About Event
- This is a 16+ event.
- 5-6 course tasting menu.
- EgyBev wine pairing.
- Arrival 7:30 PM.
- Seated Dinner starts 8:00 PM
- Fixed menu, dietary accommodations not available.
- Dress Code: Smart Casual.
Italy & Egypt both boast a robust flavorful cuisine with the unfortunate reputation of being “ugly
delicious” (in the words of Chef David Chang). However, at his restaurant in Italy’s Aosta Valley,
Chef Paolo Griffa (Paolo Griffa Al Caffè Nazionle, 1 Michelin Star) presents a different vision of
his local gastronomy. An Italian affair that is as elevated, chic and contemporary as the country’s
world-renowned fashion. The flavors continue to hit close to home, while the technique and
presentation challenge the perception and global status of the cuisine. Chef Paolo’s dinner at
Scalini, hosted by chef Mohamed Alaa, is a masterclass that Italian and Egyptian flavors are not
just for the street carts and corner shops, they’re for the crisp linen, white porcelain and spotless
silverware too.
Expect 5-6 courses, inspirational Italian fine-dining, featuring traditional Egyptian flavors and
seasonal ingredients in an entirely new light.
Dietary Notice:
Kindly note that this tasting menu has been meticulously crafted in advance. Due to the nature
of the set menu and the intimate format of the evening, we are unfortunately unable to
accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies.
Refund/Cancellation Policy:
All ticket purchases are non-refundable.
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About Chefs
Paolo Griffa | Paolo Griffa Al Caffè Nazionale | Val D’aosta, Italy
Paolo Griffa was born in Piedmont, a hilly region in North-West Italy, the land of white truffles and Barolo wine, where the gastronomic culture is rich and strong, and that has certainly been the first source of inspiration for him. Griffa trained in some of the best restaurants in the world, such as Combal Zero** and Piccolo Lago** in Italy, Le Chateaubriand*, Septime* and Serge Vieira** in France, Studio* and in Copenhagen. In 2015, he won the San Pellegrino Young chef award for Italy and, in 2017, he took part to the Italian Selection of the Bocuse d'Or, just before becoming the chef of Petit Royal restaurant in Courmayeur, at the foot of Mont Blanc, awarded with a Michelin star 2 years later. In March 2021 Paolo was been awarded by Forbes among the 100 most influential Italians Under 30 in Italy. In August 2022 Paolo’s dream of having his own restaurant finally came true and he moved to Aosta, a pretty town surrounded by the Alps, to open his “Paolo Griffa al Caffè Nazionale”, that was awarded its first Michelin star in November 2022, only 3 months after opening.“Paolo Griffa al Caffè Nazionale” is one of the most technological restaurants in Italy, curiously located in one of the oldest restaurants in the Aosta region, a place full of history that has always been the cultural, social and gourmand heart of the city, but that has been closed for years, before Paolo has decided to give it a new life. Griffa's signature cooking is always creative, ironic, and joyful: a hymn to the Aosta Valley in all seasons, to its peculiarities, its history and its future.
Mohamed Alaa | Scalini | Cairo
Mohamed “Mido” Alaa, began his culinary career in 2014 with a particular interest in Italian cuisine. After learning under the guidance of executive chef Paulino Alves at Scalini in London, Mido became a founding team member of Scalini in Cairo. This year, he takes over the kitchen as Head Chef with a vision to develop his own take on refined Italian dining.
