His "stars" sing the culinary scene in the city
A new proud moment in Dubai.. Michelin guide for the first time in the region
Directory announced the winners at a ceremony organized in Dubai Opera.
Photography: Ahmed Ardeti
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In a proud moment, Dubai became the first city in the Middle East to include restaurants in the Michelin list, as the world famous guide revealed a group of restaurants in the city that deserved its stars.
Michelin celebrated the map of the impressive kitchens in Dubai, which is full of vitality and diversity, as the inspectors of the “unknown” Michelin Guide chose up to 69 restaurants covering 21 types of kitchens, after they tried to try the food in them, and then announced the winners. Among them, at a party organized yesterday at Dubai Opera.
Two Michelin stars were awarded to two restaurants: “Il Ristorante” (Nico Romito) and “Stay by Chef Yannick Allino”, and nine restaurants received one star, namely: “11 Woodfire”, “Al Muntaha”, “Armani Restaurant” and “Hakkasan”. Hoseki, Oceano, Tasca by Jose Aviles, Torno Subito and Tresand Studio, in addition to this, gave 14 restaurants a "Bib Gourman" rating.
“Louis” restaurant was awarded a green Michelin star that highlights sustainable gastronomy, in addition to giving a welcome award to “Beit Maryam” restaurant, and Daniela Tizek from “Oceano” restaurant won the Sommelier Award.
For his part, International Director of the Michelin Guide, Gwendal Pollenek, said: “The selection of this first-ever group of restaurants in Dubai represents a historic moment for the Michelin guide and the Middle East region, and what makes Dubai’s culinary scene so special is that it embodies the more than 200 nationalities found in this city. A second home for her.
He added: “All the restaurants in this upscale, fast-paced and bustling city have one thing in common, which is that they are full of passion and rush.
Today, Dubai is an inspiring destination for gastronomy and gastronomy, and we have no doubt that its very unique energy will appeal to gourmets from all over the world.”
Polynic explained to "Emirates Today" that Dubai was chosen to present the prizes in it, because of the characteristics it bears that distinguish it from the rest of the cities, especially in terms of diversity in its culinary scene, pointing out that the guide inspectors who visit restaurants secretly before choosing the winners, take into account many Among the factors, including the food and how it is presented, the flavor and quality of the ingredients, in addition to the factor of permanence in serving food according to the same standards.
For her part, the founder of Beit Maryam restaurant, which won the welcome and honor award, Salam Dakkak, said, “The restaurant carries my whole story, as I opened it in a special place, and I received support from my family, who gave me the comfort to do everything I dreamed of, and I gave the restaurant the name My mother, as a kind of return the favor to her,” noting that she founded the restaurant with a different concept, as she noticed the high percentage of expatriates in the Emirates, and because she herself lived the concept of alienation, she worked to establish a place that carries familiarity and a beautiful session, so that visitors find the delicious bite, and they can Sit comfortably and tell their stories, and every corner of the restaurant bears witness to many stories.
While Jack Manocchi, from the two-Michelin-star Il Ristorante (Nico Rometo) restaurant, said: “Getting two stars can be described as a great achievement that exceeds all expectations, and this is the result of the work of an integrated team, and in fact we offer the best standards for people.
He believed that what is behind the victory is the hard work of the entire team, as well as the continuous support of the founding company, in addition to dealing with Italian cuisine without any kind of exaggeration in the presentation of dishes, pointing out that the victory imposes more responsibility towards the restaurant as well as towards Dubai to provide What's better all the time.
For his part, the founder of Moonrise Restaurant Suleiman Haddad, winner of the Youngest Chef Award, described the award as very important, which is a dedication to all his achievements in his career, especially as he worked on teaching himself culinary arts and creativity.
He explained that he works a lot to push the materials he cooks from to the extreme, and he works hard to provide everything that is distinguished and similar to Dubai.
It is noteworthy that the Michelin Guide was created in 1900 by brothers André and Edouard Michelin, and is a reference for food lovers all over the world.
Rating "Bip Gurman"
The 2022 edition of the Michelin Guide sheds light on 14 restaurants that have been awarded the “Bib Gourman” rating, which offer a high-quality gastronomic experience at a good value of 250 dirhams for a three-course meal.
Fourteen restaurants were selected in this category, among them: Al Khaimah Heritage Restaurant, Folly, India by Vine, Kinoya, and Reef Japanese Koshiaki.
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Restaurants in Dubai got one star, and two restaurants won two.
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