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Life Blog

Welcome to my life blog.

Photographs are like great dishes. They are magical moments frozen in time. They evoke powerful emotions. Here follows my life told in pictures. Join me in a feast of memory.

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Dinner at Opera Bombana

As always, beautiful things find a special place in the heart.

Lunch at “Da Vittorio” restaurant in Shanghai

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Lunch at Les Créations de Narisawa

Lunch at Les Créations de Narisawa – Summer collection 2016
Les Créations de Narisawa, Narisawa, training

Stage at Les Créations de Narisawa July 2016

Narisawa Training.
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Lunch, Pierre Gagnaire

Pierre Gagnaire – Lunch

These intriguing dishes with a not-easy-to-do execution infuse complex flavors, but at the end of the run, lose, in my opinion, the flavor of the product itself because of the too much richness in the mouth.
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Egidio completed work at Narisawa

It has been a great honor to have worked in Narisawa.
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El Celler De Can Roca Restaurant

I could not miss the chance to pass by the restaurant of the Roca siblings in Girona where the Spanish cuisine meets the ambition of three brothers in a setting of rare beauty.

Dis Fru Tar Restaurant – Chef Oriol Castro

Chef Oriol Castro of Dis Fru Tar Restaurant offers a cuisine that reminds Ferran Adria and the molecular style, with strong shades that reflect the Barcelona of today.
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One day in the kitchen with Chef Carme Ruscalleda

In life there are opportunities which should be taken without thinking. This is a bit what happened to me when my bosses asked me if I was available to go for a training kitchen to the restaurant of the very famous Chef Carme Ruscalleda (3 Michelin star).

Sant Pol de Mar Restaurant – Chef Carme Ruscalleda

As always I could not miss the chance to try the tasting menu of the Chef Carme Ruscalleda of Sant Pol de Mar.
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Amber, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong

A dish that deserves to be mentioned was the cuttlefish, carbonara way with quail egg yolk pear onion petals & smoked bacon and Alastian alba white truffle shaves.
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Scalini Winter Collection

Great memories of my childhood which mix with a life spent around Asia.
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viu wine dinner 15 October 2014

Three executive chefs working in the same kitchen for a wine dinner at Viu restaurant St Regis Bangkok.

Porcini Promotion

Every October, I like to rediscover the flavors of home passing by the usage of the porcini mushrooms in my recipes.
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Penfold Wine Dinner

With Penfold it was a chain reaction game which started with Parmesan cheese ice cream until autumn forest.

Esquisse Restaurant, Chef Lionel Beccat

This time I really had fun!
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Enoteca Restaurant Chef Stefano Merlo

Enoteca Italiana Bangkok, Thailand.
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Les Creations De Narisawa

Narisawa Restaurant, N. 20 in the list of "The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2013".
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Il Calandrino Restaurant

At the Il Calandrino Restaurant, the Alajmo Family Bistrot with Chef Massimiliano Alajmo.

Cuca Flavor Restaurant of Chef Kevin Cherkas

Cuca Flavor Restaurant of Chef Kevin Cherkas, offers an excellent choice for those looking for something different.
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Chef Maurizio Bombini and his Special Set Dinner

As usual I was very fascinated by the way the Chef Bombini respects the quality of the products.

Teatro Gastroteque

Teatro Gastroteque Bali, The kingdom of Chef Mandif M. Warokka.
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AS-TON-ISH-ING!

Thanks to our friendship, I finally made it to get in the Olympus of Chef Maurizio Bombini.

Scalini, new home first impressions

“Scalini”, which means “Steps” in English, is an Italian-American Restaurant.
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Farewell Gift from Chef Maurizio Bombini

No more words to explain my astonishing experience at Ristorante at Bvlgari Hotel Bali… The last and the best of all…My last astounding Dinner at Ristorante.

Luxury Canapés Collaboration From Three Different Chefs

3 Different Chefs, 3 Different Cultures….Few Exciting Creations.
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My Birthday Lunch at “8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana” Hong Kong

A 3 Michelin Stars bithday meal.

Lovely Sunday Brunch at St Regis Hotel Bali Resort

Perfect meal for a Perfect Sunday!
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Chefs Dinner with Maurizio Bombini and Nicola Russo

One more special occasion at Il Ristorante, Bulgari Hotel Bali.

Kayuputi Restaurant With Chef Agung, St Regis Bali Resort

How can someone possibly live in Bali without dining at least one time at St Regis Bali Resort???
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My first Time in “Il Ristorante”, Bulgari Hotel

A very impressive experience in “Il Ristorante”, Bulgari Hotel.

Pierre Restaurant in Hong Kong

My most expensive meal, Pierre Restaurant, in the last trip to Hong Kong.
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Grissini and Mistral in Hong Kong

Grissini (Grand Hyatt Hotel) and Mistral (Intercontinental Standford Hong Kong) are two of the first Italian restaurants in Hong Kong, both offering traditionally authentic Italian fare.
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My last photo shooting in Angelina before to Bali

My last creations in Angelina.
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Joel Robuchon Restaurant in Hong Kong

During my visit to Hong Kong, of course I was looking forward to dine at the well-known Joel Robuchon – another L’Atelier restaurant. I was very impressed by the one in Taiwan, and this restaurant in Hong Kong didn’t disappoint.

Marco Polo, Din Tai Fung Taipei

Third post on Taipei… all other things besides Joel Robuchon and STAY restaurants.
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L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon in Taipei

L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon is my favorite restaurant in Teipei. Chic decor and great food! This is the second post on Taipei trip.

STAY Michelin 3-star

STAY – Michelin 3-star restaurant in Taipei – first post on Taipei trip – January 2012.
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Valentine pastry

The weather has been beautiful here in Hanoi, plus Christmas is coming soon… inspired me a come up with some romantic desserts.

Busy Friday night…

Last Friday evening at Angelina, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi.
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New a-la-carte menu

New a-la-carte menu starting mid-November in Angelina, Hotel Metropole Hanoi.

Grossi restaurant

Bangkok is one of my favorite cities, where I’ve visited my best friend Francesco.
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Saturday lunch…

Two easy to make recipes for your Saturday lunch.

New photo shots

12 new dishes… 16 photolicious!
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Seafood promotion

Me and my team working on seafood promotion for June.

Michelin Star Chef Michele Dell Aquila

I’ve had a fantastic week working with Michelin-starred chef Michele Dell Aquila (Macau) at Angelina.
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Mekong Delta & Con Dao

We had visited to the South of Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City (saigon), Mekong and Delta and Condao.

Excellent Bedside Books to Read

Excellent cook books that I’ve been studying.
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Hanoi

Cocoa and Chocolate life

I’ve got the inspiration and created couple of recipes with cocoa and chocolate.

Angelina Italian Restaurant & Lounge

Angelina at the Hotel Metropole Hanoi has recruited one of Macao’s finest Italian chefs, Egidio Latorraca.
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My experience at Intercontinental Bali Resort

Egidio Latorraca worked as Junior Executive Sous Chef at Intercontinental Bali Resort (Indonesia), following a stint as chef de cuisine at Angelina.
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Scalini at Sukhumvit 24 Hilton Bangkok

Emphasis is placed on fine foods and outstanding ingredients. From the freshest pasta to exquisite rustic pizzas, from the traditional to cutting edge Asian/Italian fusion, I assure that you will be treated to the inimitable.
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MY RECIPES

Browse my recipes to discover secrets behind some of my best masterpieces.

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Main Course
Roasted Seabass, Ligurian Salad, Pico de Gallo Salsa
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Pasta
Pan-Fried Duck Breast Risotto
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Appetizer
Pickled Sardines
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Pasta
Duck Confit Cannelloni Pasta Wild Mushrooms Jus
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Spaghetti Chitarra Lobster
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Arborio Rice with Porcini Mushroom & Pan-Fried Foie Gras
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Dessert
Saffron Panna Cotta with Lemongrass Sorbet
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Winter Chocolate Forest with Raspberry Sorbet
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Appetizer
Winter Carrot Salad
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Butternut Carnaroli Risotto with Seafood Tartare
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Crab Meat Tartare
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Hamachi and Ocean Trout Duo
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Main Course
Slow Cooked Lamb Ribs on Truffle Puree and Letils
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Braised veal Cheek,Foie gras, Black Lentil, Potato Citrus Musseline
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Charcoaled Sirloin la lot Style
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Lobster Soup Crayfish Ravioli
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Cocoa sous vide French Duck, Chestnut Mash, Jerusalem Artichoke, Smoked Mustard
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Dessert
Dark Emperor Cake with Naugatine Ice Cream and Cocoa Bubble
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Innovative salti in Bocca lamb loin
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Beetrooth Chicche with Gorgonzola and Black Truffle
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Appetizer
Moet & Chandon Oyster
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Soy Marinated Cabinero Prawns
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Charcoaled Pork Pluma, Chanterelle Risotto, Pickled Shitake, Pumking Seeds
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Foie gras Tagliolini with Black Truffle and Porto Wine Sauce
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Appetizer
Black Sesame Crusted Tuna Tataki
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Quail Saltimbocca, Forest Mushrooms, Black Truffle, Lettuce a la plancha
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Pan Seared Tuna With Italian Condiments
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Hokkaido Scallop
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Pasta
Spaghetti with Scallop and Bottarga
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Short Ribs Beef Ravioli with Morel Mushrooms Consomme
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Scallop Carpaccio

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