Marini’s on 57 is celebrating a decade of good food, fine wine and great company with a line-up of festivities and celebrations throughout the month of October.
The month-long celebration themed “Viva Marini” includes a founder’s menu, bartending competitions, guest bartenders, bartender guest shifts, and an anniversary party to end the October celebrations with a bang.
Located at Level 57, Menara 3 Petronas, the Italian contemporary restaurant with a rooftop bar and lounge, sits 876ft (267m) above sea level in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and offers the closest view of the Petronas Twin Towers and panoramic views of the city.
Since its opening in June 2012, the luxury dining and entertainment establishment has become a preferred venue for numerous events and celebrations, as well as a beacon for international celebrities, tourists and socialites.
Italian chef, restaurateur and entrepreneur Cavaliere Modesto Marini founded the restaurant to offer guests with a unique dining and sensory experience. It has and continues to make its mark in the local and global culinary scene as the finest hospitality and entertainment venue in Kuala Lumpur.
“When we first started this culinary journey, it was to share my passion for food and my vision for a world-class venue with the Malaysian public and the world.
“In addition to that, I have made it a point to promote Italy in my life and my work because it is a part of me. I believe that food is love and my love for food has led me to where I am today,” said The Marini’s Group founder and owner Cav. Modesto.
He added, “It has been a rewarding experience on many different levels and we are grateful for the many relationships we have built with so many over the years. We would like to extend a heartfelt ‘Thank you’ to our guests, staff and partners for their support and look forward to sharing many more delightful moments together.”
Founder’s Menu
A tantalizing 10-course Founder’s Menu showcasing fine contemporary Italian cuisine offers guests to savour reinterpretations of the 10 popular dishes which have been served over the years. This includes pan-seared foie gras. Hokkaido scallops, seared cod fish, a choice of pasta with lobster or truffles, and desserts. The Founder’s Menu is available from October 1.
Bartender guest shifts
The Viva Marini Guest Shift Series kicks off on October 10 with bartender Rizal Junior, a Sabahan, who was the head bartender of the pioneer team at Marini’s on 57.
On October 17, Frenchman Bastien Michaud, who is Pernod Ricard’s brand ambassador for Martell, Mumm and Perrier-Jouet, will display his bartending skills, honed from working in trendy cocktail bars in Paris, to create delicious concoctions for the evening.
Symphony Loo will be showcasing her skills on October 20. She is the Campari Group’s regional brand ambassador for Southeast Asia and the on-premise channel manager for South East Asia and India. She rose to prominence in 2017 when she was awarded the “Rising Star of the Year” at the Singapore Bar Awards and later won the Codigo Competition that same year.
Bartending competition
The top bartender will walk away with a cash prize of RM10,000 while second and third place will receive RM5,000 and RM3,000 respectively.
For the preliminary round, participants will need to submit an original cocktail recipe and a video of themselves making an open format cocktail of their choice from October 3 to 30. Ten finalists will be shortlisted and they will have to present three original cocktails in a live event at the Marini’s on 57 Lounge on Nov 14. A panel of judges who will taste and vote to decide the winner. Interested participants are advised to visit www.marinisgroup.com and follow Marini’s on 57 on Instagram for more information.
10th anniversary party
Marini’s on 57 holds its anniversary party in October each year and this year’s event on October 20 is set to be big bash. It will feature guest deejay and Grammy Award nominee Timo Maas. The German deejay and producer who has worked with vocalists such as Kelis, Neneh Cherry and Placebo’s Brian Molko, will spin his brand of electronic dance music at 8pm.
