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Web Release
14-05-2025
- Business
- Web Release
Vitor Hugo Lourenço Appointed Group Beverage Director at Culinary Arts Group
By Editor_wr On May 14, 2025 The Culinary Arts Group has recently appointed Vitor Hugo Lourenço as Group Beverage Director, strengthening its focus on innovative and experience-driven beverage programmes. With over 16 years of international experience and a reputation for combining creativity with precision, Vitor will oversee the beverage direction for the group's flagship Dubai venues: Revolver Dubai, Maison Dali and Dali Supper Club. In addition to his new role in Dubai, Vitor's portfolio also extends to Culinary Arts Group's acclaimed concepts in Singapore, namely Hamamoto, Revolver, and Araya, where he plays a key role in elevating the beverage experience to match the exceptional dining standards of each award-winning restaurant. A respected name in the global beverage world, Vitor's career began with a foundation in hotel management and evolved into a dynamic journey across renowned establishments in Europe and the UAE. From leading the celebrated Gin Bar at Rosewood London to crafting beverage experiences for the Harbour Hotel Group and Atlantis The Royal, Vitor has earned a reputation for concept-driven storytelling, operational excellence, and menu innovation. Most recently, as Group Beverage Manager at?EatX, Dubai, Vitor led the development of signature cocktail programmes across a diverse portfolio while championing talent development and building standout brand collaborations with Campari, Diageo, Rémy Cointreau, and others. In his new role, Vitor brings his layered approach to each of Culinary Arts Group's concepts. At Maison Dali, a modern brasserie helmed by three-Michelin-starred Chef Tristin Farmer, Vitor's cocktail menu is inspired by the seven global art disciplines — music, sculpture, performance, architecture, literature, film and painting. Signature serves like the floral and elegant Symphony, the mellow Mist, and the smoky, mysterious Lunar are just the beginning of an ever-evolving BARTENDER programme designed to complement the restaurant's refined culinary vision. At Dali Supper Club, the surreal hidden concept within Maison Dali where captivating mixology meets playful gastronomy, Vitor launched the Red Passion Hours in collaboration with Campari — a bold reinterpretation of the classic aperitivo hour through smoky mezcal twists, sparkling sbagliatos and deep, bourbon-infused boulevardiers. Dali Supper Club is truly unique as Vitor's cocktails are complemented by a specially curated finger food menu developed by three-Michelin-starred Tristan Farmer. This collaboration enhances the venue's multi-sensory journey and reinforces its avant-garde edge. It is also setting a global precedent, being the only bar in the world where the food menu is crafted by the acclaimed Tristan Farmer and purposefully designed to complement the beverage programme. At Revolver, one of Singapore's hottest restaurants, now in Dubai, Vitor has introduced a bespoke Martini Programme, featuring eight bold takes on the classic — from a sharp Extra Dry to a Filthy Martini garnished with blue cheese-stuffed olives — served on custom trays alongside house-pickled cherry tomatoes, aromatic herbs and vermouth pairings. Revolver Dubai's signature cocktails also reflect the restaurant's bold and unapologetic personality. Highlights include the popular Unlighted – a mysterious serving of Don Julio Reposado, Talisker Storm, Rinomato Deciso Rosso and Campari infused guava, smoked with aromatic Palo Santo Wood; and Drift, a modern, fruity concoction featuring The Botanist Gin infused ginger, vanilla and hazelnut, complemented by Belle de Brillet Pear Liqueur and finished with a refined touch of Telmont Réserve Brut Champagne. Its bespoke ice programme, crafted using distinctive techniques and tools, enhances the visual allure and sensory experience of each beverage. Recognising the growing demand for inclusive and mindful options, Vitor has also curated VOL. ZERO.1, a non-alcoholic menu rooted in complexity, depth and craftsmanship. Standouts include Crystali-No – a creamy blend of oolong cold brew, honey, vanilla and non-alcoholic fizz, Lalli – organic barley malt, berries and citrus Bubbli – Tanqueray 0.0, plum verjus and housemade falernum. Commenting on his new role, Vitor Lourenço shared, 'My career to date has been built on the ethos of enjoying as much as you can. I firmly believe there is a synergy between being a bartender and being a chef, as it allows us to create, to be bold, and to express ourselves. It has been the best journey ever so far, and I am excited to bring that spirit to Culinary Arts Group, where creativity has no limits. I look forward to building unforgettable experiences with our team, guests, and partners. For me, it's all about learning, teaching, and being inspired by those around me.' With Vitor's appointment, Culinary Arts Group continues to build a collective of best-in-class talent across all disciplines — united by a shared ambition to redefine the region's dining scene through bold innovation, cultural collaboration, and immersive guest experiences. Maison Dali and Dali Supper Club For reservations, email: [email protected] For reservations, Email: [email protected] All three venues are located within the iconic Opus by Dame Zaha Hadid, in Business Bay. Follow: @maisondali_dubai, @dalisupperclub and @revolver_dubai. Comments are closed.
The Hindu
12-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Al Akhdoud vs Al Nassr Highlights, Saudi Pro League: AKH 0-9 NAS; Ronaldo not in squad as Nassr climbs to third
Welcome to Sportstar's Highlights of the Al Akhdoud vs Al Nassr match in the Saudi Pro League 2024-25 at the Prince Hathloul bin Abdulaziz Sports City on Monday. HIGHLIGHTS STARTING XIs Al Akhdoud: Vitor (gk), Asiri, Alyami, Lowe, Khamis, Pedroza, Musona, Hawsawi, Al-Zubaidi, Godwin Al Nassr: Bento (gk), Boushal, Al-Fatil, Alawjami, Al Ghanam, Brozovic, Sulaiheem, Otavio, Mane, Yahya, Duran
BBC News
30-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'The squad does not need the level of investment that Lopetegui wanted'
"It's your round, Vitor," Wolves fans have taken to singing over the past few weeks, as their head coach continues his single-handed effort to refloat the Black Country brewing is unlikely he has been short of people offering to buy his beer. But this run of wins is now about much more than points and pints. It presents an is not the first time in the past few, often queasy, seasons for Wolves when the club – taking players, staff and fans together – have experienced a surge in confidence out of years ago, fearing relegation, they replaced Bruno Lage with Julen Lopetegui, replenished the squad and were safe with weeks to spare. Last season, after the hurried appointment of Gary O'Neil, by mid-March they were eighth in the Premier League and in the last eight of the FA euphoria now seems to be of a different order to those two previous situations, but they are nevertheless could have been platforms to move forwards, but the moments quickly passed. Lopetegui and the club were soon at odds with each other over future plans. A lack of resources broke the spell under O'Neil, who proved unable to restore Wolves better placed now to ride this next wave? It seems is rightly receiving much of the credit for the revival, but after a period in which the club's hierarchy has been sharply criticised, we should note that others have helped to create the conditions for found him in the first place - he was not necessarily an obvious choice - and the mid-season signings of Emmanuel Agbadou and Marshall Munetsi have made a positive difference on a reasonable who signed a contract only for 18 months on arrival, should be in a strong position to make his case to the club about how to prepare for next season. It is always easy to spend other people's money, of course, but the squad does not seem in need of quite the same level investment that Lopetegui evidently Matheus Cunha stays or goes, there is a viable route to preparing well for next in football is hard-won and easily wasted. The widely reported story this week concerning Wolves' women's team illustrates just results achieved under Pereira over the past few weeks offer the club a great opportunity, but it will need careful handling over the coming weeks to capitalise, and make the moment to full commentary of Manchester City v Wolves at 20:00 BST on Friday on BBC Radio WM (95.6FM/DAB/Freeview)Tune into The West Midlands Football Phone-In from 18:00 on weeknights
BBC News
14-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Wolves manager joins celebratory fans in the pub after Spurs victory
Wolves fans enjoying a few local drinks after Sunday's win over Tottenham Hotspur were able to rejoice in style when manager Vitor Pereira joined them to 4-2 victory takes the team 14 points clear of the relegation zone, giving fans much to cheer according to Moon Under Water shift supervisor - and avid Wolves fan - Luke Tomkinson, it was Pereira doing a lot of the chanting as he was mobbed by fans when he appeared in the city centre pub early Sunday evening."As a Wolves fan I was loving it, as a [Wetherspoons] manager I was hating it because a lot of my staff had already clocked out by this point," he said. Mr Tomkinson said he missed the now adulated manager after Wolves' game against Ipswich, so he was excited when his door staff told him on Sunday "the big man is coming"."The first thing [I thought] was 'Oh my god is Tim Martin [Wetherspoons founder] on his way in? Oh my god we need to get the pub up to shape'," he said."He said 'no, no, the Wolves manager is coming in' and I was like 'Oh thank god. I missed him last week. I can see him tonight.'He said the team's assistant manager came in first with friends, fans noticed and began talking to them before he video called Pereira. "You could see Vitor, I guess, in his bedroom or whatever.""A load of fans start crowding round the phone and chanting," he said, "I don't know if he was planning on coming in originally or not, but he sees all these fans chanting and he says, 'guys, guys, I'm on my way in' and obviously everyone cheers and goes mad."He appeared within the hour and "already had five or six pints in waiting for him" from fans, Mr Tomkinson said."It was funny because every time a taxi pulled up, everyone went tense, everyone went quiet. Every time a random customer walked into the pub everyone starts cheering and chanting Pereira's name - the poor customers were confused as anything." "When the main man comes in, everyone burst into rounds of applause, [and] chants start going. "Vitor starts hugging fans - it wasn't like fans were going to hug him, Vitor was going up to the fans, shaking hands."People were FaceTiming parents saying 'Say hi to my dad'. Vitor was doing Wolves chants with these random people's parents - it was unreal."Mr Tomkinson said he tried to remain professional when he finally got to meet him."I went shake his hand and he grabbed me in an embrace and I thought: 'That's not what I was expecting'."He said given today's football environment was "full of ego", Pereira seemed genuine. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
10-02-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Blackburn 0-2 Wolves - the fans' verdict
We asked for your views on Wolves' FA Cup match against are some of your comments:Kieran: What a performance. Glad Cunha is staying. Muntesi looks a good signing. Play like this in the Premier League and we will Professional performance - glad to see we played a strong team to try to get some momentum. Possibly lucky with the disallowed goal but we took our chances well and didn't really allow Blackburn any opportunities once we were in Great to see Vitor only make a few changes and go out to win the game. Cunha excellent again and Rodrigo Gomes' energy makes me wish he started more games!Allan: Did enough to win. Put a strong side out and you always thought that they had plenty in hand to beat Blackburn. If Blackburn's disallowed goal would have stood, it could have made Wolves up their game but all in all a comfortable We were on top for most of the game thanks to Vitor actually wanting a cup run. We did what we needed to as we did against Villa last week. If we continue to do that every game, we will be OK. And, if Vitor continues to respect the cup, who knows? If we care, we can go far.
