The organic local market supplying Dubai’s five-star hotels

Organic and sustainable produce has been an increasing concern for consumers over the past 18 months, with diners increasingly interested in the ecological footprint of the food they consume. That’s where Greenheart Organic Farms steps in.… Continue reading »

Sonu Koithara: Bringing Taj’s heritage restaurant Shamiana to Dubai

Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers opened its doors in late 2019, bringing with it the international debut of the brand’s heritage restaurant – Shamiana. Speaking in a one-to-one with The Pro Chef Middle East… Continue reading »

Cristian Lisci joins Bullona Cairo as Chef de Cuisine

Chef Cristian Lisci has been announced as the Chef de Cuisine of the new Bullona Cairo restaurant at the Four Seasons Cairo Nile Plaza. Chef Cristian has held various roles at famed Michelin restaurants and 5-star hotels over his illustrious career of over 25 years. … Continue reading »

Singapore’s secret ingredient: Bringing a taste of Asia to the Middle East

As a cultural melting pot – a merging of Malay, Indian, Chinese and Eurasian cultures – Singapore produces some of the most culturally diverse cuisine. Food aficionados may laud its Chicken Rice, Popiah, Prata and Laksa… Continue reading »

EDITION 48

The 48th edition of The Pro Chef Middle East magazine is here! In light of Gulfood 2020 kicking off today, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the biggest event on the GCC’s F&B calendar. Inside, you’ll find discussions with industry professionals to watch out for at this year’s show, plus insider intel and stands to watch at the week-long event. Elsewhere in this issue, we speak to inspiring leaders from across the Middle East food scene. We speak to Michael Ellis, the former Michelin executive who is now working as the Chief Culinary Officer of Jumeirah Group’s F&B division, as well as Chef Mauro Colagreco, the man behind the World’s Best Restaurant, Mirazur in France, who recently entered into a partnership to oversee the restaurants at the One&Only Royal Mirage Dubai. We also sit down with Chef Grégoire Berger, the only chef in the UAE to be named in the top 50 Best Chef 2019 Awards – coming in at 49. Also in this issue, we take a look at some of the new restaurant concepts and ideas arriving in the region, from Korean street-food to one of India’s most established restaurants arriving in Dubai. We hope you enjoy the issue and have a great season ahead.

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