3-Michelin stars lluminated the stretch of Kuta with an Italian gastronomic journey with 2 very talented Italian chefs – Alfredo Russo (1-Michelin Star) and Pino Cuttaia (2-Michelin Stars) whom will take you on a journey through Italy with an innovative approach to classic dishes. The Michelin-starred chefs will be hosting 3 culinary showcases at the award-winning Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort this December 2017. The team is excited to bring this first-of-its-kind event to Kuta.
The event kicks off the resort’s 5th year anniversary through a celebration of gourmet food and fine wines at the 5th Anniversary Gourmet Degustation Dinner. On 1 December 2017, both chefs will prepare together a 7-course degustation menu and 2 canapés with signature dishes such as Alfredo’s Oyster ice cream with olive oil; Soft egg with Pecorino cheese foam, dust of basil and tomatoes; “From above and below the earth” Wagyu beef with roots and truffle and Pino’s Foie Gras of mortadella; Snapper roll “Beccafico style” with crispy Caponata; Blancmange – cappuccino with almond milk. During the 7-course degustation dinner, enjoy live entertainment by the sultry Eva Scolaro & The Light Ensemble as they croon jazz numbers throughout the night. The dinner is paired with the finest wines from Italy, priced at IDR 1,600,000++ per person inclusive of aperitifs, canapés and wine pairing.
The culinary adventure continues with 2 Intimate Masterclasses on 2 December 2017. Be part of our culinary lessons led by Michelin-starred chefs to learn their hidden tricks and best practices. The lessons start from 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM for teenagers from 12 to 15 years old priced at IDR 500,000++ per person followed by another lesson for adults, starting from 3 PM until 6 PM priced at IDR 600,000++ per person.
The final day, 3 December 2017 marks the 4th anniversary of the famous Feast Market Brunch. Join us for an exclusive edition with Michelin-starred chefs sharing expertise on their signature dishes priced at IDR 460,000++ per adult and IDR 230,000++ per child.
Chef Alfredo Russo, who found passion in cooking at the tender age of 13 was further ignited when he completed hotel management school and did his apprenticeship at 3 different Michelin-starred restaurants. Hailing from Piedmont, Northern Italy, Alfredo believes that there is no sincerer love than the love for food. Earning a Michelin Star for his restaurant, Dolce Stil Novo, still holds the title for more than 20 years. His culinary style carries an ancient Italian cooking tradition, conveyed through his food creates a new way to look at Italian cuisine.
Chef Pino Cuttaia on the other hand comes from the south of Italy, Sicily and is a self taught chef who left his job at the Olivetti factory to pursue his dream career. His journey began in two of Piedmont’s Michelin-starred restaurants where he picked up necessary skills in the professional kitchen. In 2000, he opened his first restaurant, La Madia in Sicily and earned a Michelin Star in 2006 and in 2009 gained his 2nd Michelin Star. He is known for his creativity in reinventing classic Sicilian dishes into something artistic and vibrant. With dishes bearing the names: ‘Anchovy Painting’, ‘Cloud of Caprese’ or ‘Octopus on the Rocks’ says it all.
This collaboration is indeed a culinary masterpiece waiting to be savoured by the island’s best. “We are proud to have these very talented chefs with us this year to commemorate our 5th year of achievements. This will definitely elevate the culinary scene in Kuta, giving the locals here a taste of the best from Italy”, says Dario Orsini, General Manager of the resort who is also a native from Naples, Italy.
For more information,
please visit http://www.sheratonbalikuta.com/michelinstarred,
call +62 361 846 5555 or
email restaurants.balikuta@sheraton.com
These events are also specially brought to you through a collaboration with Maybank whereby card holders receive 15% discount for all the promotions above. Hope to see you there!