ADRIFT Anda, the new Italian restaurant concept created by Michelin star-rated Chef David Myers – known to foodies worldwide as Gypsy Chef – recently opened at Le Royal Méridien Doha, the timelessly chic hotel located in the heart of Lusail.

This week, Chef David Myers hosted an exclusive sneak peek of his new restaurant during an intimate lunch and dinner event at the newly opened ADRIFT Anda. Guests were treated to a selection of antipasti, crudo, signature pastas, and pizzas paired with aperitivo-style drinks by celebrated bartender, Jimmy Barrat. The guests also enjoyed a live cooking demonstration by the celebrity chef while he shared his fondest travel memories from across Italy, the inspiration behind ADRIFT Anda.

Travel-inspired concept

David Myers is an internationally lauded Chef and restaurateur with an insatiable hunger for travel. He has opened restaurants across Asia, the United States and the Middle East – most recently ADRIFT Burger Bar in LA and at Expo 2020 Dubai, and ADRIFT Kaya in New Delhi. His culinary success has garnered him recognitions from titles such as Food & Wine, Michelin guide and James Beard Foundation, as well as guest appearances on TV shows including Hell’s Kitchen, Top Chef and Master Chef.

Recognised for his unique ways of marrying his two greatest passions – food and travel – David, under the handle @GypsyChef, curates and innovates new, captivating experiences for diners around the globe. In each of his restaurants, David draws upon the indigenous flavours and ingredients discovered through his travels to create a collection of truly engaging concepts.

Commenting on his new venture, Chef David Myers said he is incredibly excited to open ADRIFT Anda at Le Royal Meridien in Doha! ADRIFT Anda, like all his other restaurants, is a concept that is inspired by the memories, encounters and experiences he had on his travels around the world.

In this particular case, after journeying from Tuscany, through Rome, down to Naples, I found myself drafting the core menu for ADRIFT Anda on a napkin inspired by the very best of a Roman trattoria, Neapolitan pizzeria and a Florentine steakhouse.

He added that a key element of the concept was capturing that laid back, warm and welcoming atmosphere  across his journey and infuse it into the design, menu, music, and lighting of the restaurant.

I want to showcase my interpretation of honest Italian food, but still with that ADRIFT edge that makes the restaurant truly unique.

Full-flavoured and straight-forward Italian cuisine

Expertly fusing the food and feel of a Roman trattoria, Florentine steakhouse and Neapolitan pizzeria into one buzzing restaurant, ADRIFT Anda serves up full-flavoured and straight-forward cuisine in a space radiating with warm Italian hospitality. Arriving through an intimate bar and lounge, guests are greeted with rich aromas from an open plan kitchen and pizzaiolo counter across the lively dining room. The kitchen serves up thin and saucy pizzas alongside artisan pasta and juicy Bistecca Fiorentina.

Chef David Myers’ thoughtfully presented dishes – inspired by his own travels – go hand in hand with a cellar filled with Italy’s most famed grape varieties. Mediterranean-born and internationally-celebrated bartender Jimmy Barrat, curates a fun and vibrant cocktail collection that highlights the classic aperitivo culture that’s synonymous with the Italian way of life. For the nolo crowd, a wellness-forward drinks selection has been devised by drink expert and trained phytotherapist Michael Isted.

According to Le Royal Meridien Doha General Manager Gerrit Graf, Chef David Myers provides experiences that evoke curiosity with a fresh view, synergised with guests who are passionate, forward-looking and eager to discover unique cultural and culinary experiences.

We are delighted to have opened Adrift Anda by Chef David Myers and look forward to sharing his passion for food and travel.

Indoor and outdoor dining at ADRIFT Anda is now open to guests. Call 4141 6000 for more details.

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