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Oh là là, our lips are finally unsealed! This February 22nd Ghanem Group’s new French dining
destination, Bisou Bisou, will welcome guests to savour in the flavours and frivolity of a Parisian
holiday for the tastebuds.French for ‘kiss kiss’, Bisou Bisou is fashioned on the ground floor of Hotel X and is part of Ghanem
Group’s exclusive food and beverage offering for the luxurious new hotel created by IHG Hotels &
Resorts (IHG), serving both locals and hotel guests a delectable menu in the heart of Brisbane’s dining scene.

Bisou Bisou’s quintessential French design takes guests on a journey through the streets of Paris –
lose yourself in the Aperitivo bar before immersing in the restaurant’s white-washed brick interior,
sweeping antique mirrors, warm textures, and moody atmosphere.

Sought-after Head Chef, Anthony Donaldson, has flown the coop from Blackbird Bar & Grill, landing at Bisou Bisou to perfect the menu alongside Executive Chef Jake Nicolson, carefully curating it for the warmer Queensland palate.

“We are adding a modern twist to the traditional and comforting flavours of a French style brasserie,” said Anthony Donaldson.

“The dejeuner (lunch menu) will regularly change, offering a simpler fare as well as an ever-expanding breakfast and dinner offering.

“From classic seafood bouillabaisse with a saffron rouille, whole roasted free-range chicken and confit duck with a suckling pork cassoulet, to delicious hors d’oeuvres and an oyster and caviar bar, guestswill also feast their eyes on the freestanding rotisserie featuring locally sourced birds and game.

“One of our hero dishes is the mouth-watering Pomme Aligot, a silky potato puree heavily laden with melted Alpine cheeses originating from the Midi Pyrenees in the South of France.
“Bisou Bisou will also boast an extensive fromage trolly featuring over twenty-five of the best French and Australian cheeses, as well as an indulgent wine menu. Our enomatic wine machine will ensure that every dish is paired with the perfect drop, no matter the vintage or rarity,” he said.
Building on the success of Donna Chang, Boom Boom Room Izakaya, Byblos and Blackbird Bar & Grill, Bisou Bisou General Manager Gareth Eden has brought together a formidable team of highly
experienced industry veterans, head-hunted from both within the Ghanem Group brand and
externally, to deliver quality cuisine and a renowned experience.

“It was important that we brought in the experts to create an authentic dining experience,” said
Gareth Eden.

“Bisou Bisou is the perfect addition to the ever-expanding portfolio that the Ghanem Group manages and we are excited to be partnering with IHG to deliver the perfect cocktail of dine and play in lieu of holiday dreams this year,” he said.

Extending beyond the restaurant itself, Bisou Bisou also boasts a mezzanine floor, the restaurant’s
dedicated function space perfect for conferencing and events, milestone celebrations and bespoke
weddings.

Accompanying Head Chef Anthony Donaldson, Bisou Bisou’s talented pastry chef Jason Brown has
also reworked French classics such as Tarte Tatin – a toffee apple croustade with cinnamon ice cream and apple crisp. Fresh ice cream and sorbet will be also churned in house daily.

The Bisou Bisou experience wouldn’t be complete without a sip on the restaurant’s list of
revolutionary cocktails, all curated to tantalise the tastebuds.
Stay tuned for more information on Iris, Ghanem Group’s second premium dining destination within Hotel X – an incredible Mediterranean rooftop bar and restaurant with panoramic views of Brisbane that is set to impress.

Bisou Bisou is located at 458 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, Queensland. To make a
booking at the restaurant or to find out more about the function space visit:

www.bisoubisou.com.au.
À bientôt (see you soon) xx