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Muscat Daily
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Muscat Daily
ROBERTO'S MUSCAT UNVEILS AN EXCLUSIVE FOUR HANDS DINNER WITH CHEFS GIANDONATO TAFURI AND FLORIN RESMERITA
Roberto's at The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort will transform into a stage for culinary artistry as two exceptional chefs come together for a five-Course Four Hands Dinner on Wednesday May 28th 2025. Executive Chef Giandonato Tafuri from Roberto's Muscat and guest Chef Florin Resmerita from Roberto's Doha join forces to create a singular expression of flavor and finesse—a bespoke tasting menu that marries Italian soul with global inspiration. This collaboration is a true meeting of minds, where signature techniques and bold culinary philosophies converge. Each course is thoughtfully crafted and plated with precision, reflecting the chefs' shared vision of elevating Italian cuisine through fresh coastal ingredients and the delicate, enchanting essence of Omani saffron. 'Bringing Chef Giandonato and Chef Florin together is about more than pairing skill sets,' notes Fabio Marzano, General Manager of Roberto's Muscat. 'It's about connecting our Roberto's family across the Gulf and bringing this extraordinary culinary experience to Oman. It showcases how Italian roots can flourish uniquely in both Muscat and Doha—different expressions, yet united by the same authentic culinary language.' Chef Giandonato, born into a family of chefs and seafood farmers in Puglia, honed his skills through early apprenticeships and years of collaboration with Michelin-starred masters across Italy and the Middle East. After leading Roberto's kitchens in Dubai and Doha, he now steers the Muscat venue with a signature approach that melds coastal simplicity with meticulous detail. Chef Florin began his culinary path in Greece and spent over a decade in Italy perfecting the essentials of Italian cuisine. Having refined his artistry in the Michelin-starred kitchens of Gordon Ramsay and Alain Ducasse, he now brings his globally informed sensibilities to Roberto's Doha, where he curates immersive dining experiences that respect tradition while embracing innovation. The exclusive five-course menu takes guests on a journey of contrasts and harmony, from the luxurious Manzo, Caviale e Uova—black Angus tartare adorned with Kristal caviar—to the bright Ricotta, Salmone e Lime, and the comforting warmth of saffron-infused Ossobuco Croquette. The meal continues with torched red mullet risotto, handmade plin pasta filled with wagyu cheek and foie gras, and charcoal-grilled wagyu striploin topped with delicate carbonara foam. For seafood lovers, a baked seabass offers an elegant alternative. The finale is a decadent dark chocolate and hazelnut dessert, brightened by notes of mango and yuzu. This dinner is more than a meal—it's a narrative told through textures, flavors, and a shared passion for Italian culinary excellence. Priced at OMR 48 per person (minimum two guests), the experience will begin from 6PM at Roberto's Muscat. Seating is limited, and advance reservations are highly recommended.
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.
Scottish Sun
05-05-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
I'm an intensive care doctor – this is what it's really like to survive your own death, and attend your own funeral
From a teen boy whose life was changed forever when he was struck by lightning to a woman whose suicide attempt had a 'remarkable' ending, Dr Matt Morgan shares the poignant lessons he's learned from witnessing patients coming back from the brink SECOND ACT I'm an intensive care doctor – this is what it's really like to survive your own death, and attend your own funeral Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FOR more than 20 years, Dr Matt Morgan has borne witness, standing at the bedside of patients tiptoeing between life and death. He watched as Roberto, a 29-year-old climber, whose heart stopped for over eight hours - longer than anyone else in history - came back from the dead... before something extraordinary happened. 6 Dr Matt Morgan, an intensive care doctor, says listening to the words of those who have cheated death will help you realise you have two lives 6 'The second begins when you realise you only have one,' he says Credit: Getty And the intensive care doctor recalls another patient Summer who, after years of battling depression tried to take her own life. Seven weeks after her death, she opened her eyes and what came next in Summer's journey was "even more remarkable", Dr Morgan tells The Sun. In a small red book that he kept on him at work, he scrawled down their 'whispers of life' - a power that medicine alone could never match. Those words became his third book: A Second Act– What Nearly Dying Can Teach Us About Really Living. Here he shares an extract with Sun Health... MY life felt like a treadmill - always moving but never really getting anywhere. I'd wake up, go to work in ICU, save lives, and repeat. Death was just the end of a shift, a flatline on a monitor I'd try to jolt back into rhythm. But everything changed when I started really listening to my patients - especially the ones who had died and come back. Their hearts had stopped for minutes, even hours - but it gave them purpose. Some had collapsed from lightning strikes or overdoses, others from heart transplants or freezing to death. And yet, against all odds, they survived. Watch as 'dead' man 'comes back to life' at funeral moments before cremation Sharing their stories turned my treadmill of a life into a dance floor. Ever since I started listening to those on the brink of life, I've been moving to a different beat. So could you. Take Roberto, a 29-year-old climber buried in an avalanche. His heart stopped for over eight hours - longer than anyone in history. When he woke up, he was alive, but his past was gone. No memory of his parents, his friends, or his life. Then, something extraordinary happened. His father played footage from his last climb. As the frames flickered to life, so did Roberto. 'Bang - everything came back in one second!' he said, his face alight with joy. 'Like a switch was flipped. From that moment, my recovery accelerated. I knew I would return to the mountains.' Hosting my own funeral punched me in the gut - not with sadness, but gratitude Dr Matt Morgan We share 3.5billion images every day - the same number as heartbeats in a lifetime. But instead of taking more, looking back at old photos can be just as powerful. Studies show that reminiscing doesn't just trigger joy and nostalgia; it strengthens memory, deepens relationships, and even lowers stress. Photos anchor us to the people, places, and moments that shape us. Even the silly, awkward ones have a role. Laughing at past mistakes releases endorphins, our body's natural stress relievers. 6 'Everything changed when I started really listening to my patients - especially the ones who had died and come back,' says Dr Morgan 6 He says we all need to cherish our time Credit: Getty Psychologists say we have two selves - the experiencing self and the remembering self. One craves instant pleasure; the other collects moments that last. Knowing this can help us live better. Don't just chase what feels good now - choose experiences your future self will cherish. I learned this the hard way. Recently, I braved a terrifying water slide with my daughter. I hated every second. But now? My remembering self replays that moment with joy - proof that fleeting memories can last forever. Struck by lightning ED was just 17 when his life changed forever. A football-mad teen from Kenilworth, Warwickshire, he was enjoying a typical Friday night with mates, heading from the pub to the fairground. But as the rain poured and they crossed Abbey Fields, tragedy struck. A lightning bolt packing 300 million volts hit Ed and his best mate Stuart. The blast sent Emma flying, Stuart to the ground, and Ed's heart into cardiac arrest. A fireman heard the deafening strike from 200 metres away and sprinted to the scene. Ed was found first, given CPR, and miraculously brought back to life. Stuart wasn't so lucky; despite efforts to revive him, he tragically died just shy of his 17th birthday. Ed had been further from the tree, hit by a less direct strike, and saved by sheer chance. He woke up in the ambulance, but survival brought its own storm. Grief and survivor's guilt consumed him, leading to years of bad choices, drugs, and alcohol. Moving away didn't help; the shadow of Stuart's death followed him everywhere. It wasn't until Ed began volunteering at Warwick Hospital, supporting others through tough times, that he found purpose. Now a father to Toby, Ed tells his son he loves him daily - something he wishes he could have said to Stuart. The lightning didn't just stop Ed's heart; it gave him a second act. Today, he's living with his past, not reliving it, and proving that even after life's fiercest storms, there's hope. Then there was 25-year-old Summer, whose teenage years were stolen by depression and anorexia. While her friends swam on sunny holidays and partied in dark nightclubs, she journeyed through mental health units across the country. Eventually, she reached breaking point and tried to end her life by taking an overdose of prescription pills, which caused her heart to stop beating. Seven weeks after her death, Summer opened her eyes. Intensive care saved her, but what came next was even more remarkable. CHOOSE A PURPOSE Instead of being trapped by pain, she chose a purpose - becoming a mental health nurse to help others through the darkness she once knew too well. She couldn't make my book launch. She was busy saving lives. 'We all will have terrible days, loss, sorrow and heartbreak, but there will also be happiness, contentedness, and joy,' she says. 'In the end, everything happens to everyone. Expect it, it is what it is.' 6 I think everyone should have a funeral before they die - it'll punch you in the gut Credit: Getty 6 Dr Morgan's second book - A Second Act - What Nearly Dying Teaches Us About Really Living But the wildest lesson came when I put these ideas into practice - at my own funeral. Picture this: eight friends, a remote cottage in the Pyrenees, no phones, no distractions. Just eulogies for each of us, written by those who love us. A favourite song, a celebrant declaring us dead. I listened as my friends roasted my cooking, my daughters giggled about my dad jokes, and my wife called me her anchor. It punched me in the gut - not with sadness, but gratitude. Why do it? Because most people only hear what matters when it's too late to act on it. I think everyone should have a funeral before they die, just like I did. We all have two lives. The second begins when you realise you only have one Dr Matt Morgan So how do we really live? It's not rocket science. But it's not easy either. My job taught me that life is an emergency - every second counts. Death isn't the enemy; it's the nudge to dance harder. A second act isn't about dying and coming back - it's about waking up to the life you already have. We all have two lives. The second begins when you realise you only have one. You don't need to die to figure that out. But maybe listening to the whispers of those who did will help. A Second Act: What Nearly Dying Teaches Us About Really Living, by Dr Matt Morgan (Simon & Schuster, £20) is out now.
The Sun
05-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
I'm an intensive care doctor – this is what it's really like to survive your own death, and attend your own funeral
FOR more than 20 years, Dr Matt Morgan has borne witness, standing at the bedside of patients tiptoeing between life and death. He watched as Roberto, a 29-year-old climber, whose heart stopped for over eight hours - longer than anyone else in history - came back from the dead... before something extraordinary happened. 6 6 And the intensive care doctor recalls another patient Summer who, after years of battling depression tried to take her own life. Seven weeks after her death, she opened her eyes and what came next in Summer's journey was "even more remarkable", Dr Morgan tells The Sun. In a small red book that he kept on him at work, he scrawled down their 'whispers of life' - a power that medicine alone could never match. Those words became his third book: A Second Act– What Nearly Dying Can Teach Us About Really Living. Here he shares an extract with Sun Health... MY life felt like a treadmill - always moving but never really getting anywhere. I'd wake up, go to work in ICU, save lives, and repeat. Death was just the end of a shift, a flatline on a monitor I'd try to jolt back into rhythm. But everything changed when I started really listening to my patients - especially the ones who had died and come back. Their hearts had stopped for minutes, even hours - but it gave them purpose. Some had collapsed from lightning strikes or overdoses, others from heart transplants or freezing to death. And yet, against all odds, they survived. Watch as 'dead' man 'comes back to life' at funeral moments before cremation Sharing their stories turned my treadmill of a life into a dance floor. Ever since I started listening to those on the brink of life, I've been moving to a different beat. So could you. Take Roberto, a 29-year-old climber buried in an avalanche. His heart stopped for over eight hours - longer than anyone in history. When he woke up, he was alive, but his past was gone. No memory of his parents, his friends, or his life. Then, something extraordinary happened. His father played footage from his last climb. As the frames flickered to life, so did Roberto. 'Bang - everything came back in one second!' he said, his face alight with joy. 'Like a switch was flipped. From that moment, my recovery accelerated. I knew I would return to the mountains.' We share 3.5billion images every day - the same number as heartbeats in a lifetime. But instead of taking more, looking back at old photos can be just as powerful. Studies show that reminiscing doesn't just trigger joy and nostalgia; it strengthens memory, deepens relationships, and even lowers stress. Photos anchor us to the people, places, and moments that shape us. Even the silly, awkward ones have a role. Laughing at past mistakes releases endorphins, our body's natural stress relievers. 6 6 Psychologists say we have two selves - the experiencing self and the remembering self. One craves instant pleasure; the other collects moments that last. Knowing this can help us live better. Don't just chase what feels good now - choose experiences your future self will cherish. I learned this the hard way. Recently, I braved a terrifying water slide with my daughter. I hated every second. But now? My remembering self replays that moment with joy - proof that fleeting memories can last forever. Struck by lightning ED was just 17 when his life changed forever. A football-mad teen from Kenilworth, Warwickshire, he was enjoying a typical Friday night with mates, heading from the pub to the fairground. But as the rain poured and they crossed Abbey Fields, tragedy struck. A lightning bolt packing 300 million volts hit Ed and his best mate Stuart. The blast sent Emma flying, Stuart to the ground, and Ed's heart into cardiac arrest. A fireman heard the deafening strike from 200 metres away and sprinted to the scene. Ed was found first, given CPR, and miraculously brought back to life. Stuart wasn't so lucky; despite efforts to revive him, he tragically died just shy of his 17th birthday. Ed had been further from the tree, hit by a less direct strike, and saved by sheer chance. He woke up in the ambulance, but survival brought its own storm. Grief and survivor's guilt consumed him, leading to years of bad choices, drugs, and alcohol. Moving away didn't help; the shadow of Stuart's death followed him everywhere. It wasn't until Ed began volunteering at Warwick Hospital, supporting others through tough times, that he found purpose. Now a father to Toby, Ed tells his son he loves him daily - something he wishes he could have said to Stuart. The lightning didn't just stop Ed's heart; it gave him a second act. Today, he's living with his past, not reliving it, and proving that even after life's fiercest storms, there's hope. Then there was 25-year-old Summer, whose teenage years were stolen by depression and anorexia. While her friends swam on sunny holidays and partied in dark nightclubs, she journeyed through mental health units across the country. Eventually, she reached breaking point and tried to end her life by taking an overdose of prescription pills, which caused her heart to stop beating. Seven weeks after her death, Summer opened her eyes. Intensive care saved her, but what came next was even more remarkable. CHOOSE A PURPOSE Instead of being trapped by pain, she chose a purpose - becoming a mental health nurse to help others through the darkness she once knew too well. She couldn't make my book launch. She was busy saving lives. 'We all will have terrible days, loss, sorrow and heartbreak, but there will also be happiness, contentedness, and joy,' she says. 'In the end, everything happens to everyone. Expect it, it is what it is.' 6 6 But the wildest lesson came when I put these ideas into practice - at my own funeral. Picture this: eight friends, a remote cottage in the Pyrenees, no phones, no distractions. Just eulogies for each of us, written by those who love us. A favourite song, a celebrant declaring us dead. I listened as my friends roasted my cooking, my daughters giggled about my dad jokes, and my wife called me her anchor. It punched me in the gut - not with sadness, but gratitude. Why do it? Because most people only hear what matters when it's too late to act on it. I think everyone should have a funeral before they die, just like I did. We all have two lives. The second begins when you realise you only have one Dr Matt Morgan So how do we really live? It's not rocket science. But it's not easy either. My job taught me that life is an emergency - every second counts. Death isn't the enemy; it's the nudge to dance harder. A second act isn't about dying and coming back - it's about waking up to the life you already have. We all have two lives. The second begins when you realise you only have one. You don't need to die to figure that out. But maybe listening to the whispers of those who did will help. A Second Act: What Nearly Dying Teaches Us About Really Living, by Dr Matt Morgan (Simon & Schuster, £20) is out now. HEART IN A JAR JEN'S heart literally gave up on her, but she refused to give up on life. Diagnosed with the same rare heart condition that killed her mum during a transplant, Jen's life was a ticking time bomb. By 19, she was in severe heart failure, carrying a pager everywhere in case she got the call for a donor. Then, one fateful day, it happened. Jen was out searching for wildlife to photograph when the pager's shrill beep shattered the calm. Rushed to hospital by ambulance, singing loudly to the radio all the way, Jen prepared for what she thought would be her final moments. But instead of dying like her mum, Jen woke up post-surgery with a new heart and a new lease on life. Fast-forward eight years, and Jen is living boldly. From climbing mountains to helping troubled kids, every day is a 'yes day'. A tattoo of a heart in a jar on her wrist reminds her to 'vitam vive' (live life). And when she met her now-husband Tom, he embraced her scars and her story, proving love conquers all. Today, Jen's old heart sits in a museum, suspended in glass—a powerful symbol of resilience. Her advice? 'Be kind. Live life. Don't wait for a special occasion - today is special enough.'
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Blues Announce Tragic News Hours Before Game 5 vs. Jets
The St. Louis Blues entered Wednesday night tied 2-2 in their first-round best-of-seven Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Winnipeg Jets. It wasn't an ideal start—Jim Montgomery's team dropped Games 1 and 2 in Winnipeg, but responded in a big way with back-to-back wins on home ice. Advertisement Now, as the series shifts back north of the border, a pivotal Game 5 awaits at the Canada Life Centre. However, ahead of the 9:30 p.m. ET puck drop, the Blues announced the passing of former right wing Phil Roberto. "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Phil Roberto, who passed away at the age of 76," the team posted on social media. "Roberto proudly wore the Blue Note from 1971-74, playing 148 regular season games with St. Louis." Roberto began his NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens, where he won a Stanley Cup in 1971. He then went on to play for the Blues and Detroit Red Wings, followed by the Kansas City Scouts and Colorado Rockies (both of which later became the New Jersey Devils), and finally the Cleveland Barons (now known as the Dallas Stars). Advertisement In 385 NHL games, Roberto recorded 75 goals and 106 assists for a total of 181 points. During his time with the Blues, he tallied 33 goals and 38 assists. St. Louis Blues head coach Jim Montgomery.© Jeff Curry While many Blues fans may not be familiar with Roberto, given that he played for the team over 50 years ago, he was an important part of the foundation that helped shape the franchise into what it is today. The Blues' inaugural season was in 1967-68, and Roberto joined the organization just a few years later. Related: Wayne Gretzky Predicts 2025 Stanley Cup Final Matchup
