The World of Hospitality Issue 36 2019 | Page 31

RPW DESIGNS THE WORLD OF HOSPITALITY 31 Under the leadership of Executive Chef Madlene El Saikali, regarded as one of Lebanon’s leading chefs, alongside Head Sushi Chef Victor Klomu, the restaurant brings together two strong cultural identities with their very own lifestyle, beliefs and customs. Although Japan and Lebanon may be regarded as opposites, they are connected by the special attention they give to their land; crops rich in flavour and herbs full of aromas. RPW Design’s delicate influence has created a stylish Terrace which can be used comfortably all-year-round with the inclusion of a glass fireplace feature and heaters incorporated into Terrace tables. The fireplace is cleverly designed through the use of glass which allows it to fade into the background when not in use, however when lit it comes to life as a stand-out feature of the terrace.