This has been one busy weekend, I tell you!
A big congratulations to Lyla for hosting such a spectacular Launch of their lounge bar at ilLido, just last week.
Picture this. Many shiny, happy people and celebrities milling about, set against the backdrop of KL’s iconic landmarks, Petronas Twin Towers and the KL Tower. Even the Ambassador of Italy was present at the event which shows what clout our Lyla has! It was all tres chi-chi, being served delicious cocktails and everything, such as the Lychee-tini, Caipiroska and Cosmopolitan all night long. The new guy at the bar is Milanese Emanuele ‘Lele’ Pauletto who prior to joining ilLido was part of the bar-tending team at Club Hollywood in Milan, one of the city’s most famous and trendiest clubs. The guy is good! LOL
Executive Chef Samuele Alvisi , the man we know from our “Chef in the Spotlight interview” was there in person to hangout with the crowd. He’s not just a great Chef, he has a fantastic sense of humor as well. I love chatting with him because he normally has me in stitches in no time. Chef Alvisi was responsible for the assortment of gourmet bar grubs and canapés that night and some pretty remarkable pizza. The fresh herbs on the pizzas in circulation were simply amazing. Everyone at my table was going Oo! and Aah! As a foodie, I immediately picked up, of course, on these deep sounds of gastronomic appreciation;) It was also great catching up with another good friend, Beppe de Vito, the Managing Director of ilLido Kuala Lumpur at the party. The hours fly by when you’re having fun.
One thing that stood out though, that really made the biggest impression on me, was watching renowned Italian chef Michael Bruschi whip up fresh, homemade Buffalo Mozzarella, on the spot! As I have never seen this feat before, it was really rather cool to watch him make the cheese just moments before we ate it. He told me that all it needs is some salt and olive oil and you are set!
Here are some rocking shots of the night, courtesy of ilLido
(photographer: Mike Yip www.mikeyip.com )
Chef Michael Bruschi whipping up fresh, homemade Buffalo Mozzarella!
we dined on .. 1st class cheese
and the people say .. cheese!
murder on the dance floor
service with a smile
shaken not stirred
Add: ilLido Italian Dining + Lounge Bar 183 Jalan Mayang (off Jalan Yap Kwan Seng) 50450 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia T: 03-21612291 F: 03-21612295 W: www.il-lido.com.my
u mean, all this while, its not been “official”?
tis the launch of the rooftop lounge bar 😉
Wow, sounds like a fun event! Even the Ambassador of Italy was there– you have an impressive social circle 🙂
LOL, not really Leslie. But I did promise to bring Keith when he gets back for Christmas;)
Booo. I missed the pizza. 🙁
who asked you to be sooooo late:P
Who Moved My Cheese?
The launch was for the Rooftop Bar, the restaurant itself has been open for some time.
yup
Cooking great food + Great humor = nice personality and talent. It looks like u had tons of fun
spot on sarah
Wow.. that’s so cool. That area in KL is really my fav spot. Hope I return there soon. Ps: You looked dazzling 🙂
Cheers big ears
Fresh, homemade mozzarella! Yummy yum yums! 😀
Aiyoh you make it sound like I’m some big shot lah!! 😉
Very cool place 🙂