(MENAFN- Mid-East.Info) Dubai, UAE – The Crossing Dubai is delighted to announce the appointment of renowned Michelin Star Chef Jitin Joshi as their new Director of Culinary. With an illustrious career spanning over 23 years and a remarkable culinary background, Chef Joshi brings unrivaled talent and versatility to his new role.
Hailing from India, Chef Joshi received his training at the renowned Oberoi School in Delhi, where he graduated in 1999. Since then, he has carved a distinguished path in the culinary world, honing his skills in top kitchens across eight countries, from prestigious Michelin-starred restaurants to high-end cruise liners and vineyard establishments. Beyond his expertise in the kitchen, Chef Joshi has also excelled in international events, guest lecturing, and coaching Team India.
London became a pivotal chapter in Chef Joshi's journey, as he had the privilege of refining his craft under the guidance of renowned chefs Eric Chavot and Gordon Ramsay. His exceptional talent garnered remarkable achievements, including leading Benares in Mayfair to a coveted Michelin star in 2007 and receiving the prestigious Ethnic Chef of the Year award in 2009.
In Dubai, Chef Joshi astounded discerning palates at prestigious venues such as the Armani Hotel, Atmosphere in the Burj Khalifa, and the first Taj Hotel in the region. As his reputation grew, he made notable appearances on Sony TV and Dubai Eye Radio, while also serving culinary delights to renowned celebrities.
Recently, Chef Jitin Joshi has captivated audiences with his culinary prowess at the Dubai Expo and through a series of successful guest chef pop-ups across various cities. This exceptional track record positions him perfectly to lead The Crossing Dubai to new culinary heights. His appointment signifies a significant milestone for the establishment as it strives to deliver an unparalleled dining experience to its esteemed guests.
“I am thrilled and honored to join The Crossing Dubai as Culinary Director part of the Lemon Butter Group. This incredible opportunity allows me to bring my passion for culinary innovation and years of experience to this esteemed establishment,” said Chef Jitin Joshi.“I eagerly anticipate creating unforgettable dining experiences and pushing the boundaries of gastronomy. Together with the talented team at The Crossing, we will redefine the culinary landscape and delight our guests with exceptional flavors and impeccable service.”
The Crossing Dubai is confident that the addition of Chef Jitin Joshi as Culinary Director will reinforce its commitment to culinary excellence and elevate the dining experience to new levels of sophistication.
About The Crossing:
Located at No 1, Sheikh Zayed Road, The H Hotel, The Crossing brings fine dining neo Indian cuisine experience to Dubai. In terms of design and aesthetics, The Crossing adopts an approach that is truly Indian at its core, with minimalist decor, clean walls, potted greenery, and discreet accents, inspired by the waiting lounges of Indian railways. The Crossing's three founders come from different parts of India-Jarret D'Abreo is from Mumbai, Abhishek Joshi comes from Chandigarh and the founding chef Ankur Chakraborty has roots in Bengal while his hometown is in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. His family was employed with the Indian Railways, exposing him to different regional cuisines throughout his life. Each of the three brings their own culinary and cultural wealth to create a unique culinary and sensory experience at The Crossing.
Launched on January 20, 2022, The Crossing has emerged as the most sought-after restaurant for its elevated Indian cuisine, was chosen for a restaurant take over at W Abu Dhabi-Yas Island for IIFA awards.
It has been recognised for its cuisine and nominated for awards, including, The Best New Restaurant by BBC Good Food, FACT Awards 2022, World Culinary Awards, for Best New Restaurant in Middle East and highly recommended by What's On Awards 2023.. In addition, we recently concluded a Restaurant take-over at W Abu Dhabi for the iconic Indian IIFA awards and the Dubai Big Eid Eat festival.
bout Lemon Butter (Parent company of The Crossing):
Lemon Butter is a dedicated F&B fund management advisory, holding and guidance firm for the F&B industry based in Dubai, UAE. Lemon Butter's services range from concept and design creation to product development, project management, handling relations between the franchisor and franchisee, client representation and many more.
Lemon Butter creates scalable food and beverage concepts across a whole variety of segments like fine dining, casual dining, fast casual food outlets and quick service restaurants. Our working areas range widely from standalone restaurants, through to food courts in malls and F&B operations in hotels.
Lemon Butter is focused on its core values of integrity, creativity, nurturing talent and excellence, and aims to serve the community and nation with sustainable business and growth.
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