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Savour epicurean delights from 3 to 8 August 2010, as The Cliff at The Sentosa Resort & Spa presents celebrity Chef Maurizio Menconi from the award-winning La Scala Italian restaurant from The Sukhothai Bangkok, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. He will delight guests at The Cliff with unique creations of contemporary cuisine infused with the flamboyant Italian flair.
Maurizio took on the role as the Head Italian Chef at The Sukhothai Bangkok in 2008 and spearheaded The Art of Dining culinary campaign which has been a success. Since then, he has worked shoulder to shoulder with numerous Michelin-star Chefs, namely three Michelin-star Pascal Barbot – chef owner of L’Astrance in Paris; two Michelin-star Edouard Loubet – chef owner of La Bastide de Capelongue in Bonnieux, France and many other Michelin-star chefs as well as prominent head chefs from renowned restaurants, including Les Amis in Singapore.
Prior to heading La Scala, Maurizio was the Chef de Cuisine at the Ritz Carlton Dubai from 2006 to 2008. He had spent 10 years of his career running stand-alone restaurants around the globe and had also worked with Michelin-star Chef Angelo Paracucchi at “La Locanda dell’Angelo” in Italy before moving on to be based in Bangkok where he was Italian Chef de Cuisine for Dusit Hotel & Resort and Royal Orchid Sheraton.
Maurizio graduated from IPSSAR (Italy) and was also trained at the renowned University of Truffles, marking him as an expert in the field, not only in the delicacy’s preparation but in growing and finding the seasonal fungus as well.
After travelling throughout Thailand in 1999 and studying at The Oriental in Bangkok, Maurizio felt as one with the country and its culture, art, service and culinary traditions. “This is why The Sukhothai Bangkok is outstanding,” Maurizio said. “It is so Thai: the spirit, the smell, the architecture and of course, the people. This is a fantastic opportunity for me. I can work with the best raw materials, as consumer demand and competition are so high!”
Though originally from Tuscany, Maurizio is accomplished in the full diversity of Italian cuisine from all of the country’s 20 regions, using quality ingredients and hard-to-find imported beef, lamb, fish, mussels and cheeses to deliver a traditional taste with a contemporary presentation.
Exclusive degustation menus will be available nightly during this six-day gastronomic experience featuring new approaches to Tuscan preparations, with a selection of meticulously prepared dishes including baby pig from Crete Senesi, hand-made Pici Pasta, Truffles, and the unique dessert “Memory of a Zuccotto”. Meet Maurizio, when he joins the resort's culinary team for Sunday Brunch on 8 August 2010 at The Terrace where he will present his personal brunch favourites.
Reservations are recommended and can be made at:
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The Cliff |
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The Terrace |
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About The Sukhothai Bangkok
The Sukhothai Bangkok, a 210 room hotel, is a multi-award winning member of the exclusive Leading Hotels of the World. As one of Thailand’s most luxurious accommodation experiences, its ancillary facilities, Spa Botanica, an extensive limousine fleet, health club, 25-metre outdoor swimming pool, modern meeting spaces and superb culinary encounters combine to produce one of the finest hospitality brands in the Royal Kingdom. www.sukhothai.com
About The Sentosa Resort & Spa
The Sentosa Resort & Spa and Spa Botanica are owned by Beaufort Hotels, and managed by HKR Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hong Kong public listed company, HKR International Ltd (HKRI). HKRI also owns and manages The Sukhothai Bangkok.
Set in stunning interiors with commanding views of the South China Sea, The Cliff features a show kitchen, cascading water features and a split-level platform built over lush jungle. It is an alfresco haven for connoisseurs of exquisite seafood and fine wines, complemented by excellent service. Award-winning restaurant with most romantic and best ambience accolade.
Perched high atop a cliff overlooking the South China Sea, experience oneness with nature while dining at The Terrace. An all-day dining restaurant, it offers international buffets, a la carte menu and sizzling barbecue in an alfresco setting with panoramic sea views or under a starry sky.
For more information and details, please contact:
Ms Michelle Yin Assistant Public Relations Manager Tel: +65 6371 1467 E-mail: michelle.yin@thesentosa.com |