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BagelFest West Rolls into Los Angeles Following Viral New York Success

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April 08, 2026

BagelFest West Rolls into Los Angeles Following Viral New York Success

Following sold-out success in New York, BagelFest, presented by King Arthur Baking Company, is expanding to the West Coast with…

April 08, 2026 News

Falcone Celebrates Time Out Dubai Honour with Roberta’s Pizza

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April 08, 2026

Falcone Celebrates Time Out Dubai Honour with Roberta’s Pizza

FALCONE, Dubai’s destination for world-ranked Neapolitan pizza, is proud to celebrate its recognition as ‘Highly…

April 08, 2026 News

Dubai’s Rise as a Global Food Testing Ground

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April 01, 2026

Dubai’s Rise as a Global Food Testing Ground

Over the past decade, Dubai has evolved into something more than a dining destination. It has become a city where food is…

April 01, 2026 News

What Makes a “Good Meal” Today? It’s No Longer Just About Taste!

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March 31, 2026

What Makes a “Good Meal” Today? It’s No Longer Just About Taste!

It often starts with something simple. You walk into a place not knowing what to expect. The lighting is warm, the music feels…

March 31, 2026 News

The Next Chapter of Roberto’s Arrives in DIFC

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November 28, 2025

The Next Chapter of Roberto’s Arrives in DIFC

Roberto’s, one of Dubai’s most established homegrown Italian restaurants, is preparing to reopen in DIFC in January…

November 28, 2025 News

Vilnius Named European Hospitality City 2025

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November 18, 2025

Vilnius Named European Hospitality City 2025

Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, has been named the European Hospitality City 2025 by the European Hotel Awards –…

November 18, 2025 News

Anthony Rahayel Discovers Ghana: A Culinary Connection Between Lebanon and Accra at Le Pavillon

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November 18, 2025

Anthony Rahayel Discovers Ghana: A Culinary Connection Between Lebanon and Accra at Le Pavillon

Anthony Rahayel just returned to Dubai from his first trip to Ghana, a short four-day visit that left a big mark. Invited by Le…

November 18, 2025 News

Ducasse in AlUla returns celebrating harmony of regional flavours and French gastronomy

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October 28, 2025

Ducasse in AlUla returns celebrating harmony of regional flavours and French gastronomy

Following two successful editions, Ducasse in AlUla will make its highly anticipated return to the ancient heritage oasis from…

October 28, 2025 News

GreatList sets out to spotlight Dubai as the world’s gastronomic capital

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October 24, 2025

GreatList sets out to spotlight Dubai as the world’s gastronomic capital

– International restaurant guide GreatList, known for its deep expertise across the global F&B industry, has launched…

October 24, 2025 News

The Quiet Revolution of the Cincinnati Breakfast Scene

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October 14, 2025

The Quiet Revolution of the Cincinnati Breakfast Scene

Morning in Cincinnati now brings fresh energy to the Cincinnati breakfast scene. Cafés in Over-the-Rhine, Walnut Hills,…

October 14, 2025 News

Dining with an AI Chef: Dubai’s WOOHOO is Redefining the Future of Food

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September 03, 2025

Dining with an AI Chef: Dubai’s WOOHOO is Redefining the Future of Food

Dubai has always been a playground for bold ideas, and its latest concept might just be the most futuristic yet. This September…

September 03, 2025 | News AI

Cooking Unscripted, Episode 12 Season2: Tradition, Tahini & Laughter with Arze’s Maakroun

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June 12, 2025

Cooking Unscripted, Episode 12 Season2: Tradition, Tahini & Laughter with Arze’s Maakroun

In this vibrant and storytelling-rich episode of Cooking Unscripted, hosts Anthony Rahayel and Chef Jean Barbourwelc

June 12, 2025 Unscripted Show

Cooking Unscripted, Episode 9 Season 2: Moroccan Tradition Reinvented: Chef Hanane Ouaddahou Brings the Tagine to Life

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June 09, 2025

Cooking Unscripted, Episode 9 Season 2: Moroccan Tradition Reinvented: Chef Hanane Ouaddahou Brings the Tagine to Life

In the latest episode of Cooking Unscripted, Anthony Rahayel—renowned food traveler and storyteller—and Chef Jean…

June 09, 2025 Unscripted Show

Cooking Unscripted, Episode 8 Season 2: Jihad Youssef Breaks Down Packaging with Purpose – From Safety to Sustainability

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June 08, 2025

Cooking Unscripted, Episode 8 Season 2: Jihad Youssef Breaks Down Packaging with Purpose – From Safety to Sustainability

In the latest episode of Cooking Unscripted, Anthony Rahayel, renowned food explorer and founder NoGarlicNoOnions, returns…

June 08, 2025 Unscripted Show

Cooking Unscripted, Episode 6 Season 2: Elie Chedraoui Serves Up the Ultimate Lebanese Burger with Puidor Flair

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June 06, 2025

Cooking Unscripted, Episode 6 Season 2: Elie Chedraoui Serves Up the Ultimate Lebanese Burger with Puidor Flair

In the latest episode of Cooking Unscripted, culinary storyteller Anthony Rahayel joins forces once again with acclaimed chef and…

June 06, 2025 Unscripted Show

THE BEST CHEF AWARDS 2024 ANNOUNCES WINNERS IN DUBAI, CELEBRATING THE WORLD’S CULINARY ELITE

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November 06, 2024

THE BEST CHEF AWARDS 2024 ANNOUNCES WINNERS IN DUBAI, CELEBRATING THE WORLD’S CULINARY ELITE

THE BEST CHEF AWARDS 2024 ANNOUNCES WINNERS IN DUBAI, CELEBRATING THE WORLD’S CULINARY ELITE The global culinary platform…

November 06, 2024 News

THE BEST CHEF AWARDS 2024 REVEALS ANTICIPATED EVENT & SPEAKER LINE-UP

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October 25, 2024

THE BEST CHEF AWARDS 2024 REVEALS ANTICIPATED EVENT & SPEAKER LINE-UP

THE BEST CHEF AWARDS 2024 REVEALS ANTICIPATED EVENT & SPEAKER LINE-UP – THE FUTURE OF FOOD (R)EVOLUTION Celebrating…

October 25, 2024 News

Chef's, a smokehouse destination to share a satisfying meat feast with family and friends, launches in Dubai

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October 23, 2023

Chef's, a smokehouse destination to share a satisfying meat feast with family and friends, launches in Dubai

Chef’s "smokehouse you can call home" has opened in Dubai, serving gourmet, homemade briskets, ribs, and juicy…

October 23, 2023 News

Taste of Paris: Four days of dining, drinking and live entertainment for food enthusiasts

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August 14, 2021

Taste of Paris: Four days of dining, drinking and live entertainment for food enthusiasts

THE gourmet food festival of Paris. Every year, food fans gather at Taste of Paris for 4 days of discoveries, encounters, and…

August 14, 2021 News

100 Best Chefs in the World 2020 - See the Full List

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November 25, 2019

100 Best Chefs in the World 2020 - See the Full List

(Fine Dining Lovers) The Le Chef compilation of the 100 best chefs in the world for 2020 has been…

November 25, 2019 | Popular News

Rubik’s Cake: A Geometric Treat for the Eyes

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April 03, 2017

Rubik’s Cake: A Geometric Treat for the Eyes

Here is the Rubik’s Cake, an impressive geometric pastry created by the talented French chef Cedric Grolet! This…

April 03, 2017 | Spotted Stories Chocolate

Google Opens Restaurant for Four Days

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April 17, 2016

Google Opens Restaurant for Four Days

Until April 18 you can enjoy a new experience in NYC. Although there are over 103 languages on earth, everyone speaks food. To…

April 17, 2016 News

TASTE OF DUBAI Announces a Mouthwatering Line-up of Celebrity Chefs

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January 19, 2016

TASTE OF DUBAI Announces a Mouthwatering Line-up of Celebrity Chefs

Stars line-up: Atul Kochhar, Jun Tanaka, Tim Anderson, Paolo Pettenuzzo, Jenny Morris Reza Mahammad, Nathan Outlaw, Tom Aikens…

January 19, 2016 News

5th Beirut Cooking Festival

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October 20, 2015

5th Beirut Cooking Festival

Meet celebrity chefs and food lovers... Attend 20 cooking workshops... Sharpen your kitchen skills... We will be there for three…

October 20, 2015 | News Events

In the Kitchen with Crepaway's Chefs

Spotted Stories | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

October 29, 2014

In the Kitchen with Crepaway's Chefs

Recently, I was invited by Crepway to live the kitchen experience. Alongside fellow bloggers and food lovers, Crepaway…

October 29, 2014 | Beirut Spotted Stories

Beirut Cooking Festival: Chef's theatre timetable announced

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October 25, 2014

Beirut Cooking Festival: Chef's theatre timetable announced

Beirut Cooking Festival 6-8 November A date not to miss for food lovers! A pinch of imagination, a dash of ingenuity and…

October 25, 2014 News

A Crash-Course in Knife Anatomy

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August 01, 2014

A Crash-Course in Knife Anatomy

With all the books and blogs dedicated to the art of food, most focus exclusively on recipes. But while ingredients matter in the…

August 01, 2014 Spotted Stories

Pamper Yourselves Today... Happy Father's Day

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June 20, 2014

Pamper Yourselves Today... Happy Father's Day

Today, June 21, marks the beginning of summer - yes time to rejoice, splash in water, suntan and eat lots of ice cream. But…

June 20, 2014 | Popular News

Meet Me at the Chowzter World's Seven Tastiest Fast Feasts Awards in London

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April 12, 2014

Meet Me at the Chowzter World's Seven Tastiest Fast Feasts Awards in London

Meet Me at the Chowzter World's Seven Tastiest Fast Feasts Awards in London In less than two weeks I will be flying over to…

April 12, 2014 | Popular News

3D Printing Just Got a Little Tastier

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January 10, 2014

3D Printing Just Got a Little Tastier

Pastry chefs, restaurateurs and event planners and anyone who has a passion for the kitchen - rejoice! The future is here with…

January 10, 2014 News

Baking is Science: Interesting Video to See

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December 08, 2013

Baking is Science: Interesting Video to See

You stick cookie dough into an oven, and magically, you get a plate of warm, gooey cookies. Except it’s not magic;…

December 08, 2013 News

Scandal: Calling Out For Top Chefs to Boycott Foie Gras

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November 11, 2013

Scandal: Calling Out For Top Chefs to Boycott Foie Gras

AN ANIMAL rights group has called on Alain Ducasse, Joël Robuchon and other top chefs to stop using foie gras.

November 11, 2013 News

La Bastide Saint Antoine: Famous Starred Chef Jacques Chibois

French Food | France Europe

Europe

July 24, 2013

La Bastide Saint Antoine: Famous Starred Chef Jacques Chibois

"You cannot come to the Cote D'Azur without trying Chef Jacques Chibois "unique cuisine", says my father-in-law... And he is…

July 24, 2013 | Guide Michelin | France French Food

The Food Project: The Shape of Taste

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February 25, 2013

The Food Project: The Shape of Taste

Don’t miss this chance to discover, look, taste and take part in the unique event that is “The Food Project”-…

February 25, 2013 News

Restaurants Turn Camera Shy - Growing Trend all Over the Word

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January 25, 2013

Restaurants Turn Camera Shy - Growing Trend all Over the Word

And I thought I was the only one facing this problem. Going around and taking images of dishes I try is not an easy task I tell…

January 25, 2013 News

Where Chefs Eat: Perfect Guide for Culinary Travelers

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January 11, 2013

Where Chefs Eat: Perfect Guide for Culinary Travelers

Recommending a minimum of three restaurants each, today's hottest food talent reveal their favorite breakfast places; where they…

January 11, 2013 | Spotted Stories News

Les Menus Restaurant: A Fine Dining Experience by Pierre Gagnaire at the Lotte Moscow

French Food | Moscow Russia

Russia

September 15, 2012

Les Menus Restaurant: A Fine Dining Experience by Pierre Gagnaire at the Lotte Moscow

Les Menus: "Listen to what you eat" Les Menus, in Moscow, presents the bold and experimental cuisine of Michelin three-star chef…

September 15, 2012 | Guide Michelin | Moscow French Food

Lebanon's Restaurants Hubs 104: Beirut Souks

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July 12, 2012

Lebanon's Restaurants Hubs 104: Beirut Souks

Beirut Souks is your unrivaled outing destination; simply border-less and divine. Expect to embark on a sensational journey where…

July 12, 2012 News

Get to Know USA Best New Chefs of 2012

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July 08, 2012

Get to Know USA Best New Chefs of 2012

Good Chefs are all around. Let's meet the best new Chefs of 2012 according to Food and Wine

July 08, 2012 News

The Michelin Starred Restaurants Legacy

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July 03, 2012

The Michelin Starred Restaurants Legacy

The Michelin Guide is a series of annual guide books published by Michelin for over a dozen countries. The…

July 03, 2012 | News Guide Michelin

French Culinary Titans Expand into the Middle East

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July 03, 2012

French Culinary Titans Expand into the Middle East

French culinary titans Alain Ducasse and Guy Savoy are planning on opening their first restaurants in the Middle East -…

July 03, 2012 | Travel & Tourism News

Enstitu, Istanbul Culinary Institute

International Cuisine | Istanbul Turkey Middle East

Turkey

May 22, 2012

Enstitu, Istanbul Culinary Institute

"All meals are prepared by chef school students under the supervision of professional chefs..."

May 22, 2012 | Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Istanbul International Cuisine

Beirut is Back on the International Culinary Map

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April 17, 2012

Beirut is Back on the International Culinary Map

After more than 25 years of civil war, invasion and occupation, Beirut is prospering again, perhaps on track to…

April 17, 2012 News

The BLUE BAY, Monte Carlo and LA POSTA, Beirut

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April 16, 2012

The BLUE BAY, Monte Carlo and LA POSTA, Beirut

The Blue Bay, Monte Carlo and La Posta, Beirut trigger new Mediterranean flavors

April 16, 2012 News

Couqley Restaurant at The AlleyWay, Beirut

French Food | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

March 30, 2012

Couqley Restaurant at The AlleyWay, Beirut

Named after Chef Alexis Couquelet...

March 30, 2012 | Recommended | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael French Food

The Al Dente Ristorante with Chef Jean-Pierre Jacob

French Food | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Beirut

February 29, 2012

The Al Dente Ristorante with Chef Jean-Pierre Jacob

Celebrating French gastronomic week by eating amazing food with Chef Jean-Pierre Jacob There are things in life one should not…

February 29, 2012 | Recommended | Achrafieh French Food

Eau de Vie Restaurant, Beirut with Chef Frederic Vardon

French Food | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

February 26, 2012

Eau de Vie Restaurant, Beirut with Chef Frederic Vardon

Spend one tasting night with Chef Vardon from the 39V restaurant, Paris and you’ll never look back. A couple of weeks ago,…

February 26, 2012 | Restaurants | Beirut French Food

HORECA 2012: Exciting Time with Guest Chefs from Around the World

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February 26, 2012

HORECA 2012: Exciting Time with Guest Chefs from Around the World

There are events that I lo

February 26, 2012 News