Cavaliere Modesto Marini (born in Lake Garda, Italy) is an Italian chef,

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and entrepreneur. He is the Founder of The Marini's Group which includes

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 c ...

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's highest rooftop bar, lounge and contemporary Italian restaurant)
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(Kuala Lumpur's premier steakhouse specializing in producing its own dry-aged steak); an
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Malaysia's first dedicated champagne and

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cafe. Cavaliere Modesto Marini was awarded the prestigious ''Ordine Della Stella D’Italia'' (Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy) award in October 2016, which carries the title “Cavaliere” and is one of the highest civilian honors of the Italian government. It recognizes Italians living abroad or foreigners who have been instrumental in the preservation and promotion of national prestige abroad, who have made important contributions to relations between their country and Italy. It is awarded in many areas, including philanthropic activities, scientific and technological research, commercial enterprises and the promotion of Italian food and wine.

Career

Cav. Modesto Marini started cooking when he was a teenager and completed professional culinary training before working as sous chef at Cecconi's in London's

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, which was patronised by royalty and celebrities. He moved to

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when he was 21 to be a sous chef at Da Paolo restaurant. He moved to

in 1995 and settled there. It was during this time that he opened a successful chain of Italian restaurants called Modesto's. By 2008, the chain had nine outlets, and hosted a Ferrari party in 2000. It also hosted

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, with Trulli launching his wines at the outlet. He later disposed his shares in the chain, which also included restaurants in Singapore and

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The Marini's Group

In 2012, he opened

, the highest rooftop bar, restaurant and lounge in

, located at Menara Tower 3

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. Cav. Modesto Marini opened another two establishments in 2014: M Marini Caffè, Malaysia's first dedicated champagne and caviar cafe located in

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, and Marble 8, a premium steakhouse in Kuala Lumpur that specializes in their own dry-aged steaks. Marini's on 57 has hosted a number of royals and celebrities including but not limited to the Crown Prince of Denmark His Royal Highness Frederik,

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, who is widely credited as one of the original founders of the UK's rave/club scene, and his wife, Ilona Rampling, to perform at Marini's on 57's first

event - Party Paddock at the Top. Subsequent years saw the likes of

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Sunset Hours Albums

In 2014 Cav. Modesto Marini collaborated with the Godfather of Balearic Chill Out Music, DJ José Padilla, to create an album which would commemorate the second anniversary of the bar at Marini's on 57 called ''Sunset Hours Volume One''. The album launched in

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, Spain, on 20 June 2014. Sunset Hours Vol.2 compiled by popular and respected melodic chill-out DJs Chris Coco (UK) and Afterlife (UK) launched in Ibiza, Spain 9 August 2015. Sunset Hours Vol.3 compiled by Simon Mills (UK) launched in Ibiza, Spain 20 July 2016.

Awards

Cav. Modesto Marini received the

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award in 2003. and was the recipient of the Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards' Icon of the Year award in 2013. Marini's on 57 received the Signum Virtutis (Seal of Excellence), Seven Stars Global Luxury Awards, which was presented to Modesto Marini by Prince della Torre e Tasso in 2014. Marini's on 57 has also received the World Branding Award under the category of Restaurant, for three consecutive years 2014–2016.

Personal life

Cav. Modesto Marini is married to Elizabeth Marini and they have two children.

Career

The Marini's Group

Sunset Hours Albums

Awards

Personal life

See also

References

External links