Chef Pierre Gagnaire, Reflets head chef Francois Xavier Simon and new restaurant manager Kevin Prouve
On Intercontinental hotel group
“[La Maison 1888] is my third project with Intercontinental. Tokyo, Dubai, Vietnam. It is a sign that we have a very good relationship with the company. It is easier for the preopening because they know me. They know my philosophy. They know my way to work, my way to live. It’s not easy, it is never easy to open a restaurant. But what’s easier is the relationship with the company, because they know me.”
On more Middle East expansion
“I think it is enough. It is not my way to think. I always think, I’m busy enough. If someone comes to see me, he has a project, and I feel the man is honest, and they respect my way to work, and my personality, why not. But I know my limit.
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"When I come to Dubai, I stay for a couple of days. I take time to get to know the team, and to build a real story with them. That is more difficult, if you open, open, open…
"It is impossible, and you become crazy, because you don’t have time to create a connection between your work, your personality, and the team.
"We build something to grow. Not to grow with the volumne, but with the quality. Day after day, we try to deliver a real quality. With our heart, our sensibility. That is our goal. And everyday is new."
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