Following the success of last year’s residency, Jiwan will once again take over Le Dalí at Le Meurice hotel in Paris, bringing the spirit of the Middle East to the heart of the world’s culinary capital from 21 to 25 October.
Taking inspiration, and drawing on influences and ingredients, from surrounding Arab and Middle Eastern territories, Jiwan’s food celebrates the rich diversity of cultures that shape Doha’s culinary landscape. Just as Jiwan exemplifies MENA culture, Le Meurice is quintessentially Paris. The juxtaposition of Jiwan’s exciting food and warm Arabic hospitality, with the ornate aesthetic of Le Meurice, makes for a unique dining event merging two distinct cultures and styles that can’t be found anywhere else.
The menu pays tribute to regional heritage while reimagining culinary traditions, reinterpreting classic dishes for a modern audience. Highlights will include delicate samboussek pastries filled with spinach, preserved lemon, and fresh herbs; Jiwan’s signature harees, a slow-cooked Qatari dish of cracked wheat and tender meat; and a bright, zesty lemon and za’atar dessert.
“While Jiwan exemplifies Middle Eastern hospitality, Le Meurice is the essence of Paris chic,” said Jeremy Cheminade, Executive Chef of Groupe Ducasse Paris Operations in Qatar. “Bringing these two worlds together makes for a dining experience both unique and unforgettable.”
This October, diners are invited to immerse themselves in this cultural encounter, where culinary artistry and storytelling come vividly to life at Le Dalí.
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About Groupe Ducasse Paris
Groupe Ducasse Paris is deploying its activity in food, restaurant, hospitality, education and consulting. The company constantly develops innovative ideas and ensures their sustainability. Its continuous pursuit of excellence is based on the talent of men and women, the quality of the produce and a great savoir-faire. President and Founder, Alain Ducasse is the company’s inspiration and is dedicated to offer a fair cuisine, transmission of knowledge and developing a responsible vision of his profession.
About Qatar Museums
Qatar Museums (QM), the nation’s preeminent institution for art and culture, provides authentic and inspiring cultural experiences through a growing network of museums, heritage sites, festivals, public art installations, and programmes. QM preserves and expands the nation’s cultural offerings, sharing art and culture from Qatar, the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia (MENASA) region with the world and enriching the lives of citizens, residents, and visitors.
Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and led by its Chairperson, Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, QM has made Qatar a vibrant centre for the arts, culture, and education in the Middle East and beyond. QM is integral to the goal of developing an innovative, diverse, and progressive nation, bringing people together to ignite new thinking, spark critical cultural conversations, and amplify the voices of Qatar’s people. Since its founding in 2005, QM has overseen the development of museums and festivals including the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) and MIA Park, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, the National Museum of Qatar (NMOQ), 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, QM Gallery Al Riwaq, QM Gallery Katara, and Design Doha. Future museums include Dadu: Children’s Museum of Qatar, Art Mill Museum, Qatar Auto Museum and the Lusail Museum.
Through its newly created Creative Hub, QM also initiates and supports projects—such as the Fire Station Artist in Residence, the Tasweer Qatar Photo Festival, M7, the creative hub for innovation, fashion and design, and Liwan, Design Studios and Labs — that nurture artistic talent and create opportunities to build a strong and sustainable cultural infrastructure.
Animating everything that Qatar Museums does is an authentic connection to Qatar and its heritage, a steadfast commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, and a belief in creating value through invention. For more information visit https://qm.org.qa
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