MICHELIN STAR 2023: French Bloom selected as the exclusive alcohol-fre

Michelin-starred chefs celebrate their awards with flutes of French Bloom

On Thursday, November 12, 43 restaurants were included in the prestigious Michelin Guide Selection of Abu Dhabi. Of those selected, three restaurants received their precious Michelin stars at the Emirates Palace:

• Talea By Antonio Guida and its incredible interpretation of traditional Italian cuisine whose simple-looking dishes are packed with exhilarating flavors.

• Hakkasan celebrates Chinese cuisine by blending traditional techniques, refined ingredients with a contemporary vision.

• 99 Sushi Bar offers both traditional Japanese cuisine rich in flavor, while providing dining experiences with innovative and cutting-edge
dishes.

Michelin-Starred Chefs from around the World gathered to prepare an unforgettable culinary experience for the Michelin Star Relevation Gala Dinner with French Bloom.

Michelin three-starred Chef Simon Rogan from L’Enclume in the UK started the night off with a Lobster, Caviar and Kohmrabi dish.

Newly One-starred Chef Lee Kok Hua from the famed Hakkasan Emirates Palace followed with a Grilled Spicy Red Snapper.

A truly legendary Chef Bjorn Frantzen of the Three-Michelin Star restaurant Frantzen in Sweden prepared an Onion, Liquorice and Almond dish.

Chef Jimmy Ophorst from One Michelin-Star restaurant, Prue in Thailand, celebrated for its Michelin Green star in sustainability, prepared a main course consisting of Lamb Neck, Shrimp Paste and Eggplant.

The Dessert course- prepared by Chef Cheryl Koh of Three-Michelin Star restaurant Les Amis in Singapore, included her signature Dark Chocolate Tart with Coffee Ice Cream.

This extraordinary gastronomic journey was accompaied by flutes of organic and alcohol-free sparkling wines Le Blanc and Le Rosé. French Bloom, having been selected by the Michelin Guide as its exclusive partner, due to its high quality French wines which pair perfectly with high-end gastronomy. A French Bloom bar with a growing garden was planted to ensure that guests could fully celebrate the event, with a flute to toast to the winners!

Non-alcoholic and organic sparkling wines French Bloom is now available at DrinkDry

This year, the chefs weren't the only ones celebrating their acheivements... This incredible event was also an opportunity for French
Bloom to announce some big news. French Bloom is now available in the Middle East with our new retailer and distributrion partner Drink Dry. This brand is the first marketplace and distributor of premium non-alcoholic drinks in the GCC. Founder Erika Doyle and French Bloom have teamed up to offer a sophisticated celebration experience by bringing Le Blanc and Le Rosé to the Middle East sparkling wine market.