With glitz, glam, music and an ambience to match, the Filmfare Middle East F&B Night was a celebration of the best in the culinary world. Check out the complete list of Winners right here and get a lowdown on the most exciting evening
The wait is finally over as we announced the winners of the Filmfare Middle East F&B Night at a dazzling power-packed event held at Estrellas Rooftop Lounge, The Canvas, M Gallery. With glitz, glam, music and an ambience to match, the night was a celebration of the best in the culinary world. Besides the finalists, in attendance were our celebrity guests, some of the most well-known names in the social media, influencers and most popular faces of the city including Founder and Chairman of Danube Group – Mr Rizwan Sajan with wife Mrs Sameera Sajan, Vice Chairman of Danube Group – Mr Anis Sajan, Guest of Honour – Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, CEO of Nutridor Mr Sankha Biswas, Managing Director of Khamas Hospitality – Mr Pawan Kachroo, Celebrity Judges – Gaurav Tandon and Naomi D’Souza.
Hosted by RJ Varun and RJ Sanchari, the event saw the finest being felicitated amidst much cheer and joie de vivre. Here’s taking a look at the winners:
- Food Icon of the Decade – Chef Sanjeev Kapoor
Presented by Founder and Chairman of Danube Group, Mr Rizwan Sajan and wife Mrs Sameera Sajan
- Restaurant of the Year – Absolute Barbecues
Presented by Founder and Chairman of Danube Group, Mr Rizwan Sajan and wife Mrs Sameera Sajan
- Chef of the Year – Sandeep Ail, Punjab Grill Dubai
Presented by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor – Filmfare Middle East’s Guest of Honour
- Best Mixologist – Dialogue Dubai
Presented by Mr Anis Sajan – Vice Chairman, Danube Group
- Best Staycation – Dukes The Palm
Presented by Mr Sankha Biswas – CEO, Nutridor Group
- Best Sundowner – Mohalla
Presented by Mr Pankaj Arora – Director and Head of Ad Sales, Colors TV
- Best Themed Restaurant – Viking Restaurant
Presented by Ms Sharmine Khan – Senior Business Development Manager, Filmfare Middle East
- Best Mall Dining – Khau Galli
Presented by Ms Harjyot Oberoi – Marketing Group Head, Khaleej Times
- Best Lounge of the Year – Epitome Dubai
Presented by Ms Naomi D’Souza – Dubai’s leading Food and Lifestyle Blogger
- Best Lounge of the Year – High Note Pool & Sky Lounge
Presented by Ms Naomi D’Souza – Dubai’s leading Food and Lifestyle Blogger
- Best International Cuisine – Saporito
Presented by Mr Pawan Kachroo – Managing Director, Khamas Hospitality
- Best Food Delivery – Mandarin Oak
Presented by Mr Arif Bhaldar – Head Of Public Relations, Danube Group
- Best Fine Dining Restaurant – Filli Select
Presented by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor – Filmfare Middle East’s Guest of Honour
- Most Innovative Menu – Farzi Café. Presented by Mr Gaurav Tandon – TV personality, food critic
- Best Ambience – The Sheesha Factory Café
Presented by Ms Aakanksha Naval-Shetye – Deputy Editor, Filmfare Middle East
- Best Casual Dining – Puranmal
Presented by Ms Manju Ramanan – Editor in-Chief, Filmfare Middle East
- Best Live Performance – Estrellas Rooftop Lounge
Presented by Mr Ismail – Dubai Municipality
- Best Ladies’ Night Out – High Note Pool & Sky Lounge
Presented by RJ Sakshi Gautam and RJ Himanshu Chabria, Radio Mirchi
- Best Brunch – Fusion Restaurant – S Hotel
Presented by Mr Hashmi
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