We meet Marco Pierre White as he opens Titanic in Dubai

[Andrew Clarkson]

Marco Pierre White is, quite simply, a legendary chef. When he won his third Michelin star at Restaurant Marco Pierre White in 1995, at 33, he became the youngest chef ever to do so and the first Briton. Within the culinary world, his cookbook White Heat is regarded as a seminal piece of work.

We spoke to him during his recent visit to Dubai for the launch of Titanic by Marco Pierre White at the Melia Dubai. As well as our own questions, we asked a number of chefs based in the UAE and further afield to come up with some questions for the renowned chef.

Reif Othman, the executive head chef at Zuma, Dubai, asks: "Why did you choose Dubai to open a restaurant? Why not Australia, London, Canada?"

"I like the Middle East. It's close to home. I'm not one of those individuals who wants to go to Australia, America, South Africa and wherever else around the world. This suits me fine. The UAE is seven hours away so I can easily come here and visit my restaurants."

Read more; http://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/foo ... c-in-dubai

[Eric K. Longo]

Hi

Am I missing something? I see the words "White", "star", "boat", launch" and "Titanic" - but what has this to do with Titanic?

Best wishes,
Eric

[VW1956]

Hello. I read the link through and I think that the new restuarant is called "Titanic". But I could be wrong. Ken.

[Eric K. Longo]

Hi Ken,

I saw that too. It just looks like a marketing ploy - cheap and transparent too if that is all it is.
"...the launch of Titanic..." - ugh.

Best wishes,
Eric