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Chef Maria Gallegos Carranza takes the reins at Trader Vic’s Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Hailing from Mexico, Chef Maria brings over 10 years of culinary experience to the lively Trader Vic’s restaurant at Hilton Dubai Jumeirah. A graduate of Universidad del Valle de Mexico, Maria holds a B.S in Restaurant Management. Self-driven
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Chef Fadul Alkassem takes the reins at Ramada by Wyndham Downtown Dubai Ramada by Wyndham Downtown Dubai has announced the appointment of Fadul Alkassem as the property’s new head chef. Chef Fadul Alkassem has more than 15 years of culinary experience, spanning the GCC and Levant regions. Prior to taking on
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Victoria, Australia sets out to promote its finest food offerings across five restaurants in Dubai, with creative input from renowned Melbourne chef, Guy Grossi The Australian state of Victoria, known as the country’s food basket and one of the world’s leading premium food suppliers, has put together a brilliant
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The Azerai Can Tho Culinary Series continues with former MasterChef Vietnam Champion, chef Harold Ngo from June 25 to 27 Former MasterChef Vietnam Champion, chef Harold Ngo will join Azerai Can Tho’s executive chef Ricardo Luján in the kitchen for an extraordinary three-day culinary event at Azerai Can Tho in the
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Chef Nikolaos Tsimidakis to oversee the culinary activities in Shangri-La Hotel and Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi Shangri-La Hotel and Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi announce the appointment of a new executive chef, Nikolaos Tsimidakis, who brings over 26 years of international culinary experience to the hotels’
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Brian Voelzing takes up the role of Director of Operations at Restaurant Secrets Inc. Leading Dubai-based F&B company, Restaurant Secrets Inc. (RSI) has announced the selection of Brian Voelzing as their Director of Operations. Apart from overseeing the creation and growth of new restaurants across the Middle East, Brian will
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The luxurious Sofitel Dubai The Palm have expanded their F&B and events teams Located on the East Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, the luxurious Sofitel Dubai The Palm has revealed the appointment of a new F&B Director and Head Chef, along with the hire of a new Assistant Director of Events. Irish-born
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Gates Hospitality’s folly Workshop at Time Out Market Dubai signs Gerard Brack on as Head Chef and Michael Fons as Publique’s General Manager Gates Hospitality group grows and strengthens its restaurant team with a new appointment at Time Out Market Dubai, alongside the announcement of an internal promotion at Publique. Gerard Brack
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Sponsored: The incredibly talented and innovative two Michelin-starred Pastry Chef René Frank discusses his latest collaboration with the luxurious FIVE Hotels and Resorts From CODA to FIVE Hotels and Resorts. Tell us, what brings you to the Middle East? Here in Dubai, desserts are defined as the sweet finish to your meal.
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European-inspired lifestyle restaurant, Mondoux, has appointed a new executive chef, Luisa Fernanda Caicedo As the new culinary in-charge at Mondoux, chef Luisa Fernanda Caicedo, from Medellín, Colombia, is already making waves by revamping some of the restaurant’s signature dishes. Passionate and adventurous, Luisa credits her love for cooking to her family. “My
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