HISTORY & INTRODUCTION

Grumpy Gourmet was established in 1995, and is the leading supporter and critic of full-service restaurants, as well as distinguished hospitality professionals in the region. With the expertise of Grumpy Gourmet, the mission has achieved international standards.

Future TV interview with CEO Iyad Shehadeh ( introduction to the event ).
The aim of the Grumpy Gourmet Awards is to reward fine and distinguished establishments, as well as individuals, who are in the F&B and Service industry operating in the region, based on consistency of standards in the evaluation categories.

PARTICIPANTS

All distinguished establishments recognized by Grumpy Gourmet are nominated at no cost.

INVITEES

Circa 500 persons are invited. These include royalty, ministers concerned, ambassadors, heads of major businesses, hoteliers, restaurateurs, gourmets, and members of the diplomatic corps, amongst others.

DRESS CODE

Strictly Black Tie.

VENUE & DATE

This year's Grumpy Gourmet Award ceremony will take place at Four Seasons – Amman.

The event will include a grand 5-course gala dinner, which will be finely catered and serviced by the finest Four Seasons’ chefs from around the world.
For more information on hotel reservations click here

MEDIA COVERAGE

This year's Grumpy Gourmet Award ceremony will be broadcast on Future TV.
Newspapers, radio stations, publications, and television channels are invited, and look forward to the event for complete media coverage. Press releases will be sent to 26 different countries.

REVIEWING PARAMETERS

Professional, high-level appointed reviewers – two ex-Michelin reviewers and two professional diners who are recognized for their expertise in food and beverage – conduct the evaluations. All have an innate understanding of the food and beverage industry, but are not directly involved in any of the hospitality outlets in the region, financially or otherwise.

THE AWARDS

Nominees and winners of the ‘Best Cuisine per Category’ are selected by a secret ballot conducted by the review team, i.e. by a jury panel selection. More than 20 awards are presented to the best cuisines, and nominees and winners of the other criteria are selected by a public voting process.

RESTAURANT ELIGIBILITY

No restaurant can apply for nomination. The nomination for all categories is based on the review team's evaluations. Any restaurant is eligible for the awards provided they are:
• Recognized by Grumpy Gourmet
• Licensed by the Ministry of Tourism

FACTS ABOUT “GRUMPY GOURMET”

• The opinions, reviews and other text found in “Grumpy Gourmet”, are the sole responsibility of “Grumpy Gourmet”. They are personal opinions and do not necessarily reflect the views of any other person or entity.
• The evaluations are based on Swiss and international standards, in order to compare restaurants in the region with other restaurants globally.
• “Grumpy Gourmet” conducts its work discretely. Anyone demanding services or special attention in the name of our company is a fraud.
• Evaluation characteristics may include:
  • Service
  • Quality of the food and beverage
  • Cleanliness & hygiene
  • Atmosphere/ambiance
  • Value for money
  • Safety measures
  • Creativity

 

Dear readers,

Please note that the voting process has now been extended until February 10th, 2009. Vote Now!

 

Only 50 tickets are available for sale

To book your table or for further information please contact:
Noor Kandalaft
Tel: +962-6-5820058
Mobile: +962-799080356

AND THE NOMINEES ARE:

TO SEE ALL NOMINEES CLICK HERE

1. BEST RESTAURANT CONCEPT
   (The evaluation criteria are based on the following factors: menu and cuisine).
   Al Balad - Beirut
   Table D’alfred - Beirut
   Blue Fig - Amman
   The Library - Amman
   So - Beirut
   Trader Vic's
   
2. BEST RESTAURANT DESIGN
   (The evaluation criteria are based on the following factors: interior design, color harmony, furniture choice, and paintings).
   Albergo Roof top - Beirut Mandaloun Grill - Beirut Al Paladar - Beirut
   Table D’alfred - Beirut
   Esaki - Amman
   32 North - Amman
3. MOST OUTSTANDING SERVICE
   (The evaluation criteria are based on the following factors: staff knowledge in the product, uniforms, cleanliness, attitude, and service techniques).
   Centrale - Beirut
   Sydney’s - Beirut
   Cote D'or - Aqaba
   Table D’alfred - Beirut
   La Cucina - Amman
   Vevaci - Amman
   
4. MOST POPULAR RESTAURANT
   (The evaluation criteria are based on the following factors: popularity and occupancy).
   Centro - Amman
   Scoozi - Beirut
   Duo - Beirut
   Whispers - Amman
   Mounir - Beirut
   
5. BEST CATERING
   (The evaluation criteria are based on the following factors: quality of food, variety of product, and creativity of setting up locations).
   Cat & Mouth - Lebanon
   Romero - Jordan
   Deiretna - Jordan
   Socrate - Lebanon
   Hussein Hadid - Lebanon
   
6. BEST HOTEL
   (The evaluation criteria are based on the following factors: reservations, check-in, room service, F&B outlets, business center, and check-out).
   Albergo - Beirut
   Grand Hyatt - Amman
   Marriott - Amman
   Four Seasons - Amman
   Intercontinental Phoenicia - Beirut
   Gefinor Rotana - Beirut
   Intercontinental - Amman
   
7. BEST RESORT
   (The evaluation criteria are based on the following factors: reservations, location, design of property, room service, landscaping, and leisure facilities.).
   Auberge Des Cedres - Beirut
   Intercontinental Mazar - Faraya
   Movenpick - Dead Sea
   Eddé Sands - Jbail
   Kempinski Ishtar - Dead Sea
   Intercontinental - Aqaba
   Marriott - Dead Sea
   
8. BEST SPA
   (The evaluation criteria are based on the following factors: cleanliness, staff knowledge and experience, variety of treatments, and décor).
   Four Seasons - Amman
   Intercontinental Phoenicia - Beirut
   Spa Amber - Amman
   Grand Hills Brummana
   Marriott - Dead Sea
   Intercontinental - Aqaba
   Mövenpick - Dead Sea
   
9. CHEF OF THE YEAR
   (The evaluation criteria are based on the following factors: consistency of food, plate presentation, and creativity).
   Marc Fontenelle - Movenpick Dead Sea / Jordan
   Hussien Hadid - Lebanon
   Stephan Loison - Central / Lebanon
   Elias Abu Hawa - Intercontinental / Jordan
   Maroun Chedid - Medi Resto-La Posta / Lebanon
   Frank Ruidavet - Four Seasons / Jordan
   Rabah Abu Sbaitan - Grand Hyatt / Jordan
   
10. RESTAURATEUR OF THE YEAR
    (The evaluation criteria are based on the following factors: success of business, involvement of daily operation, reputation, and creativity in choice and concepts).
    Aref Saadeh - Shogun / Lebanon
    Hisham Abboushi - Whispers / Jordan
    Ghassan Nasrallah - La Maison Verte / Jordan
    Jean Claude Ghosn - Duo / Lebanon
    Geovanni - Geovanni / Lebanon
    
11. HOTELIER OF THE YEAR
    (The evaluation criteria are based on the following factors: success of business, level of involvement, popularity and reputation, staff satisfaction, and growth).
    Bruno Huber - Movenpick Dead Sea / Jordan
    Philip Papadopoulos - Marriott Dead Sea / Jordan
    Gehard Stutz - 4 Seasons / Jordan
    Said Sawalha - Regency / Jordan
    Mark Timbrell - Rotana / Lebanon
    Vatche Yergatian - Marriott / Jordan
    

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