Dubai, UAE: Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai celebrates the first of four new dining experiences to open in the breath-taking Tower Two. Toro Toro (meaning bull) is an all new dining concept developed by internationally acclaimed, Latin American Chef Richard Sandoval. The restaurant offers varied dining experiences that span over two floors on the marina's edge.
The first Pan Latin restaurant and lounge of its kind in the UAE, Toro Toro features flavors from across South America including; Brazil, Peru, Argentina and Colombia.
Commenting on this new opening Richard Sandoval said: "Toro Toro's unique concept and menu pays homage to the warmth of Latin American hospitality and the tradition of lively, family-style dining. We have developed a menu that combines flavours from every corner of South America and every guest will find dishes that they have never even heard of before. Toro Toro will be a culinary education for all and I look forward to sharing the rich and diverse specialties South America has to offer."
Complex General Manager of Grosvenor House Dubai and Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort and Spa Pam Wilby added "It is with great enthusiasm that we launch yet another venture in partnership with Richard Sandoval. Following on the heels of our first successful collaboration, the popular Mexican restaurant Maya by Richard Sandoval at Le Royal Méridien, we are very pleased to be launching Toro Toro. It is the first of its kind in the UAE and we have invested heavily in creating a contemporary South American experience unlike anything currently on offer; from the striking décor with theatrical entrance, burnt orange tones, a dramatic centerpiece floor-to-ceiling fireplace, and unique menu to the South American team we have employed from Peru, Argentina and beyond."
Toro Toro offers visitors a stylish yet relaxed dining experience. The menu, which offers small plates made for sharing, showcases South American traditional dishes. Diners are encouraged to sample a variety of small plates with friends, family and colleagues. The star of the menu is a refined take on the traditional Churrasco grill. Premium cuts of meat, prepared by highly skilled passadors are presented to diners at the table before the meat is perfectly sliced onto a sizzling hot plate, ready to enjoy. The ground floor of Toro Toro is dedicated to dining with a central open kitchen framed by a striking orange Onyx wall. Grand tables are lined with high backed, animal motif-clad furnishings and walls are adorned with dark wrought iron bars which form intimate areas, perfect for larger groups and private parties. The focal point of the upper floor is a lively bar complete with a centrally positioned DJ, playing modern South American inspired beats. This area is ideal for groups who wish to sit back and enjoy freshly rolled cigars and learn about the various South American beverage specialities from Toro Toro's very own experts.
Toro Toro is open for dining and drinks from 19.00hrs to 02.00hrs and until 03.00hrs on Thursday and Friday. Closed on Monday during September. For restaurant reservations please call: 04-3176000.
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About The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts
The Luxury Collection® is a selection of hotels and resorts offering unique, authentic experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories. For the global explorer, The Luxury Collection offers a gateway to the world's most exciting and desirable destinations. Each hotel and resort is a unique and cherished expression of its location; a portal to the destination's indigenous charms and treasures. Magnificent décor, spectacular settings, impeccable service and the latest modern conveniences combine to provide a uniquely enriching experience. Today, The Luxury Collection is a glittering ensemble of more than 70 of the world's finest hotels and resorts in more than 30 countries in bustling cities and spectacular destinations around the world. The Luxury Collection includes award-winning hotels that continuously exceed guest expectations by offering unparalleled service, style and class in some of the most desired destinations in the world. Most recently, Mystique, a Luxury Collection Resort, was honoured with the 2008 Travel + Leisure Design Award for Best Small Resort in the world. All of these hotels, many of them centuries old, are internationally recognized as being among the world's finest. For more information, please visit www.luxurycollection.com.
About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1051 properties in 100 countries and territories with 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, and the recently launched Aloft®, and Element SM. The company boasts one of the industry's leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG), allowing members to earn and redeem points for room stays, room upgrades and flights, with no blackout dates. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.
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