with influential chefs in the Middle East
In today’s dynamic culinary landscape, a host of rising talents are igniting a new wave of creativity in the kitchen.
Chef Youssef Akiki places Lebanon on the culinary map with chef Tissot
Chef Youssef Akiki is not just a culinary master but also a true ambassador for Lebanon. He has earned a global reputation for his innovative and authentic approach to Lebanese cuisine. He is the owner and manager of the F&B consultancy firm Kitchen Backstage Company and the visionary behind brût, a unique farm-to-table concept that offers an immersive experience in Levantine cuisine. Additionally, Akiki has launched Butler’s Table offering Mediterranean cuisine with vibrant, fresh ingredients. As a board member of the Lebanese Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafes, Night-Clubs & Pastries, and through his consultancy work with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in Lebanon, as well as thrilling collaborations such as the one with celebrity chef Davy Tissot at brût in Hrajel-Lebanon this September 16, Akiki is committed to putting Lebanon on the international culinary map.
JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh appoints chef Hamzeh Abu Elfoul as its new culinary director
JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh has appointed chef Hamzeh Abu Elfoul as its new culinary director. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Abu Elfoul brings a wealth of international culinary expertise and a remarkable portfolio of luxury hospitality brands to his role.
On the couch with F&B enthusiast Andre Alexy, GM of Amazónico Dubai
As an ambitious F&B enthusiast with an insatiable appetite for traveling and exploring new cultures, cuisines and concepts, Andre Alexy has brought his passion to life with Amazónico Dubai. We sat down with the restaurateur to find out what makes Amazonico a go-to culinary destination.
