5 minutes with chef Simon Mouannes

5 minutes with chef Simon Mouannes

Executive chef and consultant Simon Mouannes believes that in order to become a great chef, one must work with the best in the business. Here, he gives us a taste of the Saudi market and his upcoming projects.

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60 seconds with executive chef Moath Muneer Mohammed Hamdan of Amman Rotana

60 seconds with executive chef Moath Muneer Mohammed Hamdan of Amman Rotana

Chef Moath Muneer Mohammed Hamdan recently joined Amman Rotana from The Chedi El Gouna Hotel & Resort, Hurghada, bringing with him over 21 years of valuable experience in the hospitality industry. We learn more about how he is wholeheartedly committed to enhancing Amman Rotana’s culinary offerings.

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A taste of culinary excellence with renowned chef Faisal Al Deleigan

A taste of culinary excellence with renowned chef Faisal Al Deleigan

Faisal Al Deleigan is a man of many talents; he is a banker, a world-renowned chef, consultant and humanitarian at heart. With his consultancy work, he showcases not only the richness of a plethora of cuisines but also breathes life into recipes. In this exclusive interview, he tells us about his journey and how he helps his clients achieve success.

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In the kitchen with Ziyad Al Obeid

In the kitchen with Ziyad Al Obeid

Ziyad Al Obeid, research and development chef at Mohammed Nasser Alhajery & Sons Ltd., explains how his career began and shares his wild mushroom risotto recipe.

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Exploring new culinary frontiers with chef Joe Barza

Exploring new culinary frontiers with chef Joe Barza

Globe-trotting chef, television personality and culinary consultant Joe Barza is credited with putting Lebanese cuisine on the global culinary map. We had the opportunity to catch up with him between flights to learn more about his exciting projects.

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Table for two with chef Youssef Akiki

Table for two with chef Youssef Akiki

Having begun his career at the tender age of 15, chef Youssef Akiki has earned himself a great reputation for his creative and purist approach to Lebanese cuisine. Here, he tells us all about his latest venture, Butler’s Table.

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In the kitchen with Vincent Fredureux

In the kitchen with Vincent Fredureux

Passionate about the culinary arts from a young age, Vincent Fredureux has excelled in his craft. We sat down with the research and development chef for Aani&Dani to learn more about his career highlights and what inspires him in the kitchen.

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Food stories with Mandarin Oriental Muscat’s executive chef Raymond Rjaily

Food stories with Mandarin Oriental Muscat’s executive chef Raymond Rjaily

In an exclusive interview, Raymond Rjaily, executive chef of the soon-to-open Mandarin Oriental, Muscat, reveals his passion for food through storytelling, local sourcing, sustainability and community engagement.

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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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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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