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The Chef

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Interview with Chef Abhiraj Khatwani: The journey behind MANĀO

MANĀO reflects Chef Abhiraj Khatwani’s path from curiosity at home to Young Chef of the Year, turning his fascination with

The Next Chapter: Interview with Chef Saradhi Dakara

From Commis 3 to entrepreneur, Chef Saradhi Dakara shares his journey and vision with Stellar Society Group After nearly two decades

Chef Jarvis Dong W Abu Dhabi Yas Island Culinary Director

Chef Jarvis Dong joins W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island as Culinary Director

W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island has welcomed Chef Jarvis Dong as its new Culinary Director With nearly two decades of

The Distributor

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COFFEE PLANET UAE strengthens operations with store openings and partnerships

Sponsored: COFFEE PLANET UAE closed 2025 with 13 stores, more than 100 employees, over 500,000 drinks served and an expanded

Beyond Meat: Redefining protein for a sustainable future

Sponsored: As demand for responsible dining grows, Beyond Meat is helping operators with plant-based products built for modern kitchens When Ethan

Italtouch: Bringing Italy’s finest caviar to your kitchen

Sponsored: Italtouch delivers premium Italian caviar directly from sustainable farms, combining decades of tradition with unmatched quality for chefs and

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 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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The Pro Chef & Hospitality Conference launches with a powerful lineup of regional and global industry leaders

The Pro Chef & Hospitality Conference 2025 gathered culinary experts, hospitality professionals, and business leaders for a day of thought-provoking

Quality, innovation and craftmanship of USA Cheeses showcased during week-long educational journey for Middle Eastern foodservice professionals

Sponsored: The USA Cheese Guild hosted an educational trade mission to the United States, providing a first-hand opportunity to discover

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

The Critic

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A behind-the-scenes look at The Pro Chef Showdown 2025

The Pro Chef Showdown witnessed 20 thrilling battles, with over 60 of the region’s finest chefs given one hour to

Voting now open for The Pro Chef & Hospitality Awards 2025

The Pro Chef & Hospitality Conference and Awards return in 2025 to celebrate the very best across the GCC’s food,

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

The Country

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Sunset Hospitality Group partners with Zeroe to advance ESG management

Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) has partnered with Zeroe to implement a unified data infrastructure to deliver its 2024–2026 Sustainability Roadmap This

Greenhouse Foodstuff Trading expands into UAE

Greenhouse Foodstuff Trading, a leading GCC foodservice and retail supplier, is strengthening its presence in the UAE’s fine-dining sector with

Why neighbourhood dining is becoming its own cultural movement

Jonathan Scanlon, F&B Operations Director at Sarood Hospitality, discusses how localised, community-driven dining is shaping the way residents eat, connect,