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JÖRG ZIPPRICK THE DISRUPTOR TOPPING THE LIST work, Zipprick is a staunch supporter of authentic cuisine. Here, he tells us more about his journey and what it takes to make it onto the list of the world’s best restaurants. What is the most prominent food trend for 2022? Unfortunately, labor shortages are a challenge. Hundreds of thousands of line cooks and waiters, who are impossible to replace, have left the hospitality industry because of the pandemic, and this has influenced the menus of restaurants. Instead of offering a menu with reasonable choice, there’s often one fixed menu for all guests.
Jörg Zipprick, co-founder and editor-in-chief of the international restaurant review aggregator LaListe.com, has worked as a journalist and author since 1991. Having won numerous awards for his
From a culinary point of view, everything depends on the pandemic. The end of the pandemic could result in a “Roaring Twenties” scenario, with lavish, luxurious foods. If the situation remains critical, traditional or classic restaurants might prosper since people tend to trust proven concepts, or food, in times of crisis. Personally, I do not see the trend for local, organic food coming to an end - on the contrary. Chefs should make sure their local suppliers work to the highest professional and ethical standards.
If you were to recommend five top restaurants from La Liste, which would you choose and why? That is tough. There are a lot of excellent ones around the globe. Our winner, Guy Savoy, offers the perfect proposition in a stunning setting. May the other French forgive me, but I like the cooking of Bernard Pacaud (L’Ambroisie) a great deal. This chef is excellence personified, a true stalwart of French qualities. In Italy, Da Vittorio and Don Alfonso 1890 both serve authentic Italian food in a beautiful setting. On my wish list, you’ll find Frantzèn in Sweden, Plénitude in Paris, Obauer in Austria and the Lost Kitchen in Freedom, USA. Last but not least, there are plenty of places in our La Liste application that are not in the world’s top 1,000 list but are still remarkable: Güeyu Mar and D’Berto in Spain, Mpoukadoura near Nikiti in Greece and La Ferme de la Ruchotte in France. I’m also fond of traditional food in Eastern Europe and Russia, but I’ve mentioned more than five places already! As I told you, there are a large number excellent spots, and many of them are not expensive. laListe.com Read the full interview on hospitalitynewsmag.com
IN BRIEF TWO UAE BARS ON THE WORLD’S 50 BEST BARS LIST FOR 2021 World’s 50 Best named the concepts that made it onto their list for 2021, and two bars from Dubai were included. In 17th place came Zuma, Dubai. Modern Japanese izakaya Zuma has outposts all over the world, but it’s the Dubai venue’s cocktails and hospitality that really stand out. The high-energy square bar allows for a view of the action, regardless of where you are sitting. Galaxy Bar, Dubai, took the 45th spot. For the second consecutive year, Connaught Bar was named The Best Bar in Europe and The World’s Best Bar 2021, sponsored by Perrier. A quintessential London hotel bar, its poise, elegance and the leadership of Agostino Perrone, Giorgio Bargiani and Maura Milia, give it a distinct Italian accent. worlds50bestbars.com
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Three new Dubai-based dark kitchen concepts to kick off in Q1 2022
UAE restaurant consultancy Restaurant Secrets Inc. will launch three all-new dark kitchen concepts in Dubai during the first quarter of 2022. The concepts are Sumaya’s, a modern Emirati fusion brand in Mirdif, and urban eating brand Avorito, which will house both Bang! Bang! Burrito and Avo/Cato in its JLTbased kitchen. Opening at the other end of town is Avorito, an ambitious project in JLT with two brands operating from the same kitchen. First there’s Bang! Bang! Burrito, a fun food and lifestyle brand that takes inspiration from cities like Cancun, Miami and LA. This kitchen brings diners creativity on a plate with dishes like spiced beef tenderloin with red rice, charred corn with caramelized onions, black beans and a variety of sauces. Renowned Lebanese F&B concept Barbar to expand in Egypt
Lebanese F&B food chain Barbar has debuted in New Cairo in January 2022. Barbar had announced expansion activity covering several Arab countries, including the opening of 10 restaurants in Egypt. eatbarbar.com
