Ever dreamt of dining with a Michelin-starred chef in an award-winning and oh-so exclusive ambiance? Now's your chance...
Remember when Charlie was finally gifted a Golden Ticket to the Chocolate Factory? Well, for foodies and fellow fine dining fanatics, that’s what’s happening right now at The Mulia -Nusa Dua, Bali, because for the first time ever, its oh-so exclusive beachfront destination, The Lounge, is opening its doors to the public, to host a world-class dining experience every Friday evening with no other than Michelin-starred and award-winning chef, Nicola Russo.
This brand new dinner series, aptly named Apericena, will see an entire evening of fabulous food, specialty cocktails, and a six or eight-course wine-paired degustation menu cooked up by this culinary icon. But that’s not all. The evenings will begin early at sunset, to capture the candy-coloured skies reflecting over The Mulia’s iconic oceanfront infinity pool, The Oasis. It is here, beside one of Bali’s longest beachfront watering holes (and one of the most Instagrammed pools in the world) that sumptuous pre-dinner cocktails and gourmet canapés will be served to lucky guests, while the setting sun glitters over the horizon and a live DJ serenades the occasion with lively lounge tunes.
Once the sun has set and the constellations are twinkling, that’s when the award-winning degustation will begin – in the lavish and exclusive ambience of The Lounge. Contemporary international dishes will be presented course-after-course with technical perfection, drawing inspiration from the chef’s Italian heritage with culinary nods to the Mediterranean coastlines of the Rivieras, the Adriatic Sea and even the bountiful Greek islands.
With a focus on ocean-fresh ingredients, the seafood-heavy menu will be simple yet sublime, with delicate platings and yet bold, masterful flavours. And in true Chef Russo style, the presentations will be artistic and intricate, without being overly ostentatious nor underwhelming – the perfect balance of fine dining masterpieces with a relaxed and amusing undertone.
It goes without saying then, that this first-class feast will be perfectly matched by The Mulia’s impeccable service, plus intelligent wine pairings that will be specially designed to elevate each morsel savoured. If you’ve ever dreamed of dining on Michelin-starred cuisine, well foodies, this is your moment. Not only is this a once-in-a-lifetime epicurean opportunity with one of the culinary world’s best talents, we can’t think of a more fabulous setting to enjoy it in…
Want in? The Apericena dinners will be held every Friday evening at The Lounge from sunset onwards, beginning with cocktails and canapés beside The Oasis pool. Book your seat here – and we’ll see you at The Lounge, Honeys!
The Lounge at The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas – Nusa Dua, Jl Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, Kawasan Sawangan, Nusa Dua, p. +62 361 3017777, e. [email protected].