Marini’s on 57 celebrates 10th anniversary with Founder’s Menu

Multi-award winning Marini’s on 57 is celebrating a decade of good food, fine wine and great company. Since its opening in June 2012, the luxury dining and entertainment establishment has become an iconic rooftop destination, offering the closest view of the Petronas Twin Towers and panoramic views of the city.

“When we first started, 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 Cavaliere Modesto, founder and owner of The Marini’s Group.

“It has been a rewarding experience on many different levels and we are grateful for the many relationships we have built over the years. We would like to extend a heartfelt ‘Thank you’ to our guests, staff and partners for their support and we look forward to sharing many more delightful moments together,” he added.

This significant 10-year milestone is marked by festivities in October following the anniversary theme is Viva Marini: Guests can look forward to:

• A founder’s menu,
• A bartending competition,
• Bartender guest shifts,
• An anniversary party this October to end celebrations with a bang.

To showcase its fine contemporary Italian cuisine, the establishment is offering a tantalising 10-course Founder’s Menu at the Marini’s on 57 Restaurant. Guests will be able 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 will be available from Oct 1..

For cocktail lovers, there’s the Viva Marini Guest Shift Series which kicks off at the Marini’s on 57 Bar on Oct 10. Guest bartenders lined up include Rizal Junior, Bastien Michaud and Symphony Loo. Junior was the head bartender of the pioneer team at Marini’s on 57 and the Sabahan returns to his old stomping grounds to work his brand of mixology magic for one night.

Michaud is Pernod Ricard’s brand ambassador for Martell, Mumm and Perrier-Jouet. The Frenchman is a food and drink enthusiast with extensive knowledge of wine and spirits. Catch him in action on October 17. Loo 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 when she later won the Codigo Competition that same year. Loo will be showcasing her skills on October 20.

The Viva Marini Bartending Competition will be giving away cash prize of RM10,000 to the top bartender while second and third place will receive RM5,000 and RM3,000 respectively. For the preliminary round, participants will need to send in an original cocktail recipe and a video of themselves making an open format cocktail of their choice. The videos may be submitted from October 3 – 30 and 10 finalists will be shortlisted.

The selected bartenders will have to present three original cocktails – two themed ones using certain spirits, and one open format cocktail – in a live event at the Marini’s on 57 Lounge on Nov 14. Visit www.marinisgroup.com and follow Marini’s on 57 on Instagram (www.instagram.com/marinison57/ ) for more deets.

The Marini’s on 57 Viva Marini 10^th Anniversary Party will be on October 20 and will feature guest deejay and Grammy Award nominee Timo Maas. The German deejay and producer returns to take over the decks for the night and will spin his brand of electronic dance music.

Marini’s on 57 encompasses three unique spaces – a first class bar with acclaimed architectural design, complemented by a prestigious lounge and exquisite Italian cotemporary fine dining restaurant.

Add: Level 57, Menara 3 Petronas. For reservations, contact +603 2386 6030 or email reservations@marinisgroup.com.