Renowned three-Michelin-starred Chef Mauro Colagreco creates yet another astounding space of culinary excellence with Celebrities by Mauro Colagreco in Dubai. Inspired by nature, Chef Colagreco creates a menu that shifts like the seasons and prioritises sustainability.
One and Only in Dubai
Serving also as an apt description for Chef Colagreco’s prestigious cuisine, Celebrities by Mauro Colagreco is located within the gorgeous One & Only Royal Mirage, Dubai. This elegant resort ensures all of its luxury dining is held up to its Royal standard, but the ambiance for Celebrities by Chef Colagreco is like no other. With a newly reimagined pristine dining area, guests can indulge in the visual richness of overlooking the lavish hotel’s gardens and spectacular views of The Palace Esplanade.
A Man, Michelin Stars, and a Mission
Having left a tremendous mark on the culinary landscape through esteemed restaurants such as Mirazur, Saison and Mauro’s Table, the starred culinary maestro continues his excellence with a reimagined Menu and concept for Celebrities by Mauro Colagreco. After being appointed as the inaugural Chef de Cuisine in the role of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Biodiversity in 2022, Chef Colagreco will be prioritising various sustainable efforts for the restaurants. These efforts include short circuits of production, sourcing and supporting local ingredients, and working towards receiving plastic-free certification for the Dubai location.
Following suit with a powerful sustainability effort, Chef Colagreco has also revolved his refreshed and modernised menu around a farm-to-table ethos, ensuring guests indulge in only the most premium ingredients, while the organic waste is returned to the soil for a full-circle effect. From start to finish, Diners can find pleasure in knowing the food they are indulging in has been crafted with the idea of sustainability from start to finish.
Savour the Seasons
The two-time MICHELIN Guide Dubai-recommended restaurant promises to elevate the dining experience to unparalleled heights with its modernised menu and ideas. In the reimagined state of Celebrities by Mauro Colagreco, each detail of the restaurant is meticulously crafted to embrace nature’s timeless elegance, most notably in its menu. Chef Colagreco aims to encourage guests to embark on a culinary journey that places vegetables at the heart of every dish and savour fresh and flavourful ingredients. This is achieved by the inspiration of the changing seasons and the concept of “Garden to table”, orienting the menu offerings around the corresponding season shifts. For example, when Autumn comes to fruition, Chef Colagreco will be highlighting penny buds and truffles, while shifting the focus to cabbage and rocket later in the year.
Savour reimagined classics like Les Girolles, consisting of golden chanterelle mushrooms ragout and dried cranberry, Le Veau, consisting of milk-fed tenderloin veal, mandarin gastric and baby leek, and finally, Le Poisson du jour, which is a fish of the day with locally grown kale and pistachio beurre monte sauce. Guest can also finish off the meal with delectable choices such as L’Orange en Fleur, consisting of Saffron Cream, Almond, Orange Sorbet & Opaline and a cheese selection of Seasonal Cheese, Chutney & Grilled Cereals Bread.
An Extravagant Sampler
If choosing from the vast and enticing selection of dishes is too much to bear, simply order the degustation menu, offering a delectable profile of the menu. A degustation menu boils down to an opportunity to experience the restaurant’s signature dishes or new experimental flavours in one sitting, meaning guests are sure to enjoy the full breadth of the restaurant’s menu. Highlights of this menu include of course classics like Les Girolles, consisting of golden chanterelle mushrooms ragout and dried cranberry, Le Boeuf, including Australian Wagyu Prime Rib Beef, Caper Leaf & Flavours of Pear, and La Seiche, which is Sliced Cuttlefish, Almond Cookies, Orange Sauce & Milk Skin, and 4 more set signature dishes for the tasting. This degustation menu truly encompasses the flavours and profiles of what Celebrities by Mauro Colagreco can offer in one delicately curated sitting.
A Pair Above All
Drinks are paired meticulously with meals by a brilliant sommelier. Having honed his skills in South Africa, Michael Mpofu brings a wealth of experience to his role as Sommelier and Assistant Manager at Celebrities at One&Only Royal Mirage. From selecting exciting organic and biodynamic wines to curating food and wine pairings or recommending the perfect Champagne for a special occasion, he’ll ensure each guest’s meal is one to remember. A recent selection made by Michael includes the pairing of L’ARTICHAUT, where the boldness of matured Comté AOP aged 36 months is elevated by of a glass of elegant white.
Food for Thought
In the breadth of three-starred Michelin Chef Mauro Colagreco’s acclaim and prestige, Celebrities by Mauro Colagreco stands out in its elegance and extravagant sustainability efforts. With a wonderful team behind him, Chef Mauro Colagreco brings an elevated luxury that belongs in a city such as Dubai and gastronomy that is worthy of all its acclaim. With the restaurant’s environmental focus and sustainability ethos, it is a trailblazer for elevated cuisine while minimising poor environmental practices. For culinary excellence and environmental consciousness, Celebrities by Mauro Colagreco is a staple that deserves to be indulged in.
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