“I think in addition for quality, people will look for more value; the recession has taught us you just cannot operate like you did a few years back.
“Guests today are very sensitive and very knowledgeable: either you have something phenomenally good that is worth a high price, or you have to assess and make sure the offering is good value.
“I also think that Japanese cuisine has been on a real high here, but I think that is slowing and we might see a new favoured theme coming through — perhaps Spanish. There is definitely a move towards that light, sharing style.”
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Vineet Bhatia
Patron chef, Indego, Grosvenor House Dubai
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Apr 20, 2010 , United Arab Emirates
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