Pampano, The Pearl — Qatar
An unusual collaboration between opera star and celebrity chef comes in at number seven, adding to the growing F&B portfolio on The Pearl — Qatar.
Celebrated Mexican chef Richard Sandoval has partnered with opera legend Placido Domingo, to bring “modern Mexican seafood to Doha”, says the outlet’s operations manager, Hichem Benamor. Chef Fabian Coronado expands: “Richard Sandoval’s concept is a modern mix of traditional Mexican recipes, with a touch of Asian ingredients. He always uses high quality seafood and fresh goods.”
As others before him, Coronado has found the regional supply chain to pose problems. “Most items are imported, so their availability is therefore dependent on the suppliers. In order to overcome this, we have to contact a purveyor in the country and arrange for a local supplier to import specific ingredients we need,” he says.
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But both Coronado and Benamor have full confidence in the success of the venture. “Good food is always in demand; despite the downturn, the public still dines out,” reasons Benamor. “Quality food and service will always be the winning horse in this race.”
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