With the opening of Garden, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai is inviting the exotic flavors of Latin America to the world’s tallest 5-star hotel. Adding another restaurant to its already extensive portfolio of food and beverage outlets, the restaurant is to launch by the award-winning team behind Wanderlust brunch on December 1st, with dishes inspired by street food from Mexico, Venezuela, Peru, Brazil and Argentina.
“Garden has been a long-awaited project we have been getting very excited about”, says Demian Fuentes, Director of Food and Beverage, himself a native Mexican. “The concept revolves around the vibrant street food culture that can be found throughout Latin America . We believe Latin American flavors set the ambience and bring people together. Culturally, it is all about sharing and being social. The team that we put together shares this passion, with many team members being Latin American themselves, which in turn brings that necessary element of fun and authenticity to the restaurant that our guests will feel and see.”
Young, fun and casual, the restaurant will feature an enticing outdoor terrace, a bright and colorful interior, as well as compelling and exciting offers throughout the week. Ever so millennial-friendly, one of the promotions will be Taco Society, which will offer an entertaining twist on the traditional Taco Tuesdays. The special menu will consist of 7 exciting taco varieties, all for 15 AED each with unique options and even secret tacos. Most importantly guests’ loyalty at Taco Society will be rewarded with a surprise. Taco Society is followed by a Latin Ladies Night on Wednesday, offering unlimited selected cocktails.
Gerson Yancce has been appointed to lead the culinary team of Garden. Yancce, a Peruvian national has been in Dubai for the past five years and has worked with major hotel brands across Dubai’s hospitality landscape. The youngest of four children, Yancce grew up in a family-oriented environment and has initially found his passion for culinary due to his desire to cook for this family as a young child. Yancee studied Hospitality Management with a heavy focus on the culinary arts and has ever since been exploring the diverse flavors of Latin America, making it his specialty and bringing it now to Garden.
Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay, Dubai 12000, United Arab Emirates
Tel +971 4 414 0000
Joined by two other Latin American chefs in his team from Mexico and Venezuela, they aim to embrace the unique and authentic flavors of Latin America.
From December 1st onwards, Garden will be open from Sunday to Thursday, from 5:30pm until midnight. On Fridays the venue hosts the city’s favorite award-winning Wanderlust brunch from 1pm until 4pm, with an exciting after brunch package for the party enthusiasts. A limited dinner menu will be available for guests afterwards.
For inquiries and bookings, please call +971 4 414 3000 or email jwmmrr@marriott.com
