http://www.ttgmena.com en-us 2012-02-09 10:02:37 http://www.ttgmena.com/easyconsole.cfm/page/newsarticle/new/5612 2012-02-09 10:02:11 Estonian Air has planned a special restaurant flight for gourmets on its Tallinn-Brussels-Tallinn route on February 21.   All the meals served to premium class passengers are to be prepared by restaurant Fish&Wine and chef de cuisine Riho Heinmets will be personally serving and talking about the food and its concept.   As the restaurant’s name indicates, the menu in ... http://www.ttgmena.com/New-chef-introduces-Italian-menu-at-Rosso-at-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Riyadh 2012-02-03 10:02:02 Greg Pirkle, general manager of Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh, welcomed special guest H.E. Valentino Simoneti, the Italian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, along with Lamborghini club members and leading members of the media, to enjoy a new menu at the new Rosso restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh.   The hotel’s new Italian chef, Marco Terranova, created the menu for the ... http://www.ttgmena.com/The-St.-Regis-Abu-Dhabi-opens-first-Gary-Rhodes-restaurant 2012-01-16 11:01:28 The St. Regis Abu Dhabi has announced the future opening of Rhodes 44 by Michelin-starred celebrity chef Gary Rhodes.   The restaurant is scheduled to open in early 2012 as part of the Nation Towers development on the Corniche, Rhodes 44at the St. Regis Abu Dhabi will offer contemporary cuisine with Arabic influences.   It is claimed that Rhodes 44 will be Rhodes’ first ... http://www.ttgmena.com/Four-Seasons-Hotels-and-Resorts-introduces-15-minute-menu 2011-12-15 01:12:50 Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has recently introduced a new 15-minute room service menu, which is expected to be available company-wide by the end of the year.   “Whether needing to quickly replenish after a workout or wanting to toast the perfect sunset, 15-minute room service provides quick and delicious meals for those who want it right away,” said executive vice president - ... http://www.ttgmena.com/Fish-Bazaar-Thai-Seafood-Restaurant-opens-at-Jumeirah-Beach 2011-12-09 12:12:46 Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa has opened Fish Bazaar Thai Seafood Restaurant in a new location at Jumeirah Beach.   Fish Bazaar has been serving residents of Dubai fresh seafood and Thai dishes for more than 19 years at Metropolitan Hotel Dubai, until being relocated to its new location at Habtoor Hotels’ flagship property, Habtoor Grand Beach Resort and Spa. ... http://www.ttgmena.com/Habtoor-Grand-Beach-Resort-and-Spa-launches-Summer-Place-Restaurant 2011-12-08 11:12:57 Ideally located on the 25th floor of Habtoor Grand Beach Resort and Spa with views of the Gulf waters, Summer Place Restaurant is now set to welcome its guests following its refurbishment.   Offering diners authentic Chinese cuisine, the newly refurbished restaurant offers a dining space to cater for up to 200 people with two private dining rooms and an open terrace. ... http://www.ttgmena.com/Etihad-Airways-provides-first-class-chefs-onboard 2011-12-08 11:12:06 Qualified first-class chefs are now officially onboard Etihad Airways flights to London, Sydney, Melbourne and Paris, and are also set to be progressively introduced across all other first class destinations by early 2012.   Etihad Airways has hired nearly 110 chefs since announcing last May that it would introduce fully-qualified and classically-trained international chefs ... http://www.ttgmena.com/Sheraton-Media-Hotel-and-Towers-Jakarta-introduces-new-culinary-ambience 2011-12-06 12:12:09 Sheraton Media Hotel and Towers Jakarta has recently announced a new culinary experience at the hotel’s authentic Thai restaurant, called Sukhothai.   The five-star hotel which is located in the northern area of central Jakarta has recently added a new extension-outdoor area to the award-winning restaurant, allowing its distinguished guests to enjoy an opened-space garden for ... http://www.ttgmena.com/Park-Regis-Kris-Kris-Hotel-Singapore-food-festival-celebrates-its-success 2011-12-02 11:12:27 The recent Taste of Singapore food festival at the Kris restaurant in the Park Regis Kris Kris Hotel - Dubai has been declared a true success, drawing in diners from all over the UAE.   According general manager, Park Regis Kris Kris Hotel – Dubai, Scott Butcher, the festival capitalised on the popularity of modern Asian dining throughout the emirates: “We were delighted with the ... http://www.ttgmena.com/ZUMA-opens-sixth-restaurant-in-Bangkok 2011-11-25 11:11:13 Co-founders of the award-winning ZUMA, Chef Rainer Becker and Arjun Waney, opened their sixth restaurant in Bangkok.    This sixth and latest opening brings ZUMA’s award-winning contemporary interpretation of the Japanese izakaya style of informal eating and drinking to the capital of Thailand.   ZUMA Bangkok is centrally located on the ground level of The St. ... http://www.ttgmena.com/Park-Hyatt-brings-new-dining-experiences-to-Abu-Dhabi 2011-11-25 11:11:13 The opening of Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas earlier this month has brought a number of new and exciting dining experiences to the Abu Dhabi restaurant scene.    All just minutes from the city’s Corniche, these new dining options include two unique venues, namely, The Park Bar & Grill – the Park Hyatt’s signature restaurant – and the Beach House, which is ... http://www.ttgmena.com/Abtestube-awarded-first-star-by-Michelin-Guide-Awards 2011-11-25 11:11:53 Gourmet restaurant, Äbtestube, at Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in Switzerland, helmed by chef Roland Schmid, is now the proud owner of its first Michelin star, as awarded by the Michelin Guide on November 15, 2011.   The Äbtestube is the culinary flagship at Grand Resort Bad Ragaz seating up to 30 diners in three intimate dining areas.   Roland Schmid’s mission is declared to be ... http://www.ttgmena.com/Singapore-Tourism-Board-hosts-regional-chefs 2011-11-24 12:11:11 Dubai’s discerning diners are set to experience unique culinary creations fusing the best of the Middle East and Asia according to two UAE-based chefs who have just returned from a culinary immersion programme in Singapore.   Singapore recently hosted 20 of the leading chefs from 15 cities across Europe, the US, Middle East, Australia, India, China, and Hong Kong as part of a Global ... http://www.ttgmena.com/Jumeirah-Restaurants-to-enter-Lebanon-in-2012 2011-11-23 11:11:23 The dedicated branded restaurants division within the Jumeirah Group, Jumeirah Restaurants, has signed a license agreement in Lebanon with Hotels and Restaurants Management Group SAL.   The agreement will see the expansion of the noodle house brand into Lebanon, with the first outlet due to open in Beirut in 2012.   The signing follows the recent announcement of the ... http://www.ttgmena.com/Movenpick-Hotels-and-Resorts-promotes-fun-eating 2011-11-22 12:11:56 Mövenpick Hotels and Resorts has announced that a new Power Bites menu has been created in order to make eating out a little more fun for guests visiting 30 properties across its Middle East and Asia portfolio.   Guests visiting can now expect to witness a tiny farm girl raking spaghetti from a tube; a small bear peeking from a mug; a mini hard-hat workman installing tomato into a burger; or ... http://www.ttgmena.com/Terra-Firma-Steakhouse-opens-at-InterContinental-Dubai-Festival-City 2011-11-22 11:11:26 Terra Firma Steakhouse is the latest dining hotspot to be launched at InterContinental Dubai Festival City.   Finding its home at the waterfront level, situated next to the Festival Marina on Dubai Creek, Terra Firma Steakhouse serves steaks amongst other main dishes, complete with a selection of sides and desserts.   The restaurant’s staff is prided as being attentive and ... http://www.ttgmena.com/Grand-Millennium-Al-Wahda-reopens-rooftop-Shisha-Lounge 2011-11-18 11:11:44 Grand Millennium Al Wahda, Abu Dhabi is set to reopen its open air rooftop Shisha Lounge, which was closed during the hot summer months.   Scheduled to open from 20:00 to 00:00 every Thursday and Friday evening, the rooftop spot is set to provide an ideal opportunity to chat, chill out and enjoy the cooler weather.   The Shisha Lounge proved to be popular before the summer ... http://www.ttgmena.com/InterContinental-Cairo-Citystars-relaunches-My-Bakery 2011-11-18 11:11:20 InterContinental Cairo Citystars has celebrated the relaunch of My Bakery, which now offers freshly baked pastries and bread in addition to ingredients for planning meals, from specialty olive oils and vinegars, to dried fruits and herbs.   For a light meal, My Bakery’s chefs have baked quiche, flavoured with mushroom, vegetables and salmon. For those who are planning a birthday ... http://www.ttgmena.com/Ramses-Hilton-ISO-certified-for-F%26B 2011-11-18 11:11:06 Ramses Hilton has been officially certified ISO 22000 for F&B, and catering production and service.   ISO is an international certification standard that defines the requirements of food safety management systems espousing well-recognised key elements to ensure food safety.   In celebration of this achievement proclaimed as great, general manager, Ramses Hilton, ... http://www.ttgmena.com/Grosvenor-House-Dubai-opens-Siddharta-Lounge-by-Buddha-Bar 2011-11-09 12:11:57 Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai recently celebrated the opening of its restaurant-bar-lounge, Siddharta Lounge by Buddha-Bar in its newly launched second tower, Tower Two.   General manager, Grosvenor House Dubai, Pam Wilby said: “It is with great enthusiasm that we launch Siddharta Lounge by Buddha-Bar; it is the perfect addition to Grosvenor House Dubai. ...