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In this issue, we look at the future of various sectors within the hospitality industry. Roy Mahan, Retail Director at Organic Foods & Café, discusses the growth of organic consumption, while Judit Toth, CEO & Founder of Vivere Hospitality, emphasizes on up-to-date training to keep up with the region’s flourishing hospitality sector.

It's no surprise that brands are looking into the Middle East for expansion, specifically UAE since the country is now on the map with global gourmet destinations. Yossi Eliyahoo, Hospitality Entrepreneur, Founder and Co-Owner of The Entourage Group, talks us through his European concepts and reveals why Dubai is the next destination for his first Middle Eastern outpost.

This edition also highlights homegrown star, Chef Lily Hoa Nguyen, Founder & Executive Chef at Vietnamese Foodies, and Executive Chef Serge Gouloumès, who secured 1 Michelin star at Le Mas Candille, Relais & Châteaux and is currently at the helm of the kitchen at Hilton Doha The Pearl Hotel Residences. As usual, get inspired by local and international flavours, and stay updated with the latest news in the region and across the globe via our website (theprochefme.com).

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28 CHEF’S SPECIAL Discover the best dishes recommended by the restaurant chef themselves.

30 MIDDLE EASTERN EXPANSION

Meet Yossi Eliyahoo, Hospitality Entrepreneur, Founder and Co-Owner of THE ENTOURAGE GROUP, on expanding to the region.

36 WHAT IT TAKES TO GET A MICHELIN STAR

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41 CONTINUING HIS FATHER’S LEGACY

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44 NOURISHING FARE

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48 AROUND THE WORLD

Stay up-to-date with F&B concepts across the globe.

Culinary News From The Middle East And Beyond

Noma All Set For Closure In 2024

Noma, one of the world’s best restaurants, which topped the World’s 50 Best Restaurant list five times, will be closing at the end of 2024 to reinvent itself. The following year it will be reborn as a "giant lab," dubbed Noma 3.0. The new lab has been in the planning stage for over two years.

PARAMOUNT HOTEL MIDTOWN ANNOUNCES F&B PRODUCER

The movie-inspired property, Paramount Hotel Midtown, has appointed a new Food and Beverage Producer, Iryna Simanko, to oversee all five venues at the hotel, as well as being responsible for the recruitment, training, and development of her team. Iryna brings over 13 years of diverse hospitality experience, with a background across luxury brands in beverage management, F&B operations, event planning and customer relations. In her new role, Iryna will oversee the production of the A-list inspired restaurants and bars, from its all-day dining restaurant CineScope, Signature Italian restaurant Paparazzi, Pool Bar and Lounge Malibu Sky Lounge, Melrose Bar and Lounge, L Café, as well as private dining and events.