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Tatler Asia
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
8 of the best, most authentic Italian restaurants in Klang Valley, according to Tatler Best 2025
$ $ $ $ | Kuala Lumpur City Centre Photo 1 of 6 Dolci Caviale Truffle Tiramisu (Photo: Marini's on 57) Photo 2 of 6 Antipasti Insalata di Aragosta Lobster Salad (Photo: Marini's on 57) Photo 3 of 6 Antipasti Cannolo Di Granchio (Photo: Marini's on 57) Photo 4 of 6 Dolci Mango Sphere (Photo: Marini's on 57) Photo 5 of 6 Secondi Di Carne Miyazaki Gold and Foie Gras (Photo: Marini's on 57) Photo 6 of 6 Photo: Marini's on 57 Must Try Uova In 3 Modi Antipasti Insalata Merluzzo One of the city's most iconic rooftop destinations, Marini's On 57 promises exceptional contemporary Italian cuisine and an unparalleled view of the Petronas Twin Towers. Drawing on traditional Italian recipes, the restaurant incorporates entirely unique twists to create dishes never-before-seen, from Boston lobster tail dotted with lemon caviar to truffle-infused tiramisu with lashings of mascarpone cheese espuma. Marini's On 57 Address: Level 57, Petronas Tower 3, Persiaran KLCC, 50088 Kuala Lumpur Map Call Book Hours Web $ $ $ $ | Kuala Lumpur City Centre Photo 1 of 5 Eggplant Parmigiana (Photo: Natalina Italian Kitchen) Photo 2 of 5 Lasagna (Photo: Natalina Italian Kitchen) Photo 3 of 5 Photo: Natalina Italian Kitchen Photo 4 of 5 Photo: Natalina Italian Kitchen Photo 5 of 5 Photo: Natalina Italian Kitchen Must Try Lasagna al Ragout di Manzo Ossobuco alla Milanes Baccalà Zucca e Spinaci Named after Italian legend Frank Sinatra's mother, Natalina Italian Kitchen celebrates the essence of Italian cuisine with a touch of modernity. Crafting dishes that are rooted within the culinary traditions of Rome, Natalina blends skill with the highest quality ingredients. At the helm is chef Stefano Maria La Pena. Inspired by the love poured into his grandmother's cooking, he spent years growing his international culinary experience and now brings both passion and skill to every dish he creates. Natalina Italian Kitchen Address: 03-06, Avenue K, 156, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Map Call Book Hours Web $ $ $ $ | Damansara Heights Photo 1 of 6 Pizza al Tartufo (Photo: Nero Nero) Photo 2 of 6 Tiger Prawn Risotto (Photo: Nero Nero) Photo 3 of 6 Burrata (Photo: Nero Nero) Photo 4 of 6 Tiramisu (Photo: Nero Nero) Photo 5 of 6 Photo: Nero Nero Photo 6 of 6 Photo: Nero Nero Must Try Pizza al Tartufo Fettuccine al Nero di Seppia Burrata Nero Nero brings the warmth of Southern Italy to Kuala Lumpur, offering hearty Italian classics crafted with premium ingredients. Handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and fresh seafood dishes anchor the menu, all prepared with authenticity and care. Signature highlights include the Pizza al Tartufo, topped with seasonal mushrooms and truffle paste, and the rich Fettuccine al Nero di Seppia—squid ink fettuccine with prawns, calamari, and marinara. Set in a charming bistro with checkered floors and a central fountain, Nero Nero is perfect for everything from casual lunches to special celebrations. Nero Nero Address: L3 - 02, Jalan Damanlela, Damansara City Mall, Damansara Town Centre, 50490 Kuala Lumpur Map Call Book Hours Web Chow Kit Photo 1 of 3 Tagliatelle al Tartufo (Photo: Instagram / @osteriagamberoni) Photo 2 of 3 Calamari FrittiLight for starters, anyone? (Photo: Instagram / @osteriagamberoni) Photo 3 of 3 Scaloppine di Vitello (Photo: Instagram / @osteriagamberoni) Bringing the essence of heritage Italian cooking to the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Osteria Gamberoni is a celebration of craftsmanship and bold, authentic flavours. Fresh pasta is made daily on-site, from delicate squid ink ravioli filled with prawns and scamorza to spaghetti alla chitarra tossed in a light, Sicilian-style fish ragù. Roman-style thin-crust pizzas, made from dough proofed for 24 hours, are topped with quality ingredients and baked to crisp perfection. The misto di pesce, a vibrant mix of prawns, squid, and fish, is lightly battered and finished with a citrus-herb dressing for a taste of the Amalfi coast. Thoughtfully prepared and deeply rooted in Italian tradition, every dish at Osteria Gamberoni is best enjoyed with a glass from its curated wine selection. Osteria Gamberoni Address: 17, Jalan Yap Ah Shak, Chow Kit, 50300 Kuala Lumpur Map Call Hours IG Italian | Bamboo Hills Photo 1 of 5 Photo: Pizza Duo Photo 2 of 5 Shroomami (Photo: Pizza Duo) Photo 3 of 5 Supreme Being (Photo: Pizza Duo) Photo 4 of 5 Margherita 2.0 (Photo: Pizza Duo) Photo 5 of 5 Photo: Pizza Duo Pizza Duo is husband-and-wife-duo Aina Ghani and Mark Lee's love letter to the classic Naples staple. Serving contemporary Neapolitan pizza using time-honoured methods and carefully sourced ingredients, the pizzeria is located within Tap Room at Bamboo Hills. Baked in the impressive custom Stefano Ferrara oven are pizzas such as the best-selling Shroomami, inspired by the couple's trip to Alba, layered with Italian black truffle salsa and local portobello mushrooms. Pizza Duo Address: Unit P10-1 & P10-2, Bamboo Hills, Off Lebuhraya DUKE, 51200 Kuala Lumpur Map Call Hours IG Petaling Jaya Photo 1 of 9 Photo: Round Pizza Napoletana Photo 2 of 9 Pesto Con Funghi (Photo: Round Pizza Napoletana) Photo 3 of 9 Mortadella e Burrata (Photo: Round Pizza Napoletana) Photo 4 of 9 Lasagna (Photo: Round Pizza Napoletana) Photo 5 of 9 Margherita (Photo: Round Pizza Napoletana) Photo 6 of 9 Photo: Round Pizza Napoletana Photo 7 of 9 Photo: Round Pizza Napoletana Photo 8 of 9 Photo: Round Pizza Napoletana Photo 9 of 9 Photo: Round Pizza Napoletana Dedicated to bringing an authentic slice of Naples to Malaysia, Round Pizza Napoletana not only prides itself on its imported ingredients and dough, but also the time the team takes to explain how pizza is eaten in Naples to customers with a warm and friendly touch. Owner Alan Goh is a self-taught passionate pizzaiolo who expanded his food truck business into buzzing neighborhood pizzeria Round Pizza Napoletana. Try the Pizza Margherita D.O.P, the Pizza Lasagna, and the Pesto Con Funghi if you can't decide between the tempting pies on the menu. Round Pizza Napoletana Address: Happy Mansion, BG8, Block B, Jalan 17/13, Seksyen 17, 46400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Map Call IG $ $ $ $ | Kuala Lumpur City Centre Photo 1 of 5 Photo: Instagram / @stratotroika Photo 2 of 5 Photo: Instagram / @stratotroika Photo 3 of 5 Photo: Instagram / @stratotroika Photo 4 of 5 Photo: Instagram / @stratotroika Photo 5 of 5 Photo: Instagram / @stratotroika Must Try Fritto Misto Modern Margherita Wild Mushroom Pizza Ricotta Gnocchi Taking inspiration from the beauty of the Italian regional culinary landscape, Strato pays homage to the traditional dishes, whilst reflecting the diversity and spirit of 'La Cucina Italiana'. Connecting friends and family through food and drink, they offer an array of Italian classics right in the food hub of Troika Sky Dining. All Strato's pizzas and pastas are handmade to capture the essence of tradition—don't miss their Buffalo Mozzarella Caprese, Wagyu Beef Cheek Tortellini, and Barramundi Al Cartoccio. Strato Address: Level 23A, Tower B, The Troika, 19 Persiaran KLCC, 50450 Kuala Lumpur Map Call Book Hours Web
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘I was so addicted to work, I'd easily clock in 100 hours a week'
At the height of his work addiction, Tony Marini estimates he was clocking in at least 100 hours a week. 'I would work constantly,' he says of his role in hospitality. 'From early morning to late night, I would do six days a week at least, and sometimes seven.' On leaving school, Marini entered the catering industry, going on to own his first restaurant at the age of 25. As further restaurant openings followed – his own, and those he helped launch for other companies – his working patterns became increasingly unhealthy. 'Everything was about work, work, work to make money – because in my head, if I had money, I had everything,' Marini, now 59, says. His was a classic case of work addiction – a term first coined in 1971 by Wayne Oates, an American psychologist, who described the condition as an 'uncontrollable need to work incessantly'. It's often used flippantly and interchangeably with 'burnout', but it's increasingly being recognised as a serious dependency akin to any other. Burnout, while often linked to workaholism, is 'quite different', explains Dr Mike Drayton, a clinical psychologist and leadership coach at Said Business School, University of Oxford. He describes it as 'when you hit the wall', while workaholism is 'a compulsive need to work, even when it's damaging your health, relationships and happiness'. James Graham, the playwright, spoke last year of his own compulsion to work, saying he found it 'in no way different really from [addictions to] drink or drugs or sex, or anything else – it's a pattern of behaviour that is slowly sort of killing you'. Actor Idris Elba also revealed a tendency towards workaholism in 2023, which he said he was 'in therapy' to address. The problem is, unlike other compulsive habits, workaholism is one that society actively applauds. This 'growing moralisation of work [is] amplified by social media', says Jan Gerber, chief executive at Paracelsus Recovery rehab clinic in Zurich. 'Hustle culture equates overwork with virtue, turning constant productivity into a performance of dedication and, ultimately, superiority.' A common theme among sufferers is feeling torn, Drayton explains: 'Part of them wants to keep going, because work gives them meaning and identity. But another part resents it, because it's draining them. That inner tug-of-war is what keeps so many high achievers stuck in the cycle of overwork and collapse.' For Marini, his workaholism led to, and was compounded by, other addictive habits. 'I would take cocaine to be up all the time, and I thought it made me more efficient,' he says. He began gambling, too – 'everything for me went hand in hand'. His addictions were expensive – over 25 years, he estimates they cost him several million – intensifying his need to keep putting in the hours. 'I was actually quite successful,' Marini says, 'but taking cocaine and gambling took all of that money away.' When Marini's wife threw him out, he started attending Gamblers Anonymous, then Cocaine Anonymous, before finding Workaholics Anonymous (WA), which follows the same 12-step programme as its alcohol and drug-related predecessors. Through these programmes, leaving the hospitality industry and retraining as a therapist (he now works at rehab clinic Castle Craig, in southern Scotland), Marini has seen numerous cases of addiction come through his doors – and workaholism often features. The number of people being diagnosed as workaholics is on the rise – at Paracelsus, referrals for workaholism-related burnout and substance abuse issues have doubled in the past two years. However, it can take sufferers a long time to realise there's a problem. This was the case for Liz Mulvey*, a former journalist who spent a decade trying to scale the career ladder at any cost. Business trips without a spare second to get over jet lag; long nights in the office, dawn starts and barely eating between shifts – all of these were par for the course. 'If you are a workaholic, you don't even think about your need for rest or sleep or recuperation,' she says. 'You will work late into the night – or through the night – and you'll go back the next morning and you'll carry on working because you're driven by a compulsion to work, a compulsion to prove yourself.' Work-life balance, she says, was simply not an option. While 24-hour email access and the rise in working from home have left many employees feeling unable to switch off, Mulvey, now 54, is one of many for whom internal pressures – rather than that from her bosses – were driving the problem. Drayton, who has written several books on burnout, says this is increasingly common. 'A lot of people, especially those who are naturally conscientious and eager to please, have tied their whole self-worth to their job. They drive themselves harder not because the boss demands it, but because they demand it of themselves. That's why the problem has deepened.' Workaholics typically don't realise how fundamentally they have allowed their jobs to take over their lives, largely because they are working too hard to notice. Add the common financial fears that can fuel workaholic behaviour – soaring mortgage repayments, bills and so on – and it can feel as though there is no escape, Mulvey says. 'I couldn't see a way out,' she recalls, having been living alone and single-handedly trying to pay her mounting costs. Gerber says the current financial climate has exacerbated these fears – and the resultant workaholism – among his clients. 'We are living through a period of real economic turbulence... For our clients, whose self-esteem is closely tied to work, this often means doubling down – working longer hours to protect their [financial] position and manage the anxiety that instability provokes,' he says. But wealth does not necessarily protect people from money-related anxiety, he explains: 'In fact, it often amplifies it.' For Mulvey, the breaking point came in her late 30s, when her father died. 'I didn't allow myself time to grieve,' she says, as work was too busy. A friend noticed she wasn't coping, and after visiting the doctor, Mulvey was signed off work for three months. However, once that period ended, she returned to the office full-pelt – but it didn't last long. '[I realised] I couldn't do this any more... I couldn't do this amount of work and be well,' she says. As a result, Mulvey quit her job and began attending Workaholics Anonymous. The supportive community, and a career switch to coaching and speaking, has allowed her to recover. She is now married, exercises for pleasure (rather than 'punishment' – another by-product of her compulsive working period), and realises that her health is more important than any job. Now on the other side, she says she finally sees that 'the world isn't going to end if I can't send this email today'. *Name has been changed. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Kuwait Times
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- Kuwait Times
MotoGP's Marini seriously injured in Japan testing crash
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE: Honda HRC Castrol team's Italian rider Luca Marini takes part in a practice session of the MotoGP British Grand Prix at Silverstone circuit in Northamptonshire, central England, on May 24, 2025. - AFP TOKYO: Italian MotoGP rider Luca Marini has suffered serious injuries, including a collapsed lung, after a heavy fall while testing for an endurance race in Japan. Marini was hospitalized after crashing at the Suzuka circuit on Wednesday, his Honda HRC team said. He was stabilized and will remain under observation in Japan until fit to travel. The 27-year-old rider posted a picture on his Instagram feed of him lying in a hospital bed. 'Thanks everyone for the support! I'll keep you posted,' he wrote in Italian. Marini, who finished 15th in the British MotoGP at Silverstone on Sunday, was testing for the Suzuka 8-Hour. The annual endurance race, one of Japan's biggest motorcycling events, is held at the Honda-owned home Suzuka circuit that also hosts the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix. Marini completed the first day without incident but crashed heavily on the second, suffering a dislocated hip, knee ligament damage, fractures to his sternum and collarbone and a right collapsed lung. 'Honda HRC and the Honda HRC Castrol team will support Marini fully in his recovery,' the team said in a statement. Marini is 13th in the 2025 MotoGP world championship standings after seven races. — AFP
Eyewitness News
29-05-2025
- Automotive
- Eyewitness News
MotoGP's Marini seriously injured in Japan testing crash
TOKYO - Italian MotoGP rider Luca Marini has suffered serious injuries, including a collapsed lung, after a heavy fall while testing for an endurance race in Japan. Marini was hospitalised after crashing at the Suzuka circuit on Wednesday, his Honda HRC team said. He was stabilised and will remain under observation in Japan until fit to travel. The 27-year-old rider posted a picture on his Instagram feed of him lying in a hospital bed. "Thanks everyone for the support! I'll keep you posted," he wrote in Italian. Marini, who finished 15th in the British MotoGP at Silverstone on Sunday, was testing for the Suzuka 8-Hour. READ: Marc Marquez says Silverstone focus is protecting MotoGP lead The annual endurance race, one of Japan's biggest motorcycling events, is held at the Honda-owned home Suzuka circuit that also hosts the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix. Marini completed the first day without incident but crashed heavily on the second, suffering a dislocated hip, knee ligament damage, fractures to his sternum and collarbone and a right collapsed lung. "Honda HRC and the Honda HRC Castrol team will support Marini fully in his recovery," the team said in a statement. Marini is 13th in the 2025 MotoGP world championship standings after seven races.
Japan Today
29-05-2025
- Automotive
- Japan Today
MotoGP's Marini seriously injured in crash while testing for Japan endurance race
Luca Marini is in hospital after crashing in Japan motorcycle racing Italian MotoGP rider Luca Marini has suffered serious injuries, including a collapsed lung, after a heavy fall while testing for an endurance race in Japan. Marini was hospitalised after crashing at the Suzuka circuit on Wednesday, his Honda HRC team said. He was stabilized and will remain under observation in Japan until fit to travel. The 27-year-old rider posted a picture on his Instagram feed of him lying in a hospital bed. "Thanks everyone for the support! I'll keep you posted," he wrote in Italian. Marini, who finished 15th in the British MotoGP at Silverstone on Sunday, was testing for the Suzuka 8-Hour. The annual endurance race, one of Japan's biggest motorcycling events, is held at the Honda-owned home Suzuka circuit that also hosts the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix. Marini completed the first day without incident but crashed heavily on the second, suffering a dislocated hip, knee ligament damage, fractures to his sternum and collarbone and a right collapsed lung. "Honda HRC and the Honda HRC Castrol team will support Marini fully in his recovery," the team said in a statement. Marini is 13th in the 2025 MotoGP world championship standings after seven races. © 2025 AFP
