Italian chef Antoine Di Fazio builds culinary bridges at one-off event in Riyadh

DUBAI: Italian chef Antoine Di Fazio, known for his championship-winning pizza-making prowess, is taking on an altogether unexpected challenge in Saudi Arabia. On Tuesday night, the chef will present Irish brand Silver Hill’s roasted duck in two Middle Eastern-style dishes with an experimental twist. Diners at Levantine Restaurant, DoubleTree by Hilton in Riyadh, will be treated to the chef’s thoughtful take on food that bridges cultures. He told Arab News ahead of the event: “For sure, duck is not a common ingredient in Middle Eastern cuisine, but things are changing quickly.