Luneta Restaurant breaks the city’s grilled chicken monotony
Time was when you only had two choices for your grilled chicken – spicy or regular.
Not anymore.
Luneta Restaurant, named after a historic landmark in Manila, Philippines, has given grilled chicken lovers another option; and...
A new batch of culinary arts professionals ready to make their mark
The culinary arts industry is a fast-paced and constantly evolving field, and the recent graduates of the Filipino Institute's Culinary Arts Professional Diploma program are ready to take on the challenge. These talented individuals...
GETTING BACK IN SHAPE: A doctor shares how healthy eating habits and exercise worked...
‘At 94 kg, I was usually out of breath climbing just two flights of stairs. I felt bad in clothing stores because most of the clothes didn’t fit; I had to go to the...
Hard Rock Café – Dubai: Good food, great entertainment
Hard Rock Café Dubai has been a staple of the city's dining and entertainment scene. With its prime location at the Festival Centre in Dubai Festival City, the dining destination is the perfect place...
Are French fries really French?
It’s best paired with hamburgers, which have been widely presumed to have originated from the German city of Hamburg, but is the French fry really French?
An interesting piece by renowned writer Rebecca Rupp for...
Former Dubai hotel waiter now owns restaurant chain in the city
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – An overseas Filipino worker (OFW), who first landed a job in Dubai as a five-star hotel restaurant waiter and room service staff 23 years ago, now owns a popular...
Barney’s Chocolate Café: Abu Dhabi’s must-visit destination for chocolate lovers
Barney's Chocolate Cafe, located in Khalidiya Mall, is a must-visit destination for chocolate lovers. From rich, indulgent hot chocolate to delectable chocolate pastries, the cafe has a wide variety of rocky road chocolate dishes...
SPECIAL REPORT: Restaurant tech is the way forward in 2023 (Last of a three-part...
By Naji Haddad
MENA General ManagerDeliverect
The global online food delivery industry is showing no signs of slowing down and is estimated to become a $369.97 billion business by 2030.
Over the past few years, food service operators...
SPECIAL REPORT: Virtual brand and contactless transactions (Second of a 3-part series)
By Naji Haddad
MENA General Manager at Deliverect
Another restaurant technology trend to watch out for are virtual brand marketplaces.
Thanks to the widespread success of virtual brands on delivery platforms, more restaurants will launch their own...
SPCIAL REPORT: 5 F&B technology trends to watch for in 2023 (First of a...
By Naji Haddad
MENA General Manager at Deliverect
Naji Haddad
It’s fair to say the food-service industry has had a turbulent few years and this year was no different. In 2022, operators faced new challenges like increased...