The Pro Chef (Middle East)

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Chef Akmal Anuar has built some of Dubai’s most respected restaurants by staying true to his roots, trusting his instincts, and letting the food speak for itselfChef Akmal Anuar’s journey spans countries, but his values remain unchanged: originality, integrity, and an unwavering respect for food and people. In an industry where hype often outpaces substance, Chef Akmal Anuar’s consistency stands apart. His approach has always been about intent over noise, conviction over convenience.

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Carmen Rueda Hernandez opens up about her approach to pastry, the inspiration behind her desserts, and the future of the craft in the regionCarmen Rueda Hernandez doesn’t treat dessert as a conclusion. For her, it is the beginning of a conversation. At Brix in Dubai, she reimagines what pastry can be, using it as a language to explore memory, technique and emotion. Her menus are immersive and deliberately unconventional, challenging diners to think differently about flavour and form.

1 month ago | theprochefme.com | Blanche D'mello

Perched on the seventh floor of Cheval Blanc Paris, Le Jardin offers an elevated seasonal conceptThe 650-square-metre terrace presents a menu led by Chef William Béquin, spotlighting summer’s peak produce with dishes such as a bright cherry tomato tart and Provençal-style stuffed vegetables with poultry, beef, and veal. The dessert offering is helmed by Pastry Chef Maxime Frédéric, whose interpretation of a strawberry sundae is a nod to the classic Italian gelato.

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Silver Hill Duck is now available in Jeddah following a successful launch in RiyadhThis expansion is a key step for the brand in growing its presence across Saudi Arabia. To mark the occasion, a special dinner was held at Shang Palace in Shangri-La Jeddah, where guests enjoyed dishes made with Silver Hill Duck. Shang Palace, known for its authentic Chinese cuisine, is one of several restaurants in the Kingdom now serving the premium duck.

1 month ago | theprochefme.com | Blanche D'mello

FZN by Björn Frantzén, located at Atlantis, The Palm, has made an extraordinary debut by earning three Michelin stars in the 2025 Michelin Guide Dubai—less than a year after opening in November 2024This marks the highest new entry in the guide and makes Björn Frantzén the only chef in the world currently holding three Michelin three-star restaurants.