A high-end dining venue opens in Dubai’s Downtown district
F.R.N.D.S. Grand Cafe is the newest name to join the Downtown dining circuit, occupying the spacious ground floor corner unit of Address Fountain Views.
The signature design elements in the restaurant are inspired by the golden era of Art Deco, including a floating walnut and quartzite table suspended from the 6.5-metre-high ceiling and a 5-metre-tall grand bar with brass arches, adorned with intricate stained glass. Drawing inspiration from Parisian-style cafes lining the Champs-Élysées, the outdoor terrace situated directly on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Blvd embodies a European charm. Enclosed and air-conditioned during the warmer months and open during the cooler season, the space is comfortable year-round.
The F.R.N.D.S. Grand Cafe kitchen showcases carefully selected dishes from both Mediterranean and Japanese cuisines, accompanied by world-class pastries, led by Executive Chef Matthis Grosjean with his accomplished portfolio including three Michelin-starred restaurants in France. The ethos of the F.R.N.D.S. cuisine concept is simple yet refined, utilising only wild fresh seafood and the finest cuts of meat. With Japanese cuisine also playing a major role in the F.R.N.D.S. culinary DNA, Chef Adel brings over 20 years of culinary experience from acclaimed Japanese venues such as Nobu. The bar team will be led by Emilio Valencia, who has over 12 years of experience in bartending across the globe.
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