NICK ALVIS

With a strong culinary history and listed on the 50 Best Discovery, Nick Alvis’s achievement to date came in early 2017 with the opening of Folly at Souk Madinat Jumeirah with Scott Price. As part of a long-term, multiple restaurant partnership with Gates Hospitality, the concept was conceived from scratch, with its unfussy, innovative dishes and commitment to quality ingredients. Nick started working in several country house hotels before moving to London to work for Nico Ladenis at Incognico and Chez Nico. He then spent three years working with Gordon Ramsay in London and then relocating to France where he was part of the opening team for Gordon Ramsay au Trianon in Versaille. With his creative partnership in 2009 at Table 9 at the Hilton Creek Dubai, the Ramsay alumni played an instrumental part in developing the UAE dining scene. And in 2013, Nick went on to develop a home-grown concept Taste Kitchen, to appeal to as many people as possible, removing the limitations that can come with a high-end restaurant. Appealing to a wider demographic, including families, Nick created a brand that has gone on to open in three locations throughout Dubai. Much like the previous ventures, folly has already received an array of awards and accolades, including Time Out’s Best European Restaurant and best bar with a view.