05. Izu Ani

British

Managing director, Y Seventy 7

Izu Ani has travelled extensively around Europe, Asia, South America, Africa and the Middle East acquiring knowledge and becoming well-respected for his creations, cooking style and leadership. Ani is strongly influenced by his extensive time in the South of France. This form of dining tends to be found in all cultures and his broad experience allows him to bring this out in any concept he creates.  In Dubai, the chef created La Petite Maison and La Serre. Since then, he has developed restaurants such as The Lighthouse, Izu Brasserie and Izu Bakery. In the coming year he has another 10 concepts set to open. The proudest achievement was starting the company from nothing, faced with a number of obstacles and being able to overcome them all, with perseverance and passion.

For the coming year Ani aims to take each of his outlets and his company to the next level by always striving for the best and elevating the regional F&B industry.

NUMBERS GAME...

Number of years working in the Middle East: 08

Number of years working in the F&B industry: 25

Staff: 05

Coming soon: Carine in Dubai Emirates Golf Club, opening in February 2018; Gaia in Dubai, opening in 2018; and Cheese and Grain in Dubai, opening 2018

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