DUBAI: Italian chef Michele Di Bonito has worked in kitchens across Europe and the US, bringing a sharp, globally influenced style to his current role as culinary director at Kimpton KAFD Riyadh. With experience that includes time in Michelin-starred restaurants, he combines technical discipline with an instinct for bold, clean flavors.
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At Kimpton KAFD Riyadh, Di Bonito’s emphasis aim is to create food that sparks conversation as much as it satisfies.
“For me, the true challenge of today’s chef is to elevate local products and build relationships with producers and artisans, thus contributing to the growth and development of the territory,” Di Bonito says.
“I am also passionate about teaching younger generations. Within my team, I work closely with many talented Saudi chefs from local schools, training them to become part of a new wave of Saudi chefs capable of competing at the international level,” he adds.
