Chedi Hegra to open in AlUla this year

Chedi Hegra to open in AlUla this year

The Chedi Hegra is slated to open in AlUla later this year, boasting 35 guest rooms connected to the Hegra landscape and three fine-dining restaurants, a cafe, spa and pool.

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In the kitchen with Wassim Irani

In the kitchen with Wassim Irani

We took time out with Wassim Irani, production manager of Kitopi, to see what’s trending in the culinary world and learn how to prepare one of his tasty dishes.

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In the kitchen with Mohammad Nashwan

In the kitchen with Mohammad Nashwan

As executive chef of Mövenpick Resort &  Spa Dead Sea, Mohammad Nashwan loves to experiment with new flavors. We discover what drives his passion and learn how to prepare his famous sea bass fillet.

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In the kitchen with David Harnois

In the kitchen with David Harnois

We caught up with David Harnois, director of culinary at Radisson Blu Hotel, Kuwait, to find out what inspires him and what he has planned for 2023.

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Iconic entertainment with Anissa Helou

Iconic entertainment with Anissa Helou

Chef Anissa Helou is not only the winner of the Foodics Icon Award for Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023, but she is also a renowned cookbook author who popularized Levantine cuisine on an international level. In this exclusive interview, she explains how she got to where she is today.

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Patrick Khoueiry appointed new executive chef of Mövenpick Hotel & Resort Beirut

Patrick Khoueiry appointed new executive chef of Mövenpick Hotel & Resort Beirut

Mövenpick Hotel & Resort Beirut has appointed acclaimed chef Patrick Khoueiry as its new executive chef.

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Unlocking the secrets to the success of Em Sherif with Mireille Hayek 

Unlocking the secrets to the success of Em Sherif with Mireille Hayek 

Mireille Hayek is an intuitive, spontaneous and meticulous restaurateur. However, she doesn’t take success for granted. In this exclusive interview, Hayek shares her story and what drives her ambition.  

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Georges Mansour appointed executive chef of InterContinental Jordan 

Georges Mansour appointed executive chef of InterContinental Jordan 

InterContinental Jordan has appointed Georges Mansour as its new executive chef to oversee the hotel’s culinary activities. He brings with him over two decades of experience working in upscale hotels and fine-dining establishments.

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A theatrical dining experience with Antonio Lopez

A theatrical dining experience with Antonio Lopez

With a mantra of “life is short, do what you love,” Antonio Lopez, Teatro Restaurant’s executive sous chef, did just that. He left a career in engineering to pursue his passion for culinary arts, finding his place at Rotana Abu Dhabi’s star restaurant. Here, he gives us a glimpse into Teatro and what makes it such a phenomenal success.

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A Jun’s breeze with chef Kelvin Cheung

A Jun’s breeze with chef Kelvin Cheung

Kelvin Cheung, a celebrated Chinese-Canadian chef and partner at Jun’s, spent his early years exploring flavors. In an exclusive interview with HN, the third-generation chef discusses how he spent the majority of his youth preparing for a life of travel and working with Asian foods in foreign kitchens.

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