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Home to the Middle East’s most celebrated homegrown dining concepts. Gastronomica has been crafting icons, setting standards, and shaping culture across Kuwait, UAE, Oman, KSA, Qatar, and Bahrain since 2003. Founded by Basil Alsalem, Gastronomica began as a set of experiments in a home kitchen, where technique, curiosity, and a belief in Total Dining Experience turned everyday dishes into statements. In 2005, this vision materialised with the launch of B+F Burger Boutique, a concept that immediately reset industry expectations and marked the start of a new era in regional dining. Today, Gastronomica continues to build original concepts from the ground up, each one defined by craft, storytelling, and a multi-sensory approach that goes far beyond the plate. With more than nine proprietary brands, the company has established a distinct niche: creating experiences that lead markets, influence culture, and set new benchmarks. Our portfolio includes industry-changing brands like Burger Boutique, B+F, Slider Station, OFK, Cocoa Room, White Robata, and Lazy Cat, concepts born different, built deliberately, and designed to endure.