Apr 26, 2024
Alchemist in the Kitchen: Paula Muñoz, Executive Chef, Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen, Mexico
From learning to make hot sauce to heating up commercial kitchens in Mexico, Spain and the US, Chef Paula Muñoz shares herstory. It's HOT!


Mar 9, 2024
Opening Doors and New Hotels: Yesim Insel, Food and Beverage Director at the Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr
The new Four Seasons Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr opens this summer with seven signature restaurants and bars. We meet the woman in charge of F&B!

Dec 14, 2023
Hilton 'Green Breakfast' Pilot Results in 62 % Decrease in Food Waste Across 13 Hotels
Hilton shares the results of four month food waste reduction program that saw a dramatic change!


Jun 7, 2023
New Hotels.com Survey Reveals 10 Surprising Hotel Room Service Requests + In-Room Dining Trends
The most surprising room service orders? From blowfish and a yolk-only omelet to diet water––Hotels.com survey reveals new trends.


Apr 14, 2023
Shangri-La at The Shard, London’s new F&B Director, Ela Shehu on the Rise of Her Career
How do you end up running the food and beverage operations at the tallest hotel in London? We hear from Ela Shehu, the new F&B Director!


Apr 13, 2022
Forging her own legacy in F&B: Megan Gray Stromberg
With a career that spans historic saloons to the famed St. Regis in NYC, Megan is cutting a new path in F&B by putting mission first.


Feb 11, 2022
Dishing Up New Five Star Dining: Leni Miras, F&B Operations Manager, The Beaumont
Leni has charted her own path from the Philippines to London, working her way up to head F&B operations for the five-star Beaumont Hotel.


Dec 10, 2021
Oh Deer, All the 'Jingle' Ladies, and more Holiday Cocktails You Need Now
Ready for some holiday cheer? Festive cocktail recipes to get you in the spirit.


Dec 6, 2021
5 Tips for Hosting Events During COVID-19
We all need a little expert advice on holding events this holiday season, pro-planner Amy O'Keefe is here to help.


Nov 20, 2021
Need Last-Minute Thanksgiving Recipes? Three Top Hotel Chefs Share Their Favorites
How has Thanksgiving come up so quickly? If you're in need of some make-ahead recipe inspo, we've got you covered!


Nov 2, 2021
Five Trends Brewing in Coffee with Maria Cleaveland, North America Sales Director, Urnex Brands
Fresh from the world's largest coffee trade show, Host Milan, we chat with Maria to get the latest trends percolating with our favorite brew


Oct 1, 2021
Mixing It Up: Anna Sebastian, Head of Brand, Served® Drinks
From handing out flyers and hosting club nights to managing bars at some of London’s finest hotels, Anna shares her career journey.


Aug 24, 2021
Three Delicious Books for Foodies
Three books by female authors to savour before the end of summer.

Jul 2, 2021
Hot Shot: Patricia Suero, Director of Social Catering, Kimpton EPIC Hotel, Miami
Army training, humanitarian missions, and assisting after a volcano eruption––have built the sharp skill set Patricia uses in events.


Jun 25, 2021
Carving Her Path: Maria Tampakis, Executive Chef, Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown
Meet the only female chef with Four Seasons Hotels, who's worked for top chefs in London and NY, while raising her daughter.


May 24, 2021
Icing on the Cake: Saeko Nemoto, Executive Pastry Chef, Boulud Sud Miami
Born in Japan, Saeko’s journey has taken her around the globe and her inventive desserts combine flavors of all the continents.


May 18, 2021
Divine Spirit: Mariena Mercer Boarini, Mixologist, Wynn Las Vegas
Stirring it up this week with Las Vegas master mixologist Mairena who is pioneering molecular and experiential craft cocktails on the Strip.


May 11, 2021
Peace Corps to... Brunch? Anna Frumes, The Borland House Inn & Restaurant, New York
Owner/manager and chef...Anna's journey working in her parents’ diner, studying spiders, Peace Corps, and IR master's at Columbia, to food.


May 4, 2021
Rising to the Top: Emma Watts, Pastry Sous Chef, Shangri-La Hotel, at The Shard, London
Le Cordon Bleu-trained Emma Watts shares the rise of her career, baking tips, and her favorite pavlova recipe in this week's F&Be column.


Apr 27, 2021
Decanting the Secrets of a Top Sommelier: Melody Wong, The Carlton Tower Jumeirah
Melody Wong spills the secrets of being a top sommelier, she shares her career path and best wine tips.

