Recipes for Success: Chef Robert Tsitaishvili talks simplicity, salt, and stories
DUBAI: Robert Tsitaishvili is the head chef of Qartuli, a Georgian restaurant in Downtown Dubai, where his goal, he says, is “to reinterpret Georgian culinary heritage for a contemporary audience.”
Tsitaishvili has more than 12 years of experience spanning hotels and restaurants across Georgia and internationally, with a background that includes pastry and confectionery.
His love for cooking developed gradually. “At first, I was simply curious about how ordinary ingredients could be transformed into dishes that evoke emotion and create lasting memories for people,” he told Arab News. “The more time I spent in the kitchen, the more I became convinced that this was not just a profession. I enjoyed every stage of the process.”
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