i. Biography
His cooking is built on exact, direct pleasures: the cold snap of tartare, the deep savor of offal, flavors that arrive without ornament and hold because the hand behind them is disciplined. From Saint Petersburg kitchens to Dubai, that stripped-back register has traveled well.
The Climb
Since 2014, the founder role at Duoband has placed Dmitry Blinov not only in service but in authorship, shaping a restaurant group with a fixed point of view. Since 2023, he has also been chef of DUO Gastrobar Dubai, extending that point of view into a city that favors clarity, confidence, and restraint. The move from Saint Petersburg to Dubai reads less as a break than as a measured expansion, each step reinforcing the same unsentimental approach to flavor.
Today
At DUO Gastrobar in Dubai Hills, rotating Saint Petersburg signatures keep the menu in dialogue with its original context rather than simply repeating it. The oxtail pie with taleggio carries weight and warmth, with the dairy richness of taleggio softening the dark intensity of the filling while keeping its shape intact. Young cabbage with black truffle sets a modest core ingredient against a concentrated luxury accent, making spareness feel deliberate rather than bare. Foie gras torchon with bergamot jelly works in the same register: a classic preparation sharpened by citrus brightness, proof that precision can carry as much pull as abundance.
Signature
Dmitry's signature dishes include DUO Gastrobar, Tartarbar, DUO Asia, Harvest, and oxtail pie with taleggio.
Recognition
Dmitry's honors include Michelin Bib Gourmand (2024).
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Dmitry
What recognition has Dmitry Blinov received?
Michelin Bib Gourmand (2024).
What is Dmitry Blinov known for?
tartare and offal dishes.
