The stars turned out in force on Friday night for the grand opening of Clé Dubai, Michelin-starred Australian celebrity chef Greg Malouf’s first restaurant in the region – and even by Dubai standards, it wasn’t your average restaurant opening,
Malouf, who is renowned for his contemporary Middle Eastern cuisine, hosted 250 VIPs for dinner, the guest list packed with celebrities.
American socialites Paris Hilton, her sister Nicky and Khloe Kardashian were there, as was Bollywood A-lister Hrithik Roshan. Also in attendance from the Bollywood set were Zayed Khan, Dino Morea and Chunky Pandey. The American hip-hop artist Akon also turned up.
When they weren’t posing for pics, the stars got a glimpse of what Malouf is known for: an innovative, modern take on traditional Middle Eastern dishes.
He served kibbeh nayee (tartare) with salmon instead of the usual beef or lamb. He baked free-range chickens, chickpeas, spinach and raisins wrapped in a Saj bread parcel. His stone-roasted Gulf prawns were marinated with traditional Middle Eastern chermoula and served with pomegranate mayonnaise. His very first dinner service in the Middle East was very much a star-studded success.
To have the kind of success Malouf has had during his career, it takes more than a deep understanding of food. He has patience and ambition and has never strayed from what his heart wants. Even when it failed him. “I’m 55 with a 28-year-old heart,” says the chef.
Original article by Stacy Overton Johnson
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