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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu Welcomes Roberto Apa as Executive Chef of Mezzo Mezzo, ET HospitalityWorld
Hotels 2 min read JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu appoints Roberto Apa as exec chef Italian at Mezzo Mezzo Apa brings together handcrafted recipes and the best locally sourced ingredients to create unforgettable culinary experiences. With an idea to personally engage with his tables, Apa promises to surpass guests expectations.
Hospitality Net
21-05-2025
- Hospitality Net
Chef Roberto Apa has been appointed Executive Chef at Mezzo Mezzo at JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu
JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu is delighted to announce the appointment of Chef Roberto Apa at their newly launched modern European cuisine restaurant - Mezzo Mezzo. With an illustrious career spanning over 15+ years of global experience, Chef Roberto blends traditional techniques with his own unique touch to create a dining experience that's truly one of a kind. A journey that started in Chef Roberto's grandmother's kitchen has since moulded him into a seasoned creative and a professional chef. Having studied at AMLA - The National Academy of Italian Cuisine, Chef Roberto who hails from Naples, Italy acquired remarkable insights into the history of Italian and international cuisines, where he further mastered Italian cooking. His sheer passion for food and love for cooking took him to exotic locales in Italy, China, France, Montecarlo, Qatar and eventually brought him to India! Before his journey to the Indian subcontinent, he is known to have held various positions of repute at Michelin-starred restaurants in various international locations. In his previous stints, he had the opportunity to work with distinguished personalities with the likes of Ristorante II Buco of Chef Peppe Aversa and Ristorante II Postale of Chef Marco Bistarelli, in Perugia; all of whom who had directly trained under Maestro Gualtiero Marchesi — the founder of modern Italian cuisine. As the Executive Chef at Mezzo Mezzo, Chef Roberto brings together handcrafted recipes and the best locally sourced ingredients to create unforgettable culinary experiences. With an idea to personally engage with his tables, Chef Roberto promises to surpass guests expectations bringing the authenticity of Italian cuisine and family-learned techniques to the Bella table. Chef Roberto's signature flare makes Mezzo Mezzo the ideal destination to unwind and indulge, offering a unique blend of modern European cuisine. With its radiant energy, Mezzo Mezzo looks forward to supporting Chef Roberto in his role, offering guests exceptional experiences and reinforcing JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu's reputation for excellence.
The Irish Sun
26-04-2025
- The Irish Sun
Step back in time and discover beautiful beaches and fish feasts on the island of Corfu
WANDERING along the cobbled alleyways, the air is filled with the scent of lemon and pine trees, and the pastel-coloured buildings are dripping with bougainvillea. Corfu's pedestrian-only, UNESCO-protected Old Town feels like stepping back in time. Advertisement 4 This horseshoe-shaped bay is both sandy and pebbly, with calm, clear waters and jet-skis to rent 4 Our stunning home for the week is Villa Icarus My last visit to this Ionian island was to go clubbing in Kavos as a teen, but I'm keen to discover the real Known as Greece's greenest island, its interior is lush and mountainous, while the edges are filled with sandy beaches and stony rugged coves, and Lake Korission even boasts a flamboyance of flamingos! SUNNY STAY We're staying on the eastern side of the isle near Benitses, a sleepy little fishing town. Our home for the week is Villa Icarus, a four-bedroom, four-bathroom pad with open-plan living area and a large balcony with views across the mountains. Advertisement READ MORE TRAVEL There are plenty of shady spots around the private pool to escape the midday sun and a small outdoor kitchen with a barbecue. It's great for young families, as you can request everything from cots and high-chairs to kid-friendly cutlery and stair gates. 4 Corfu's pedestrian-only, UNESCO-protected Old Town feels like stepping back in time 4 Lake Korission even boasts a flamboyance of flamingos Advertisement It's also just a 15-minute drive to the Old Town, and we spend one evening exploring the 16th-century Old Fortress and people-watching at Cafe Kohlias, sipping sweet, ice-cold kumquat cream liqueur, from £4 ( The best spot to get ice cream has to be the retro Papagiorgis patisserie, which dates back to 1924. Most read in Beach holidays And it would be rude not to try the kourabiethes (little almond biscuits), £4 for 100g, too ( The Old Town is full of cool shops, such as Mezzo Mezzo, where you can pick up dresses and sandals from emerging Greek designers, and Patounis' Soap Factory for olive-oil soaps. Advertisement I visited Corfu's 'secret' beach – and you can only get there by using a lift The next day, we pack a picnic and drive 45 minutes to rent a motor boat for the day from Ampelaki Boats on Paleokastritsa beach, from £75 for six hours ( We chug around the coast exploring hidden beaches and dropping anchor for swims whenever we spot a patch of turquoise water, before finding a secluded stony bay to eat our sandwiches. Our boat comes with snorkelling equipment, and there are shoals of tiny fish, with the occasional large tuna and grouper to marvel at. Sun-baked and salty, we dine that night at the quaint family-run Taverna Elizabeth in Doukádes, filling up on traditional fish dishes – seafood pastitsada, a Corfiot pasta bake stuffed with mussels and prawns, and fresh seabream and octopus salad. Advertisement Mains cost from £12 ( STREET PARTY Craving more beach time, we head to the Blue-Flag-awarded Agios Georgios, an hour's drive from the villa. This horseshoe-shaped bay is both sandy and pebbly, with calm, clear waters and jet-skis to rent. On our final night, we keep it local and dine alfresco on lemony garlic fish stew, Greek salad and saganaki (fried cheese) at Klimataria in Benitses. Advertisement Mains cost from £18 ( Afterwards, we stroll by the harbour, eyeing up the luxury yachts as the sun sets and a brass band fills the street in a lively procession. A bystander explains it's a local fiesta and, after a couple of glasses of tsipouro fruit brandy, we join in. Who needs Kavos anyway? FYI A week's stay for eight people at Villa Icarus, including return flights and car hire, costs from £1,230 per person (
