Out and about with Hospitality News ME
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World Week of Italian Cuisine The World Week of Italian Cuisine is a global event held under the patronage of the Italian Embassy and organized by the Italian Trade Agency and the Italian Cultural Institute, which aims to promote Italian culinary traditions and food-andwine connoisseurship as a distinctive trait of Italian identity and culture. The third edition of the World Week of Italian Cuisine took place from November 18 to 24, 2018, under the banner of quality, culture, identity, territory and biodiversity. Restaurants offered a special menu throughout the week.
Launching of Sweet Levantine at The Sage Parlour Lara Ariss launched her new book Sweet Levantine at The Sage Parlour in Mar Mikhael. In Sweet Levantine, Ariss explores the joy of creating sweet treats – a pastime that has fascinated her since she was a child on visits to the old souk of Saida in Lebanon. The evening featured a dessert table prepared by the author and happy bites created by the parlor, matched with wines from Tire Bouchon.
Ludovic Chesnay Workshop Ludovic Chesnay, Elle & Vire professional international culinary advisor, came to Beirut for an exclusive, hands-on workshop held at Ritage by Maroun Chedid. Attendees were introduced to bold, stylish and elegant French recipes.
Rossini grand opening at Phoenicia Hotel Rossini, Beirut’s newest Italian neighbor, celebrated its official opening at a packed evening on Thursday, November 29. Media representatives, influencers and food lovers were among the crowd that gathered to sample Rossini’s fresh and cheeky Italian charm.
Welcoming party for new Phoenicia Beirut GM, Manrique Rodriguez A cocktail reception took place at Phoenicia Hotel Beirut to officially welcome the hotel's new general manager, Manrique Rodriguez, at the Phoenicia lobby.
House of Zejd partners with the Children's Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL) This Christmas, House of Zejd created a line of gift boxes from which 20 percent of proceeds were donated to the Children's Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL). The initiative was launched in collaboration with Chef Georges Dakkak, Daddyfoody, 209 Lebanese Wines and Le Noir.
Launching of Les vignes du Marje Les vignes du Marje was launched at Gefinor Rotana.
AMC and Hospitality News Middle East board members AMC, the 50-year-old market leader in healthy and enjoyable eating, invited Hospitality News ME'S board members to an exclusive tasting session, cooked with their top-of-the line equipment.
B018’s reopening night B018’s renovation preserved the club’s true essence, while providing it with an upgrade in the form of a fascinating new design. Tony Ramy, advisor of the board of directors, said, ‘’B018 is embarking on a new chapter, and I am positive that the innovative design and the effective management will definitely contribute to keeping it at the forefront of its field.”
Dewar’s celebrates Lebanese heritage at Salon Beyrouth with Images D’orient Dewar’s customized two unique, limitededition pack designs, specifically crafted for Lebanon.