Marini's on 57

Marini's on 57 is the highest rooftop bar, restaurant and lounge in Malaysia. Located on the 57th floor of Menara 3 Petronas in Kuala Lumpur, it started operations in June 2012. A multi-award winning establishment, it is owned and operated by chef restaurateur Modesto Marini.[1]

Marini's on 57
Restaurant information
Established2012
Owner(s)Modesto Marini
Food typeItalian Gastronomy
Street addressLevel 57, Menara 3 Petronas, Persiaran KLCC
CityKuala Lumpur
Postal/ZIP Code50088
CountryMalaysia
ReservationsYes
Websitemarinis57.com

Description

Marini's on 57 is situated on the roof top of Menara 3 Petronas, next to the Petronas Twin Towers in the heart of Kuala Lumpur City Centre, and provides a 360° view of the city.[2] The establishment has a dedicated private lift that takes visitors directly to the 57th floor.[1] The property itself is divided into three sections – a bar, a restaurant and a lounge,[3] with floor-to-ceiling glass windows.[4] It operates a dress code policy.[5]

Celebrities

Marini's on 57 has hosted a number of celebrities including Tiger Woods, Formula One drivers Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, former English footballer and manager Glenn Hoddle, LPGA stars Paula Creamer and Michelle Wie, Danish tennis player Caroline Wozniacki, Award Winning singer Ed Sheeran American PGA Professional Chris Stroud, season one winner of Masterchef Whitney Miller, designer Jimmy Choo, singer Nicole Scherzinger,[6] and Rick Harrison and Corey Harrison of Pawn Stars.[7]

Notable events

Marini's on 57 was the venue of the after-party of the 2014 Laureus World Sports Awards.[8] In 2014, its Formula 1 party featured British House Music DJ Danny Rampling, who is widely credited as one of the original founders of the UK's rave/club scene, and his wife, Ilona Rampling.[9]

Album

In 2014, the father of Balearic Chill Out Music, DJ José Padilla, created an album to commemorate the second anniversary of Marini's on 57 called Sunset Hours Volume One.[10] The album will be launched in Ibiza, Spain, on 20 June 2014.[11]

Media references

Marini's on 57 has been featured in a number of television shows and programmes including the Travel Channel International's "Asian Times", Germany's most popular reality show, Die Geissen, MasterChef Indonesia Season 3, The Apartment Style Edition Season 2, The Apprentice Asia and also on the Asian Food Channel.[6]

Awards
  • Signum Virtutis (Seal of Excellence), Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards, presented by Prince della Torre e Tasso[12]
  • Century International Quality ERA Award Geneva[13]
  • Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards 2014 – multiple awards including "Icon of the Year" for Modesto Marini,[14] Restaurant of the Year Dining Experience and Nightspot of the Year Outstanding Concept[15]
  • Malaysia International Gourmet Festival 2013 – multiple awards[16]
  • Expatriate Lifestyle's Best of Malaysia Travel Awards 2013[6]
  • Malaysian Tatler – Malaysia's Best Restaurants[15]
  • Top 10 in ‘My Favourite Interior Design – Restaurant Edition Award[6]
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References
  1. Chin, Mui Yoon. "Dining in the sky". The Star. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
  2. Chandran, Esther (6 September 2013). "Marini's on 57 provides an elevated dining experience". The Star. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
  3. New, Jo-Lyn. "Marini's on 57". Expatriate Lifestyle. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
  4. "Celebrate Valentine's at the top with Marini's on 57". Tatler. Tatler. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  5. McIntosh, Fiona. "Enjoy the best food and fashion bargains in the stylish malls and hotels of Kuala Lumpur". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
  6. "Marini's on 57 Celebrates One Year Anniversary". clubbing9ine.com. Eventure Nine. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
  7. "The Pawn Stars at Marini's on 57". Pintrest. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
  8. "Kuala Lumpur stages the 2014 Laureus World Sports Awards". Malaysia Tatler. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
  9. "Spinning up some F1 vibes". The Star. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
  10. Tham, Ying Hui. "Sunset Hours second anniversary". Time Out. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
  11. "Jose Padilla launches Sunset Hours Album in Kuala Lumpur". Malaysia Travel News. Archived from the original on 25 June 2014. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
  12. "Seven Stars Global Luxury Awards". The Sun. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
  13. "Leaders United by BID Quality Achievement". B2People. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
  14. "Marini's On 57 Kicked Off Formula One Weekend With Mr And Mrs Rampling in Kuala Lumpur". Reuters. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  15. "Marini's on 57 Awards". Marini's on 57. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  16. "Malaysia International Gourmet Festival Awards". Malaysia International Gourmet Festival. MIGF. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
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