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SODIC and Gordon Ramsay Host Spectacular Dinner for Forty West Clients

SODIC brings world-renowned Chef Gordon Ramsay to Egypt for the first time

Cairo, Egypt-May 22-On May 21^st, SODIC treated their Forty West homeowners to a delectable four-course dinner served by world-renowned chef, Gordon Ramsay. This exclusive event brought together Forty West homeowners, close friends and SODIC employees for sunset cocktails followed by an elegant seated dinner.

The dinner took place at the newly opened Tempo, Allegria's clubhouse overlooking The Allegria Greg Norman signature golf course. Dinner guests got the chance to mingle with Chef Gordon, and following the dinner and each invitee left with an autographed copy of Gordon Ramsay's Secrets, his latest book release. The impeccable service and live band were provided courtesy of The Fairmont Hotel, Nile City Towers.

This marks the first time-visit of the iconic chef to Egypt. Ramsay is a British chef, television personality and restaurateur. He has been awarded a total of 12 Michelin Stars, and in 2001 became one of only three chefs in the United Kingdom to hold three Michelin stars at one time. Ramsay is best known for presenting TV programmes about competitive cookery and food, such as Hell's Kitchen, The F Word and Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares. He has 11 highly acclaimed restaurants around the world.

Forty West is the first neighbourhood to be developed and launched within Westown, the new suburban city centre being developed by SODIC and Solidere International in West Cairo. Designed as a mixed-use urban hub, Forty West brings Mediterranean outdoor living to West Cairo, as well as world-class restaurants, boutiques, offices, an art gallery, and The Angsana hotel, all built around a vibrant Piazza.

Ramsay's dinner provided guests with a taste of what more is to come from this cosmopolitan community, which brings together the finest in art, culture and cuisine.