FULL PROGRAM OF EVENTS

Daily program of eventsThursday 7 November 2013

11:00 am – 12:00 pmRawad Chaar, Executive Chef and Hani Younes, Demi Chef of Tamar Rotana with Hassan Farhat of Gefinor Rotana prepare a sizzling flavor-infused Mediterranean tapas recipe complimented with tabboule tekka

Elie Beaino, Operation Shift Leader of Gelato Show teaches you how to prepare the best mouthwatering Milkshakes

12:15 pm – 1:15 pmPierre Abi Haila, Pastry Chef of InterContinental Le Vendome Beirut reveals his secret “snow flake” recipe

Rawad Makarem, Head Bartender of Eau De Vie Phoenicia Hotel Beirut warms your heart this season with his winter drinks

Sabine Karam, General Manager and Head Dietitian of HealthBox tells you about the secret to a long life with the Blue Zone Diet

1:30 pm – 2:30 pmAlexis Couquelet, Executive Chef of Couqley Bistro whips up the ultimate “Magret de Canard Jus de canard au Porto, and a side of Gratin Dauphinois” recipe

Michel Nemr El Khazen, Chairman and Owner of El Khazen Distillery (Arak El Rif) invites all Arak lovers to discover the secret behind Arak preparation

Sonya Sabbah, Certified Image, Etiquette and Leadership Coach teaches you how to prepare elegantly formal and informal seating as well as place cards for all your occasions

2:45 pm – 3:45 pmElmer Garganta, Japanese Head Chef of Shogun restaurant invites you to discover the soul of authentic Japanese sushi

Nicolas Romano, Training Manager of Olivier and Co invites you to taste and discover a wide selection of Mediterranean olive oils

Sabine Kassouf, Health Coach and Owner of a New Earth organic store Answers all your questions about Organic Food

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Abdallah Khodor, Executive Chef and Faysal Al Aridi Executive Pastry Chef of Le Gray Hotel Beirut take you to another level with their mouthwatering paella and chocolate fondant with mastic ice cream

Andre Malak, Bar Consultant & Mixologist at G. Vincenti & Sons S.A.L. prepares the ultimate flavor exotic fruit Mojitos and Daiquiris

Richard Khoury, General Manager of RICHMAN Trading & Services introduces you to the basic table set up

5:15 pm – 6:15 pmJoseph Rizk, Healthy Cooking Specialist and Executive Chef, Rony Tannoury, Sous Chef and Homer Tannous, Pastry Chef of Le Gabarit Diet Center show you the best way to cook right and keep fit with an indulgent Salvia Hispanica Lobster and The 15-min Salmon Wrap accompanied with red fondant

Lucien Chalfoun, Bar Consultant reveals the most refreshing thirst-quenching drinks with spices

Marc El Beyrouthy, Associate Professor - Head of Agricultural Sciences Department at the faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences at USEK and Anchor Eco TV show on MTV gives you the answer to the much anticipated question of how to take care and nourish your holiday plants

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Dalal Kanj, Culinary Expert and Owner of Les Delices De Dalal will definitely win hearts with her sea food quinoa and ismalyeh chicken recipes

Hussein Hoteit, Expert and Project Coordinator at Instituto per la Cooperazione ICU uncovers the secrets of olive oil tasting

Karim Abou Rizk, Designer, Visual Consultant and Partner of Wondereight makes your words come to life by mixing the magic of food and the art of photography with his Visual Alphabet combining typography and photography

Friday 8 November11:00 am – 12: 00 pmSimon Atallah, Executive Pastry Chef of Moulin D’or indulges your senses with the best chocolate truffles recipe

Ahmad Lamaa, Barista of Le Gray Hotel Beirut gives you the ultimate flavored hot chocolate recipe to warm yourself up this winter

Maria Boustany, Public Relations of Château Rweiss and Workshops Instructor in The Agenda Beirut will help you set the perfect mood for your Christmas Eve

12:15 pm – 1:15 pm Nazira and Cynthia Bitar from Nazira Catering show you how to impress your guests with a pumpkin cappuccino and chestnut emulsion, wine pears and crumbeled speculoos and caramel cream with salted butter

Ahmad Kaimeh, Store Manager of Argo Tea prepares the best signature drinks

Barbara Massaad, Author, Photographer, Food Consultant and TV Host invites all “chefs of Lebanon” to discuss all About Slow Food Beirut, a Lebanese convivium seeking to promote a good, clean, and fair food system in Lebanon

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Youssef Akiki, Executive Chef of Burgundy Wine Bar reveals the secret to raw-cooking

Andre Malak, Bar Consultant & Mixologist at G. Vincenti & Sons S.A.L. whips up Chopin vodka cocktail

Imad Haddad, Owner of Bonsai teaches you how to spice up your table with a sophisticated centerpiece

2:45 pm – 3:45 pmGerard Herve, Executive Chef of Vittara Group (Da Giovanni) invites you to prepare the best chocolate “opera de foie gras” and mango chutney recipe

Maroun Tawk, Training Manager at Barista Espresso unveils his much anticipated special coffee drinks for festive seasons

Rony Mahfouz, Managing Partner of 360 Ice, the unique concept in the region specialized in custom made ice sculptures transfers water into ice

4:00 pm – 5:00 pmMonique Bassila Zaarour, Dietitian and Owner of “So7i W Sari3” delivers nothing but pure goodness to your taste buds with her healthy hamburgers and chocolate balls recipe

Najib Moutran, Wine Specialist, MSC. Agro Economist and Owner of The Wine Teller reveals his secrets to food and wine pairing

Marc El Beyrouthy, Associate Professor - Head of Agricultural Sciences Department at the faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences at USEK and Anchor Eco TV show on MTV with Nathalie Asmar Yaghi Clinical Dietitian and Nutrition Consultant at Nathalie Yaghi Diet Clinic give you the secrets to healthy and funky recipes for seasonal foods

5:00 pm -6:00 pmMonique Bassila Zaarour, Dietitian and owner of “So7I W Sari3” invites you to take part in the book signing of “Sohi W Sarih”

5:15 pm – 6:15 pm Rabih Fouany, Head Chef of Eau De Vie- Phoenicia Hotel Beirut infuses a multitude of flavors and unveils an elegantly prepared brunch

Mireille Rizk Corbani, Registered Dietitian and Health Consultant of Le Gabarit Diet Center teaches you the Ancient Super Seeds for a Healthier You

Richard Khoury, General Manager of RICHMAN Trading & Services shows you the classy way to serve fondue this winter season and the elegant way to fold napkins

6:30 pm – 7:30 pmSleiman Khawand, Top Chef Celebrity brings together a combination of flavors you won’t want to miss with an expertly cooked seafood risotto

Hyam Sinno Head of Chemistry and Oil Department at Lebanese Agriculture Research Institute (LARI) takes you through a memorable olive oil tasting experience

Kinda Bitar, Agriculture Engineer and landscape designer confirms that it’s time to have your bulbs planted and shows you how to make homemade pesticides and fertilizers

Saturday 9 November

11:00 am – 12: 00 pmClaude Chahine Shehadi and Maria Rosario Lazzati come together with a fabulous choice of flavors to create a divine chickpeas revisited recipe

Maroun Tawk, Training Manager at Barista Espresso unveils his much anticipated special coffee drinks for festive seasons

Michele Chacour, Designer of home accessories of Effet Design guides you through the perfect way for an elegant New Year’s Eve Disco Night table decoration

12:00 pm - 1:00 pmClaude Chahine Shehadi and Maria Rosario Lazzati, Invite you to take part in the book signing of “Le Pois Chiche” highlighting more than 50 recipes

12:15 pm – 1:15 pm Sylvain Arthus, Executive Chef of La Table D’alfred treats you to a luscious and bold roasted scallops recipe

Marc El Beyrouthy, Associate Professor - Head of Agricultural Sciences Department at the faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences at USEK takes you on a journey through essential oils and herbal teas

Sonya Sabbah, Certified Image, Etiquette and Leadership Coach introduces to your kids the 10 rules for dining etiquette

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Richard El Khoury, New TV’s Celebrity Chef captures the heart and soul of Lebanese cooking with a twist, preparing chanklich salad with akkawi cheese, spicy breaded fish, followed by kachta cotton candy and om ali

Sevag Jerejian, Owner and CEO of Frootini, the ultimate bar whips up the fruitiest cocktails for a cool and fresh afternoon

Antonio Khabbaz, Agro-Food Engineer of Ace Faction shows you how to prepare homemade edible packages and packaging sustainability

2:45 pm – 3:45 pmMarlene Matar, Chef, Teacher, Food Consultant and TV figure embraces flavors to create the richest Kebab Karaz recipe

Yannick Chaloyard, Restaurant Manager of La Petite Maison exhibits a memorable food and wine pairing workshop

2:45 pm – 3:45 pmLana El Sahely, Fashion Blogger, Stylist, Contributing Editor and instructor in the Agenda Beirut advises you on what to wear at the latest gathering

4:00 pm – 5:00 pmJoe Barza, Lebanese Cooking Ambassador pairs earthy flavors of Lebanese cuisine to reveal his moghrabyeh salad and Fish moghrabyeh recipe

Najib Moutran,Wine Specialist, MSC. Agro Economist and Owner of The Wine Teller enlighten you on the subject of wine, liqueur and spirits complexity and harmony through the meal

Richard Khoury, General Manager of RICHMAN Trading & Services walks you through the right way to serve cheese and wine

5:15 pm – 6:15 pm Charles Azar, Executive Pastry Chef of Four Seasons Hotel and MTV Celebrity Chef gives you the best solution for a sweet craving with his chocolate buche recipe

Joseph Sayegh, Mixologist and Anchor Cocktails program on MTV creates the perfect drink for an alco”holy” season

Mirvat Sarkis, Retail Manager of Convivio guides you through the magic of food styling

6:30 pm – 7:30 pmSleiman Khawand, Top Chef Celebrity creates the perfect chicken terrine with cream sauce

Youssef Fares, Owner and General Manager of Olive Trade reveals the mysteries of olive oil tasting

Imad Haddad, Owner of Bonsai draws together the simplest yet elegantly prepared festive season arrangements

Thurday 7 November 12:15 - 12:30 pm George El Kik, Executive Chef of Sofil Catering Beirut, and Owner of Ratatouille Lebanon

5:00 - 5:30 pm Giovanni Casa, Owner General Manager & Executive Chef of Margherita Pizerria Del Quartiere Dal 1959

6:15 - 6:30 pm Anthony Rahayel, Photographer by passion, Dentist by profession and Owner of the “nogarlicnoonions” website

Friday 8 November 1:15 - 1:30 pm Mickael Gantner, Executive Chef of Centrale restaurant

11:00 - 11:20 am Barbara Abdeni Massaad, Man’oushé, Mouneh books Author, a founding member of Slow Food Beirut

Saturday 9 November 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Hussein Hadid, Owner of Hussein Hadid Catering Al Matbakh restaurant and Pickles SAL

1:30 pm - 1:50 pm Lucas Lamah, Managing Director of Beiruting.com

5:15 pm - 5:30 pm Joe Barza, Lebanese Cooking Ambassador

Meet celebrity chefs and food bloggers atTaste and Flavors C1-C3

Stands' activities

Thursday 7 and Friday 8 November: 4:00 - 8:00 pmSaturday 9 November: 11:00 am - 8:00 pmKids will enjoy daily activities including design & decorating their own chef´s hat, preparing drinks and canapés, decorating cupcakes and baking cookies. Take part in the live cooking sessions.

A corner with a wide selection of table setting and cook books on display, as well as book signing sessions by food writers: Friday November 8: 5 pm “So7i W Sari3” by Monique Bassila ZaarourSaturday November 9: 12 pm Le Pois Chichi Tamyras

Boecker B2-C5At 5pm enjoy a live cooking session with chefs from well-known F&B establishments with live commentary. Take a quiz and have the opportunity to win valuable prizes.

Arla Kallassi Food F9-F11Enter the Arla Kallassi daily competition and win a package of cream products from 4:30 till 5:30 pm.

CUTLASS-V S.A.R.L. C9Enjoy delicious waffles baked by Chef Georges Khawand using the latest KitchenAid waffle baker in town.

Al-Sultan Food Stuff Co. S.A.R.L. C12-D13Welcomes you to their stand for a live cooking session introducing their tasty India Salaam Basmati Rice.

MAGGI stand D15-E15Celebrities Tony Abou Jaoude and Carla Haddad will share their personal experience on how to enjoy good food moments. A nutritionist will give you the best advice on healthy habits and nourishment. Impress your friends with your cooking know how and delight them with your Stuffed Tomato with Frike and many more appetizing dishes.

Khalil Fattal & Fils E 7Kenwood has the pleasure to launch its new unique Multipro Sense Food Processor and Get the chance to WIN IT by visiting Kenwood’s booth and meeting Chef Richard Khoury!