Michelin Guide’s Gwendal Poullennec talks Saudi culinary scene ahead of local launch
DUBAI: Wednesday marks the launch of the Michelin Guide in Saudi Arabia with the first clutch of restaurants to be revealed in a three-part rollout that includes Nov. 15 and Dec. 15.
The moment marks a major milestone in the Kingdom’s evolving culinary landscape.
Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guide, spoke to Arab News in Paris last week about the future of Saudi Arabia’s food scene.
“When we are talking about Saudi, we still have to consider that it’s an emerging both gastronomic and hospitality destination … when we look at other destinations that are a bit more mature, the second step — I wish will one day happen in the future — is to see more independently run and smaller properties blossom.
