Credited for bringing a new style and type of cuisine to the UAE through restaurants like La Petite Maison and La Serre, Chef Izu is the founder of YSeventy7, a creative consulting and management agency, specialising in the food and beverage industry. His latest venture Gaia topped Esquire Middle East’s Best Restaurants 2019 list and it is a striking Greek restaurant in the heart of DIFC’s Gate Village. The Crown Prince of Dubai is also a huge fan of his work.