Brace yourself for a serious dose of girl power as Lillet, the French wine-based aperitif, joins forces with fierce female chefs across Dubai to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th.
Dubai’s culinary scene is set to level up with exclusive dishes and cocktail pairings crafted by our favourite lady chefs, all infused with the fabulous flavours of Lillet.
From March 4th to 10th, mark your calendars and hit up these hot spots across the city for a taste of something truly extraordinary.
Josette
Chef Burcu Cracknell is bringing the heat with her dish Pavés Landais et Lillet Rose Gelée featuring foie gras terrine, pistachio, dry figs gingerbread, and Lillet Rose jelly. And you gotta sip on the “Chrysantheme de Josette” cocktail, mixing Lillet Rose with Absinthe, Benedictine, and ginger for those bougie vibes inside the pinkest restaurant in the city.
Where: ICD Brookfield Place, DIFC.
When: Monday 4th March to Saturday 9th March.
Fi’lia
Fi’lia is where it’s at on March 6th. Head Chef Célia Stoecklin, Chef Laure from SO/ Uptown Dubai and Executive Pastry Chef Laure Dumas are teaming up for a five-course dinner, that’s all about celebrating femininity and diversity, with Lillet Blanc and Rose bringing the flavour game strong. Plus, low-ABV cocktails to keep the party going! Priced at Dhs295 per person or Dhs450 for wine pairing, it’s the perfect spot to meet with the girls for a mid-week celebration.
When: SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences, Business Bay.
Where: Wednesday March 6th.
The Guild
Visit this DIFC hotspot that brings the luxe getting in on the action. Chocolatier extraordinaire Chef Gülce Akınal is serving up the Lillet Sunset, a chocolate dream infused with Lillet gel, and it’s paired perfectly with the Dolce d’Amore cocktail made with a mix of gin and Lillet rose. Sounds like the perfect aperitif.
When: Monday March 4th to Sunday March 10th.
Where: ICD Brookfield Place, DIFC.
BOCA
Chef Patricia Roig is bringing the fire with her Baked Goat Cheese dish, topped with Lillet gel, Chimichurri, and Brioche. Wash it down with the Strawberry & Rosemary cocktail, mixing Lillet Rose with strawberry and rosemary. It’s giving stunning.
This International Women’s Day, let’s toast to the hustle and achievements of our girl boss chefs, as they redefine what success tastes like. Join Lillet and these fierce culinary queens as they dish out empowerment, creativity, and all-around girl power.
When: Thursday March 7th.
Where: Gate Village 6, DIFC.