TALEA BY ANTONIO GUIDA EARNS FIRST STAR IN ABU DHABI MICHELIN GUIDE

(MENAFN- Gambit Communications HQ) Abu Dhabi, 11 November 2022 – Talea by Antonio Guida, the Italian restaurant serving "Cucina di Famiglia" (meaning traditional family recipes) of Emirates Place, Abu Dhabi, has been distinguished with a Michelin star in the guide’s inaugural Abu Dhabi edition. Adding to the accolades, Chef Luigi Stinga was also awarded the Young Chef Award for Talea by Antonio Guida.

The team at both Talea and Emirates Place, Abu Dhabi are honoured to be featured in the capital’s first Michelin Guide, with a menu inspired by traditional household dishes from across Italy. Talea opened earlier this year and is Chef Antonio Guida’s first restaurant outside of Italy. From handmade ravioli and artisanal pizza to osso buco and vitello tonnato, the summer dish of chilled veal in tuna-caper sauce that forms an indispensable part of the Assumption Day feast in Milan, the gastronomic delights of Talea fuse traditional techniques with an innovative edge in a manner signature to Guida.

About Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
Located on a pristine private beach, Emirates Palace is the epitome of luxury in Abu Dhabi, showcasing Arabian hospitality at its finest. Each of the resort’s 394 rooms and suites is furnished to the highest levels of comfort, has stunning views and offers 24-hour butler service. Eight dining venues serve a variety of cuisines created by world renowned chefs and the resort boasts lush gardens, a lavish 1,500-sqm spa, two temperature-controlled swimming pools, a kids’ club and a private marina. With many of Abu Dhabi’s main attractions within a short distance, including superb shopping destinations and impressive cultural and heritage sites, Emirates Palace provides guests with the perfect place to explore the beauty and charm of the UAE’s capital.

About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world’s most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. Having grown from its Asian roots into a global brand, the Group now operates 36 hotels and seven residences in 24 countries and territories, with each property reflecting the Group’s oriental heritage, local culture and unique design. Mandarin Oriental has a strong pipeline of hotels and residences under development, and is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.

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