Article first published in July/August 2022 When lunch turns into dinner at the Hotel de Paris. In 2013, Yasmina Hayek picked up a bronze medal at the Lebanese swimming championships. Not the usual accomplishment from a renowned chef who spends time in a Monaco kitchen with her beloved mortar and pestle. Hayek is the executive chef at Em Sherif, which opened on April 2 at the Hotel de Paris. Her mother,…
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Article firts published in Forbes Monaco May / June 2022. Michelin-star chef announces artist-in-restaurant collaboration with Marcello Lo Giudice. Inspired by the appreciation of fine food and fine art, Michelin star chef Antonio Salvatore has invited contemporary artist Marcello Lo Giudice to present a one-of-a-kind art illustration at La Table d’Antonio in Monaco. The collaboration is…
Article fisrt published in October/November 2021 issue A new startup out of Monaco is set to disrupt the industry. The global venture accelerator Monaco Foundry has signed on a new startup, Yes We Wine. Founded in 2019, the app is the first collaborative platform entirely dedicated to wine professionals and enthusiasts, specialized in analyzing tasting notes and providing…
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