Grotesquely-inviting

October 09,2019 0 Rita Ghantous

Emile Razzouk

Emile Razzouk is a concept creator, business developer and now, founder and managing partner of Grotesque, a new gastro-bar to join Beirut’s hip F&B scene. Explaining the reasoning and idea behind the restaurant, Razzouk said, “It is important to know that throughout history, out of the box thinking is almost always perceived as grotesque at first, and genius later. Grotesque is neither a bar nor a restaurant. It is the best of both worlds. It is a place where one can enjoy very good food while having a drink in a more upbeat atmosphere. Grotesque means order hungry, eat tipsy. The food menu was carefully designed with the concept in mind and brought to life by gastronomy Chef George Dakkak. It mixes flavors from around the world, featuring exclusive creations inspired by Italian, Indian, French and Asian cuisine. Most dishes are meant to be shared and partied around. The rich bar menu also includes a selection of 12 signature cocktails prepared by award-winning bartender, Jad Ballout. The interior space was purposely-designed to be minimal so as not to distract guests from what truly matters: the culinary experience.”

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Rita Ghantous

Publication Executive

Rita Ghantous is a hospitality aficionado and a passionate writer with over 9 years’ experience in journalism and 5 years experience in the hospitality sector. Her passion for the performance arts and writing, started early. At 10 years old she was praised for her solo performance of the Beatles song “All My Love” accompanied by a guitarist, and was approached by a French talent scout during her school play. However, her love for writing was stronger. Fresh out of school, she became a freelance journalist for Noun Magazine and was awarded the Silver Award Cup for Outstanding Poetry, by The International Library of Poetry (Washington DC). She studied Business Management and earned a Masters degree from Saint Joseph University (USJ), her thesis was published in the Proche-Orient, Études en Management book. She then pursued a career in the hospitality industry but didn’t give up writing, that is why she launched the Four Points by Sheraton Le Verdun Newsletter. Her love for the industry and journalism led her to Hospitality Services - the organizers of the HORECA trade show in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Jordan, as well as Salon Du Chocolat, Beirut Cooking Festival, Whisky Live and other regional shows. She is currently the Publications Executive of Hospitality News Middle East, Taste & Flavors and Lebanon Traveler. It is with ultimate devotion for her magazines that she demonstrates her hospitality savoir-faire.