{"id":44108,"date":"2021-11-10T14:40:40","date_gmt":"2021-11-10T10:40:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/?p=44108"},"modified":"2021-11-10T14:40:40","modified_gmt":"2021-11-10T10:40:40","slug":"international-homegrown-chefs-descend-on-expo-2020-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/international-homegrown-chefs-descend-on-expo-2020-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"International & Homegrown Chefs Descend On Expo 2020 Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"

Join us over the coming weeks to experience a wealth of culinary happenings at Expo 2020 Dubai.<\/span><\/u><\/u><\/u>\u00a0<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Indulge in innovative tasting menus from visiting international Michelin star rated chefs, sample restaurants that have never been seen in the region and try Dubai’s local gems, headed up by the very best in the industry.<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/u>\u00a0<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Take your seat at the world’s most diverse table to embrace all Expo 2020 Dubai has to offer.<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

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Follow the official\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b>EatAtExpo2020 (<\/i><\/b>@eatatexpo2020<\/i><\/b><\/a>)\u00a0<\/i><\/b>Instagram for updates<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/i><\/b><\/u>\u00a0<\/u><\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Visiting Chefs over the coming weeks<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

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Rohit Ghai, Jubilee Gastronomy<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Rohit\u00a0Ghai has<\/span>\u00a0headed kitchens at some of London’s leading Indian restaurants such as Benares, Trishna, Gymkhana, Hoppers,\u00a0<\/span>Jamavar and Bombay Bustle\u00a0and will be hosting a chef’s table on 11th<\/sup>\u00a0November at Jubilee Gastronomy<\/span>. Rohit’s Ghai restaurant – Kutir pays homage to India’s rich heritage and wildlife with a modern menu inspired by the history and splendour of this magnificent part of the world. He is the first Indian chef to have won a Michelin star for Jamavar, which was achieved\u00a0<\/span>within ten months of the restaurant’s opening.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

Date: 11th<\/sup>\u00a0November<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

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Mohammed Najem, Rising Flavours<\/span><\/b><\/u><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Born from the city of traditions, history and elegancy, Chef Najem is Beirut’s pride. As an advisory chef and consultant, he has created\u00a0a wealth<\/span>\u00a0of prestigious projects across the Middle East and hosted various shows\u00a0on\u00a0<\/span>Qatar TV. Chef Najem will be cooking at the<\/span>\u00a0Rising Flavours Dining Hall 13th<\/sup>-19th<\/sup>\u00a0November. Rising Flavours is inspired by the countries of the GCC, shining a light on the region’s cultures and unique take on international cuisines.<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Date: 13th<\/sup>\u00a0\u2013 19th<\/sup>\u00a0November<\/span><\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

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Fatih Tutak<\/b>, Jubilee Gastronomy<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Chef Fatih Tutak will be hosting a chef’s table at Jubliee Gastronomy on 16th<\/sup>\u00a0November. A globetrotter,\u00a0<\/span>Fatih was born and raised in Istanbul, and is today known for curating i<\/span>nnovative Turkish cuisine which<\/span>\u00a0perfectly<\/span>\u00a0balances<\/span>\u00a0culinary sensibility and a sense of humour.\u00a0<\/span>Chef Fatih\u00a0leads a<\/span>\u00a0talented team at The Dining Room of The House on Sathorn,\u00a0which has been\u00a0<\/span>listed in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants. Join him at Jubilee Gastronomy to experience his unique brand of cuisine, taking inspiration from his travels around Asia.<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Dates:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>16th<\/sup>\u00a0November<\/u><\/u><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Christelle Vougo, Alkebulan<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Christelle Vougo\u00a0has become known as something of a celebrity chef in the Ivory Coast.\u00a0<\/b>Led\u00a0<\/span>by\u00a0her\u00a0<\/span>curiosity and passion for gastronomy, Christelle today\u00a0<\/span>manages three<\/span>\u00a0high–<\/span>end restaurants: Normina, a local reference for American classics; Le Saakan, which specializes in African gastronomy; and Le Mondial, a restaurant which enables experimentation, with dishes such as crocodile meat served. Christelle will be cooking at Alkebulan, the African Dining Hall from 20th<\/sup>-28th<\/sup>\u00a0November.<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Date:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>20-28th<\/sup>\u00a0November<\/u><\/u><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Link to\u00a0<\/span>Instagram<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

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Urosh\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Mitrasinovic<\/b>, 21grams<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Chef Urosh<\/span>\u00a0Mitrasinovic\u00a0will be showcasing his culinary skills by hosting a nine-course tasting menu –\u00a0<\/span>transporting diners’\u00a0<\/span>taste buds to the Balkan peninsula\u00a0– on 21st<\/sup>\u00a0November at Jubilee Gastronomy, a lounge, dining room and rooftop bar at Expo 2020 Dubai. O<\/span>riginating from Serbia,\u00a0Chef Urosh<\/span>\u00a0is an alumnus of 21grams<\/span>. The\u00a0homegrown<\/span>, neighbourhood\u00a0eatery<\/span>\u00a0has become a firm<\/span>\u00a0favourite with the foodies of Dubai for its honest yet daring Balkan soul food,<\/span>\u00a0inspired by the wonderful melting pot of cultures of the Balkan\u00a0region.<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Date:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>21st<\/sup>\u00a0November<\/u><\/u><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Roaya Saleh<\/b>, Rising Flavours<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Roaya Saleh, founded Villa Mamas, a restaurant that serves local cuisine with Mediterranean influences in the Saar suburb of Bahrain. Saleh has promoted Bahraini food, not only in her country, but across the GCC.\u00a0Roaya will be cooking at Rising Flavours 22nd<\/sup>-28th<\/sup>\u00a0November, making her Expo 2020 debut.<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Date: 22nd<\/sup>-28th<\/sup>\u00a0November<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

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Alfredo Russo<\/b>, Jubilee Gastronomy<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Today, after a series of international\u00a0roles<\/span>, Alfredo is the manager of a restaurant located in one of the most magnificent Royal Palaces, the Palace of Venaria. Alfredo opened the Dolce Stil Novo restaurant\u00a0at the age of 22, with three\u00a0<\/span>years of\u00a0hard\u00a0<\/span>work earning<\/span>\u00a0him\u00a0a\u00a0<\/span>Michelin star. Alfredo will be appearing at Jubilee Gastronomy, joining an impressive line-up of chefs to host a chef’s table on 30th<\/sup>\u00a0November.<\/span><\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

Date: 30th<\/sup>\u00a0November<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

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Chef Chakall, Jubilee Gastronomy<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

One of the culinary icons contributing\u00a0to\u00a0<\/span>Expo 2020,<\/span>\u00a0Chef Chakall will operate a pop-up, Al-Lusitano by Chakall, at the Portugal pavilion, and for one night only, will present a degustation menu at the\u00a0Jubilee Gastronomy restaurant<\/span>\u00a0on\u00a01st<\/sup>\u00a0December<\/span>. Speaking seven languages, Chakall is a true citizen of the world.\u00a0<\/span>Chakall\u00a0owns a catering company, has created several restaurant concepts in Portugal and is also Executive Chef for various restaurants in China, the Algarve and the Gulf of Guinea.\u00a0<\/span>At Expo 2020,<\/span>\u00a0Chakall\u00a0will\u00a0<\/span>introduce<\/span>\u00a0his franchises, Chakburger and the upcoming Chakachicken, to the market.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

Date: 1st<\/sup>\u00a0December<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

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Nader Al Aisari, Rising Flavours<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Chef Nader Al Aisari is the<\/span>\u00a0exuberant chef behind Muscat’s acclaimed restaurant Tanzanite. Nader’s\u00a0<\/span>enthusiasm for Omani ingredients and his gregarious, likeable nature has<\/span>\u00a0made him an ambassador for the country’s cooking. Chef Nader will be cooking at Rising Flavours –\u00a0<\/span>the three-storey dining hall highlights the range and creativity of the Gulf region’s vibrant and ever-evolving food scene.<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Date: 26th<\/sup>\u00a0December 2021 \u2013 1st<\/sup>\u00a0January 2022<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Link to\u00a0<\/span>Instagram<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

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Notable chefs<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

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Athanasios Kargatzidis<\/b>, BARON<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Athanasios Kargatzidis\u00a0is Head Chef and Owner at\u00a0<\/span>BARON, and has been a guiding force in the culinary world for over 15 years. BARON, originally from Beirut is\u00a0<\/span>a local space, spreading from the inside out, organic in\u00a0its\u00a0<\/span>approach and delivery.\u00a0T<\/span>he team’s background is complex and, although<\/span>\u00a0hailing<\/span>\u00a0from some of the finest dining establishments in the world, just want to be your favourite, neighbourhood joint.\u00a0BARON’s\u00a0<\/span>menu comes from Beirut’s farmers‘<\/span>\u00a0markets, Tripoli fishing boats, Bekka Valley fields.<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Link to\u00a0<\/span>Instagram<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

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Mame Sow, Alkebulan<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Pastry Chef Mame Sow draws her inspiration from seasonal local ingredients, spices, colours, the juxtaposition of sweet and savory flavours, and a love of architecture. Born and raised in Dakar, Senegal, she moved to New York City in her early teens. Mame Sow brings Shoebox to Expo 2020 \u2013 a culinary adventure celebrating African traditions, flavours, cooking techniques and traditions. Updated recipes come to life through the lens of creativity and inspiration, contemporary confections, pastry and fresh baked goodness. Shoebox offers African inspired heirloom recipes for the modern palate.<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Link to\u00a0<\/span>Instagram<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

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The National by Geoffrey\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Zakarian<\/span><\/b><\/u><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

US-based chef Geoffrey Zakarian brings to life his vision of a contemporary grand caf\u00e9 at The National. The menu offers Zakarian’s signature modern American cuisine \u2013 a style of cooking that has earned him critical acclaim. It’s fresh and accessible concentrating on fresh ingredients prepared with classic techniques.<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Link to\u00a0<\/span>Instagram<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

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Bart Thoelen, Belgi<\/b>um<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Pavilion<\/u><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Bart Thoelen is the Executive Chef for the Belgium Pavilion.\u00a0<\/span>Growing up in the Belgian countryside Bart‘<\/span>s passion for quality ingredients began at a young age. After building his knowledge\u00a0within<\/span>\u00a0his home country for more than 10 years, Bart relocated to the south of France to open his own restaurant\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>was awarded\u00a0a\u00a0<\/span>Michelin star. With a stint back in Belgium, Bart moved to Dubai in 2016, joining the Belgian Beer Caf\u00e9 in 2020<\/span>.\u00a0At BeHAPPY, within the Belgium pavilion, diners will be able to<\/span>\u00a0indulge\u00a0in a selection of authentic cuisine including dishes such as:\u00a0<\/span>Tomates Crevettes<\/i>\u00a0and\u00a0North Sea shrimp croquettes<\/i>, to\u00a0Classic Flemish Carbonade<\/i>\u00a0and\u00a0Mussels<\/i>, to a wide variety of authentic Belgian<\/span>\u00a0desserts.<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

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Egor Anisimov, DA by CrabChic<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

DA will offer a definitive Russian seafood experience at Expo 2020, with Egor Anisimov at the helm. Egor has been in charge at Zuma,\u00a0<\/span>Vladivostok\u00a0as Head Chef since the restaurant’s inception. A pan-Asian restaurant famous beyond Russia, Zuma serves over 300,000 guests annually from all over the world. Led by Egor\u00a0<\/span>Crab Chic’s gourmet food offering will form the centrepiece of the\u00a0dining\u00a0<\/span>experience at DA, with the finest quality seafood<\/span>. Bold food presentation will turn\u00a0dishes\u00a0<\/span>into modern art:\u00a0Kamchatka king crab, tiger prawn, scallops, sea urchin, oysters, clams, Caspian beluga\u00a0<\/i>and\u00a0osetra caviar<\/i>.\u00a0The venue itself offers stunning views out over the Expo site, as an open air, rooftop restaurant and bar with live sets from a rotating cast of international DJs.<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

More information\u00a0<\/span>here<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

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Kim Kevin de Dood,\u00a0<\/b>Luxembourg Pavilion<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Luxembourg’s master chef Kim Kevin De Dood has worked in some of the world’s most prestigious restaurants.\u00a0<\/span>The culinary supremo will be overseeing a team of 35 at the\u00a0Luxembourg Pavilion, whilst<\/span>\u00a0aiming to share the cuisine of his homeland with the world. Kim honed his skills\u00a0<\/span>in Michelin-starred restaurants in England, Belgium and Germany before landing in Singapore in 2013 where,<\/span>\u00a0as\u00a0H<\/span>ead\u00a0C<\/span>hef he played a crucial role in helping the Saint Pierre restaurant achieve the status of two Michelin stars.\u00a0He<\/span>\u00a0plans to serve up a menu reflecting his home nation’s\u00a0multi-culturism\u00a0<\/span>at the Schengen Lounge restaurant.\u00a0<\/span>Kim\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>his team will be preparing\u00a0traditional dishes\u00a0such as\u00a0FeierstengsZalot<\/i>\u00a0\u2013 a beef salad\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>homemade\u00a0Kniddelen\u00a0<\/i>dumplings, with a modern, international, and unexpected twist.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

More information\u00a0<\/span>here<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

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Chef Davisha Burrowes, Alkebulan<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Chef Davisha Burrowes is an Afro Caribbean Chef, famed for bringing the succulent tastes of Barbados to the Middle East. One of the highlights of her career was when she lived in Beijing working as a Private Chef to the Ambassador of Barbados to China as well as working under world-renowned chefs such as Gordon Ramsay & Chef Masaharu Morimoto. Now dominating the culinary world in Dubai her most recent role as an Executive Chef, Davisha will take the reins to lead Alkebulans’ culinary team on their bold journey through Expo 2020 Dubai!<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

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Chef Pina, Cafe Milano<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Chef Pina started her career at the age of 17 in the family restaurant, alongside her mother, perfecting the skill of making fresh pasta. Pina is the Head Chef of Caf\u00e9 Milano at Expo 2020, a fine dining Italian restaurant, where she exhibits her talent for genuine cooking, injecting a sense of originality by serving up contemporary Italian cuisine inspired by traditional recipes.\u00a0<\/span>Cafe Milano is effortlessly chic, featuring the Italian passion for beauty, food, social interaction, excellence and gracious hospitality. Cafe Milano conjures a concept that is much more than a mere reference to good food, but truly a vision that includes the best of the Italian way of life. It is ‘home away from home’.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

More information\u00a0<\/span>here<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

Take advantage of the November Weekday Ticket offer, priced at AED 45 (valid for weekdays only)<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/i>More information\u00a0here<\/a><\/span><\/i>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

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