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Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority proudly presents Abu Dhabi Gourmet Stars Awards 2009.

Gourmet Abu Dhabi will take place for the first time in Abu Dhabi from 5 to 14 February 2009. To be held in Abu Dhabi annually, this gastronomic event promises to be a gathering of internationally renowned Masterchefs, distinguished Winemakers, restaurateurs, industry professionals and personalities. The ‘Abu Dhabi Gourmet Stars’ Awards which takes place during the gastronomic event is an industry recognition programme that acknowledges individuals and organisations that make a significant contribution to the development of the food and beverage industry in Abu Dhabi.
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Executive Chef of the Year
This award seeks to recognise an executive chef who is directly involved and responsible for food and beverage outlets and banquet facilities in a hotel environment in Abu Dhabi. Eligible candidates must have consistently set standards of excellence in the culinary arts as well as providing excellent dining experiences.

Ernst-Lothar Frank
Executive Chef

Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi

Food & Beverage Manager of the Year
This award seeks to recognise a food and beverage manager who is professional, knowledgeable, possesses a high degree of competence. The nominee must be directly involved and responsible for food and beverage outlets and banquet facilities in a hotel environment in Abu Dhabi.

Joseph Matar
Food & Beverage Director

Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi

Regional Cuisine Chef of the Year
This award seeks to recognise an individual who is directly involved in a restaurant operation and demonstrates a high level of talent and creativity in preparing ethnic, Middle Eastern inspired cuisine. Eligible candidates must have been working in Abu Dhabi in a restaurant / restaurant chain that promotes culinary and service excellence.

Ali Charaf

Diwan L’Auberge, Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi

Regional Cuisine Manager of the Year
This award seeks to recognise an individual who is directly involved in a restaurant operation and demonstrates a high level of talent and creativity in preparing ethnic, Middle Eastern inspired cuisine. Eligible candidates must have been working in Abu Dhabi in a restaurant / restaurant chain that promotes culinary and service excellence.

Adel Danihasseli

Anar Restaurant, Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi

Regional Cuisine Restaurant of the Year
This award seeks to recognise a restaurant / restaurant chain serves ethnic, Middle Eastern cuisine and promotes culinary and service excellence in Abu Dhabi. The nominated restaurant must have consistently exceeded the standards of excellence and provided extraordinary dining experiences for guests.

Anar Restaurant

Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi

Restaurant of the Year
This award seeks to recognise a restaurant / restaurant chain that promotes culinary and service excellence in Abu Dhabi. Eligible restaurants must have demonstrated a well-maintained standard of excellence. The nominee should also consistently set new standards of excellence in improving its cuisine and service.

Finz

Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi

Restaurant Chef of the Year
This award seeks to recognise the restaurant chef who is directly involved and responsible for the food and beverage in the restaurant in Abu Dhabi. Eligible candidates must have consistently set standards of excellence in the culinary arts as well as providing excellent dining experiences in a restaurant / restaurant chain.

Daniel Smeenk

Finz, Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi

Restaurant Manager of the Year
This award seeks to recognise a restaurant manager who is professional and knowledgeable. The nominee demonstrates a high degree of competence in managing a successful restaurant operation. Eligible candidates must have been working in Abu Dhabi in the capacity of restaurant manager in a restaurant / restaurant chain that promotes culinary and service excellence.

Thaer Hanna

Finz, Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi

Restaurant Host of the Year
This award seeks to recognise a restaurant host who is professional, knowledgeable and consistently provides excellent service standards. The nominee demonstrates a high degree of competence in managing a successful restaurant operation. Eligible candidates must have been working in Abu Dhabi in the capacity of a service staff in a restaurant / restaurant chain that promotes culinary and service excellence.

May Labao
Chamas Brazilian Churrascaria

InterContinental Abu Dhabi
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