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Chef Edward Mair appointed Executive Chef at Sofitel Dubai Downtown

Sofitel Dubai Downtown has appointed Chef Edward Mair as its new Executive Chef, marking a fresh chapter in the hotel’s

“My DNA stays the same. It’s unapologetic, disruptive, and original” – Chef Akmal Anuar on the journey so far

Chef Akmal Anuar has built some of Dubai’s most respected restaurants by staying true to his roots, trusting his instincts,

Pastry with purpose: Interview with Carmen Rueda Hernandez

Carmen Rueda Hernandez opens up about her approach to pastry, the inspiration behind her desserts, and the future of the

The Distributor

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Silver Hill Duck

Silver Hill Duck expands reach in Saudi Arabia with Gulfwest Co.

Silver Hill Duck is now available in Jeddah following a successful launch in Riyadh This expansion is a key step for

The future of tea: Interview with Markus Zbinden

Markus Zbinden, the co-founder and CEO of AVANTCHA Tea, discusses how sustainability, innovation, and culinary integration are shaping the future

Welsh Food & Drink industry gears up for Gulfood 2025

Sponsored: At Gulfood 2025, fifteen Welsh food and drink companies will represent Wales under the Cymru Wales banner, aiming to

The Season

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Chef Heinzelmann’s seasonal asparagus menu arrives at Ernst Biergarten

Ernst Biergarten & Wirtshaus at 25hours Hotel One Central is marking Germany’s beloved ‘Spargelzeit’—asparagus season—with a dedicated seasonal menu that

Maison de la Plage

Maison de la Plage celebrates first anniversary

Maison de la Plage marks its first anniversary with The First Escale, a one-day event on February 22nd, drawing inspiration

Behind Casinetto’s rise: CEO & Country Manager of KSA on innovation, partnerships, and expansion

Sponsored: Casinetto, a prominent supplier of premium Italian and European ingredients to the HoReCa (Hotels, Restaurants, and Catering) sector, has

The Source

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USA Cheese Guild

The USA Cheese Guild’s role in the MENA region

Sponsored: Renowned for its ingenuity and unwavering dedication to quality, the USA Cheese Guild champions the excellence of American cheesemaking

Emirates Flight Catering fully acquires Bustanica

Emirates Flight Catering has completed the full acquisition of Emirates Bustanica, formerly known as Emirates Crop One, alongside its consumer

Gates Hospitality announces strategic partnership with frntlne

Gates Hospitality unveiled its collaboration with frntlne, an innovative company armed with an avant-garde, science-backed proprietary online platform. This partnership marks

The Critic

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FZN by Björn Frantzén earns three Michelin stars in under a year

FZN by Björn Frantzén, located at Atlantis, The Palm, has made an extraordinary debut by earning three Michelin stars in

Trèsind Studio becomes first Indian restaurant in the world to earn three Michelin stars

Trèsind Studio has made history as the first Indian restaurant in the world to be awarded three Michelin stars, as

Inside the ultimate burger showdown: A Cut Above Burgers at The Ninth Cut

Presenting A Cut Above Burgers at The Ninth Cut—an electrifying showdown in the quest to discover the best dream burger After

The Country

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Avli by Tashas Bahrain opening

Tashas Group expands with Avli’s Bahrain debut

Tashas Group, led by CEO and Founder Natasha Sideris, has officially opened the doors to Avli by Tashas in Bahrain,

Deliverect hits one billion orders and accelerates MENA expansion

This milestone reinforces Deliverect’s role as a trusted partner in enterprise digital ordering, powering over 69,000 locations across 52 countries

Panchali Mahendra on passion, pressure and building restaurants that last

In this interview, Panchali Mahendra reflects on her journey so far, the realities of the industry and why passion, not

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Inside the ultimate burger showdown: A Cut Above Burgers at The Ninth Cut

Presenting A Cut Above Burgers at The Ninth Cut—an electrifying showdown in the quest to discover the best dream burger After

The Pro Chef of the Year 2024

Mohammad Zeeshan, Executive Chef at Trèsind Dubai, has been named

The Pro Chef of the Year 2023

The live cooking challenge on December 8, 2023, was a

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