New downtown dining experience to launch in early 2018

In partnership with american chef Michael Mina

Dubai, UAE: Four Seasons Hotel DIFC announces the launch of MINA Brasserie; a new modern, lively brasserie featuring American fare served for lunch and dinner, in partnership with award-wining American Chef, Michael Mina. The brasserie will be a new hotspot for the eclectic DIFC and Dubai crowd as it offers an elevated dining experience, serving beautifully craveable dishes that are both comforting and delicious in a lively, sophisticated environment.

The Taste

The menu will feature a variety of favourite dishes highlighting Chef Mina’s San Francisco sensibilities. Prepared by a team of talented chefs, ingredients will be carefully sourced as they serve seasonal seafood, meat and fish complemented by a decadent selection of desserts.  Highlights will include: Za’taar Salmon and Caviar with Shallot Potato Cake, Pickled Onion, Cucumber Yogurt; Michael Mina’s Tuna Tartare with Pine Nuts, Garlic, Mint, Sesame-habanero Oil; Beets and Burrata with Toasted Pistachio, Quinoa Pilaf, Buckwheat Crouton; Phyllo-Crusted Dover Sole with Brown Butter-caper Sauce; and Wood-fired Lamb Chops. Chef Michael Mina and his team of tastemakers are driven by passion, innovation and the commitment to creating phenomenal food. MINA Brasserie will represent the very best of Chef Mina’s gastronomical integrity, in the foodie paradise of Dubai.   

The Vibe 

Guests of MINA Brasserie will be welcomed by a fun and dynamic environment; elegant yet informal, timeless yet modern, warm, sexy and sophisticated. The space will allow for private dinners and larger groups, to graze on delicious sharing plates throughout the day or into the night. The outdoor terrace will come alive with lounge seating, lush green trees and plants to give the brasserie an enticing warmth.

The Bar 

Like any much loved brasserie but more, the gleaming golden bar will feature a collection of classics, with an emphasis on traditional aperitifs and hard to find spirits from around the world. MINA Brasserie will celebrate the history of cocktails and preserve the practice of well-made thoughtful drinks, bringing an honest addition to the Dubai cocktail scene. The talented team of bartenders will restore guests’ spirit with their flair and love of service, warmth and knowledgeable nature. The in-depth wine list will feature special library collections from Burgundy, Bordeaux and California, whilst the fresh juices will be hand-squeezed and the tinctures, bitters, shrubs and elixirs will be made in-house.

The Design

Bringing the dynamics of adored brasseries to Dubai, Martin Brudnizki Design Studio (MBDS) have sought inspiration from the elegance and sophistication of European design, as well as the contemporary personality of Michael Mina and Four Seasons Hotel DIFC. Entering through the outdoor terrace, guests will instantly feel alive yet at ease. A pergola strewn with brass tear-drop pendant lights, verdant planting and free-standing trees makes this area of the restaurant feel private and comfortable. Timber slatted table tops with rattan chairs and benches, all upholstered in blue patterned fabric, are accompanied by brass and glass lanterns and wall lights.

Moving through to the main restaurant area, guests will be struck by the striking glass chandeliers and blue and white marble patterned flooring. A mixture of banquets and free-standing seating in blue leather with accents of brass and stud detailing reflects the welcoming feel of the terrace. A sense of privacy is created through the clever use of brass and rippled glass screens which are positioned between the tables. Low-level lighting crafted from beveled glass provides a warming and cozy glow - an ideal setting for socializing with friends.  A striking bar takes centre stage with its hammered antique brass front and calacatta marble top. Individual bar lamps lend a soft glow whilst dark timber panelled walls with mirror detailing enliven the space and ensure it feels light and airy. A collection of artwork by local artists nods to the history and heritage of brasserie culture and completes the look.

“We are pleased to be able to continue our partnership with the Four Seasons DIFC, and to be working with the talented Martin Brudnizki to open MINA Brasserie,” says Chef Mina.  “I’m excited for the beautiful new space and menu, and think we will be able to offer our guests an exciting new experience in the DIFC.” 

Carlo Stragiotto, General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel DIFC, says “Since opening the Hotel just over a year ago, we have spent a lot of time getting to know our guests and we very much look forward to sharing our new concept. It is a pleasure to continue our partnership with Chef Michael Mina and his team, who share the same passion for good food and hospitality, as us at Four Seasons.”

MINA Brasserie will open Early 2018 – premiere will be confirmed at a later date.

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About Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) - The new Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is located in one of the city's most prestigious communities.  An urban escape, just moments from Dubai's leading art, restaurant and shopping scene, this intimate 106-room Hotel offers the idyllic balance between style and smart comfort with a glass-walled rooftop pool and wellness deck, as well as a sophisticated social setting for business and dining.  Boasting a wide variety of food and beverage options, from Firebird - a modern diner serving creative American cuisine to chic, contemporary cocktails in Luna Sky bar, this is a thoughtfully designed hotel that allows guests to make the most of their time in Dubai. www.fourseasons.com/dubaidifc

About Mina Group - Mina Group Inc. is a San Francisco-based restaurant management company specialising in creating and operating upscale, innovative restaurant concepts.  Mina Group is led by Chef/Owner Michael Mina whose accolades include James Beard Foundation “Who’s Who of Food and Beverage” inductee in 2013, Bon AppétitChef of the Year, Food Arts Silver Spoon Award Winner, San Francisco Magazine Chef of the Year, and International Food and Beverage Forum’s Restaurateur of the Year.  Operating since 2002, Mina Group currently manages 32 restaurant properties including BOURBON STEAK at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC; Wit & Wisdom, A Tavern by Michael Mina at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore; and The Handle Bar at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole. For a complete list of restaurants visit http://michaelmina.net

About Martin Brudnizki Design Studio (MBDS) - MBDS an internationally acclaimed interior architecture and design practice with a team composed of over 70 interior designers, architects, lighting designers and product designers and experience creating hotels, restaurants, bars, private members’ clubs; alongside residential developments and helping a select number of people design their dream homes. The Studio works across the world with notable clients including: Four Seasons, Rosewood Hotels and Resorts, Soho House Group, Caprice Holdings, The Royal Academy of Arts, Nobu Matsuhisa and Daniel Boulud.  In 2015 Martin established And Objects, a separate product design studio built on his experience in interior design. Recent collaborations include collections with Drummonds and The Urban Electric Co. Martin is listed within House and Garden’s Top 100 Leading Interior Designers, London Evening Standard’s Progress 1000,  Debrett’s 500 Most Influential People in the UK and Wallpaper* Magazine’s Power 200, with the latter describing him as ‘one of the best restaurant and hotel designers of his generation’.

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