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Chennai chef’s restaurant wins Best Fine Dining at Irish awards
With nearly 25 years of experience, Indian chef Meeran Gani Manzoor has led Rare in Cork to win the prestigious Best Fine Dining Restaurant honor at the Virgin Media Gold Medal Awards.
Chef Manzoor with Blue Haven teams at the Virgin Media Gold Medal Awards. / LinkedIn/Meeran gani Manzoor
Rare at Blue Haven Hotel in Cork, Ireland, under the helm of executive chef Meeran Gani Manzoor, has been awarded the prestigious title of Best Fine Dining Restaurant at the Virgin Media Gold Medal Awards. The restaurant was honored at a ceremony held on Jan. 28.
Chef Manzoor, from Chennai, assumed the role of executive chef at the Blue Haven Collection in 2019 and opened Rare in 2020 with a vision to combine the rich flavors of traditional South Indian cuisine with the finest locally sourced ingredients from Ireland. His innovative culinary approach has earned Rare a reputation for its exceptional menu, which pairs these distinctive flavors with a sophisticated dining experience.
In addition to the culinary offerings, the restaurant recently underwent a redesign of its interiors, aligning the aesthetic sophistication of the space with the refinement of the dishes served. This transformation has further enhanced Rare's standing as one of the finest dining establishments in Ireland.
Chef Meeran Gani Manzoor / LinkedIn/Meeran gani ManzoorFollowing the award announcement, Chef Manzoor expressed his gratitude in a LinkedIn post, writing, “Thrilled to be winning the best fine dining restaurant at Virgin Media gold medal awards last night. Grateful for our team, who make this possible.”
Indian chef Manzoor's culinary journey began at an early age when he started cooking for his family at just 12 years old. At 17, he moved to London to pursue a degree in culinary arts.
His career has spanned some of the world's most renowned establishments, including the Metropolitan Hotel in Park Lane, 45 Park Lane at The Dorchester, and Frenchman’s Creek in Florida, in addition to several prestigious restaurants in Belgium. His expertise, honed through years of experience in top-tier kitchens, has been integral to Rare’s success and rise to prominence.
In December 2024, Rare was included for the first time in the Michelin Guide for Great Britain & Ireland.
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