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Internationally-acclaimed chef Grégoire Berger has made a name for himself once more on the world stage in recent months. In a succession of honours, chef Grégoire scooped The Pro Chef Middle East “Chef of the Year” title, before becoming the only full-time, Dubai-based chef to be named in the Best
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Internationally-acclaimed chef and restaurateur Marco Pierre White has opened his second Abu Dhabi-based restaurant, Marco’s New York Italian at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. His first restaurant in the capital, Marco Pierre White Steakhouse, Bar & Grill is located within the same property. Inspired by his Italian heritage and
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Described as a ‘journey of the senses and an explosion of flavour’, Vikas Khanna opened his new Dubai-based restaurant Kinara by Vikas Khanna at JA Lake View Hotel, JA The Resort in September 2019. Chef of Michelin star acclaim, Vikas Khanna is an internationally lauded Indian chef, award-winning author, poet, humanitarian
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Born and raised in Beirut, Rami Nasser recently joined the Four Seasons family as chef de cuisine at MINA Brasserie, Four Seasons Dubai, DIFC. Seasoned chef Rami first worked with the brand when he joined the Four Seasons Hotel, Beirut, in 2010 as demi chef de partie – a title he
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The 41st edition of HostMilano – the global hospitality event organised by Fiera Milano, saw more than 200,000 visitors attend the five-day event in October 2019. The statistics show an 8% increase in attendance compared to 2017, confirming the shows most successful edition yet. More than 40% of visitors at the
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Bridging a gap in Dubai’s market for casual, street food style Japanese eats, chef-owner Reif Othman has opened Reif Japanese Kushiyaki at Dar Wasl Mall in Jumeirah. A homegrown concept priding itself on flavour, simplicity and minimal food wastage – Reif Japanese Kushiyaki is where quality and affordability are key.
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Social by Heinz Beck's chef de cuisine, Francesco Acquaviva, recently held an evening of gastronomy at The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management alongside the school's students. The evening was attended by F&B industry peers, and consisted of a specially-curated six-course menu featuring a selection of Heinz Beck's signature dishes, including
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The only professional competition of its class in the Middle East, the Richemont Masterbaker Pastry & Baking Championships are designed to shine a light on the most exciting emerging industry talents and give them the opportunity to train under Masters in Switzerland, as part of the winners’ prize. After a
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Representing the UAE in the dreamy island paradise of Maldives, chef Colin Clague partnered with Coco Bodu Hithi in August 2019 to host two exclusive tasting menu dinners and a guest masterclass at the resort’s seafood-led, fine dining restaurant Aqua. During his guest culinary residency, Colin brought a refined taste of
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Since joining Sambusek, the Lebanese restaurant at Rosewood Abu Dhabi, as its head chef in 2012, chef Emad Zalloum had led the restaurant to become of the capital’s top spots for Middle Eastern cuisine. Chef Emad is a culinary ambassador of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines and in a one-to-one with
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