132 July 2013 www.bahrainthismonth.com diningf&bhappenings MAKI RESTAURANT Yellow Gold When Oliver Zeitoun teamed up with his brothers Amer and Oussama, in 2002, to conceive a Japanese fusion restaurant called Maki, they also introduced several unorthodox ingredients, such as extra virgin olive oil. Given the extra virgin olive oil used in their exclusive dishes, such as Amer Maki, Tara II Maki and Oze Akami Maki, is produced by Maki itself, it became a visceral notion to bottle this amazingly tasty oil for the world to enjoy. With interest and appreciation sparked immediately by this idea, the founders embarked on stamping their label with international approval by attending the Olive Japan trade show. Considered one of the most prestigious events in the world, this exhibition invites judges from key major olive oil production countries to judge contestants, under the supervision of the Olive Oil Sommelier Association of Japan (OSAJ). In total, 290 other participants joined Maki in showcasing their olive oil. “We entered Oliver’s Table, the name we gave to our oil, on the basis that it was just an honour to be able to be there,” says Oliver. “When I was told that we had won a gold medal, I was astounded that we had been ranked among the top 110 extra virgin olive oil brands in the world.” Maki’s Oliver’s Table brand of extra virgin olive oil can now be purchased at the restaurant, located at Moda Mall — the perfect gift to remind you of a fabulous meal and the finest dining experience. E Call 17 522-733, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.olivermaki.com. Having won numerous awards and turned traditional Japanese cuisine into an art form, this restaurant has even won awards for its own brand of olive oil.
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