Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche, aluxurious hotle in the UAE capital, has welcomed Gari Abdel as its new chef de cuisine.

Chef Abdel will work closely with the hotel’s executive chef, Kim Gates, to promote the recently introduced menu at Grills@Chill’O.

New Grills @ Chill’O menu offer tapas, and comfort food such as pastas, sliders, burgers menu, etc. For dinner, chef Abdel recommends premium American Angus beef cuts, cooked over charcoal, fresh grilled seafood dishes as well as signature slow cooked ‘Beef Cheek’ dish.

Abdel has a solid experience in French gastronomy. In 2015 at Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa, he represented ‘Goût de France’ an international festival celebrated in 150 countries at selected restaurants by a committee, chaired by Alain Ducasse. Chef Abdel was part of pre-opening teams for Sofitel properties in Abu Dhabi, Manama, & Jeddah. He began his culinary career at Pavillon des Boulevard in Bordeaux, France and has worked with two Michelin star chefs: Frederic Simonin and Gilles Choukroun.

“Although perfection is not of this world, there are people like chef Gari, who take pleasure in always trying to achieve it through dedication & passion. Gari Abdel has a natural talent of turning culinary skills into an art form and is an exciting addition to the team” highlighted Gates.

“Gastronomy, which is one of Sofitel’s brand pillars, is all about a generous blending of French cuisine with local flavors which produce unforgettable taste sensations. Chef Gari’s food will definitely delight our guests,” said Nael El-Wary, general manager of Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche.

Gastronomy Française embodies Sofitel’s commitment, inspired by French cuisine, to bring the cooking traditions and practices of France to life at Sofitel in Abu Dhabi. Sofitel’s interpretation of French national cuisine centers around four key pillars, each with strong links to France's signature dining culture: boulangerie (bakery) bread and croissant, pastry, cheese and grape. - TradeArabia News Service