RIYADH — Al Faisaliah Hotel, A Rosewood Hotel, will set again the tone this year in gastronomic pageantry to the delight of food connoisseurs and fine dining enthusiasts as it celebrates the annual internationally renowned “Globe Summit Series” culinary event. The much sought-after haute cuisine pageant demonstrates Al Faisaliah Hotel's enduring thrust to elevate the art of hospitality to new heights, by which the discriminating food buffs and experts spend the time savoring the dishes with gusto. The four-day extravaganza of the finest haute cuisine starting on February 25 at the hotel's Cristal Restaurant will be presented by the acclaimed and seasoned international French chef Frédéric Simonin who will prepare one-of-a-kind cuisines to the great pleasure of food lovers, gourmet connoisseurs and guests with discerning palate. The epicurean affair is a good opportunity to experience and savor the best of what fine dining has to offer and witness culinary science transforms into art as well. Chef Simonin, a legionnaire at the stoves, is regarded as one of the reigning visionaries of haute cuisine. His career, which started at a tender age of 15, brought him myriad of laurels and put him on a pedestal. From commis chef at Ledoyen with Ghislaine Arabian to appointments within high-end restaurants such as Maurice, Taillevent and George V., Frederic's early years perfectly showcased his searing vocational passion. His cuisine is highly indicative of his culinary pedigree, preparing traditional fare with a modern interpretation that derives inspiration from various influences such as the Orient. Simonin's residency during the Globe Summit Series will no doubt confirms his immense talent and devotion to the art of fine dining and the demands of haute cuisine. Moreover, the world renowned grand chef will also hold a series of several-course lunches, exclusive culinary Master classes, exquisite various-course dinners, and a show-stopping Prima Gala Dinner finale on February 28, the last day of the food galore, that will further indulge the picky taste buds of food connoisseurs and fine dining devotees. The Summit will be held in several phases throughout the year underlining Al Faisaliah Hotel' s commitment to offer the best of both worlds to its punctilious guests. – SG
