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Alfredo Russo joins Dubai’s top chefs for a culinary experience

Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers will host 24 chefs for an 11-hour culinary experience benefitting the Al Jalila Foundation

On November 24, Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers will host 24/11, an event featuring 23 of Dubai’s top chefs and Alfredo Russo for an 11-hour culinary experience.  

Russo, who heads Michelin-starred restaurant Dolce Stil Novo, has partnered with WG Magazines and Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers for the event where all culinary proceeds will be donated to the Al Jalila Foundation. The foundation is a not-for-profit organisation founded by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai.

Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers hotel manager Hector Rodriguez Ladeveze said: “We are very excited to continue playing a central role in the city’s gastronomic landscape and celebrate the great talent we have in the context of giving back to the community through our partnership with the Al Jalila Foundation”.

Guests will be able to sample signature dishes from chefs including Reif Othman, Colin Clague, Tim Newton, James Knight-Pacheco, Pradeep Khullar, Gilles Bosquet, Thorsten Killan from Al Muntaha – Burj Al Arab Jumeirah among others.

“This 11 Hour Brunch is a feast for the palate, a special culinary experience that showcases the perfect mix of culture that makes the gastronomy in Dubai so special. I like to thank all the chefs and especially Chef Uwe Faust, Group Culinary Director, Jumeirah Group for his kind support”, added WG Magazines Managing director/editor Fabian deCastro.

Alfredo Russo said in a statement: “The idea to create this event was born during a conversation with my friend Flavel, as a joke. The concept of this event is to deliver the best brunch experience to the all the expats who are living in Dubai, giving them the chance without taking a taxi to try 24 signatures in just one location. The mission to arrange this special event is to support the kids affected by cancer for Al Jalila Foundation.”

The participating chefs include Alfredo Russo of Dolce Stil Novo – Italy, Reif Othman of The Experience by Reif Othman and PLAY Restaurant & Lounge, Colin Clague of Rüya, Tim Newton of Bagatelle, Thorsten Killan of Al Muntaha – Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Georges Najm of Khaymat Al Bahar – Jumeirah Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah, Shahadat Hossain of Alta Badia – Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Yiannis Katsikas of Shimmers – Jumeirah Mina A’Salam, Hotel Madinat Jumeirah, Aziri Bin Ishak of Latitude – Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Poppy Kourkoutaki of Elia – Majestic Hotel Tower, Ryan Waddell from The Club House – Jebel Ali Recreation Club, James Knight-Pacheco of Vida Downtown, Francesco Guarracino of Roberto’s, Andrea Russo of Vivaldi by Alfredo Russo, Cristina Mennah from Top Chef Cooking Studio, Gilles Bosquet of La Cantine Du Faubourg, Pradeep Khullar of Mint Leaf of London, Thibaut Bertin from Top Chef Cooking Studio, John Buenaventura of Cuisinero Uno, Federico Teresi of Simply Italian by Heinz Beck, Albert Raven from La Petit Belge, Ilias Kokoroskos of Mythos, Denis Belyaev of Suvoroff, and Adhi Pramono of The Experience by Reif Othman and PLAY Restaurant & Lounge.

The event will be held in association with Bragard, Lavazza, Food Source International, Italtouch, MonViso, Jazz Furniture Factory, Casinetto, Safco, répertoire culinaire, Paoletti, Tarall’Oro and My Quality and Convenience.

Packages range from AED 350 for a four hour package to AED 800 per person for a forty eight course menu, which includes both signature and new dishes.