KUALA LUMPUR (24 February 2025) – The Marini’s Group hosted Chinese New Year events at its F&B outlets over the past two weeks, creating a festive atmosphere for its guests. The group first ushered in the Year of the Snake with a dragon dance and acrobatic lion dance performance at M Marini Grand Caffè & Terrazza and Marigin at One KL on 10 February. This was followed by ceremonial dragon and lion dance performances and God of Prosperity appearances at Marble 8 Steakhouse and the annual Marini’s on 57 Chinese New Year party at Petronas Tower 3 later that same evening.
The festive cheer continued on 19 February with another Chinese New Year event at the F&B group’s latest outlet, Mesa on 51, on 19 February. This was the outlet’s first Chinese New Year party and it saw invited guests and friends being treated to more ceremonial dragon and lion dance performances while also receiving mandarin oranges and gold-wrapped treats by the God of Prosperity.
Cavaliere Modesto Marini and Elizabeth Marini, the owners of The Marini’s Group, were present to receive the traditional prosperity fruit basket from the performers at each venue.
“The lion and dragon dance performances are always something our guests look forward to. While the lions and dragon are symbols that are used to usher in and bestow blessings and prosperity, they are also a cultural and festive icons that we enjoy showcasing,” said Cavaliere Modesto Marini. “The Marini’s group would like to wish everyone a year filled with good luck, abundance, prosperity and good health.”
About The Marini’s Group
Founded by restaurateur and entrepreneur Cav. Modesto Marini in 2012, The Marini’s Group prides itself on its F&B and entertainment brands for the different audiences – Marini’s on 57, Marble 8, M Marini Grand Caffè & Terrazza, Marigin Bar, Maristar and now, Mesa on 51. Each F&B outlet offers a unique dining and sensory experience.
Multi-award winning Marini’s on 57 is Malaysia’s most iconic rooftop destination with a rooftop bar, Michelin Select Italian restaurant and whisky lounge. It sits 876ft (267m) above sea level in the heart of Kuala Lumpur City and offers the city’s closest view of the Petronas Twin Towers and panoramic views of the city. A luxury establishment with an unparalleled level of service and exceptional contemporary Italian cuisine, it has become the preferred venue for numerous events and celebrations and a beacon for international celebrities, tourists, and socialites since opening in June 2012.
The three distinct spaces at Marini’s on 57 have each been designed to encapsulate and project different moods and energy to enthral all five senses. The establishment houses an extensive cigar and whisky collection and is the only luxury F&B venue in Malaysia to have released its own Sunset Hours compilation albums with music greats Jose Padilla, Chris Coco, Afterlife, and Simon Mills.
Marble 8 is Kuala Lumpur’s premier steakhouse which has added depth and elegance by reimagining the steak dining experience. Guests can expect to experience elevated steakhouse dining, exquisite flavours, authentic creations and luxurious charm when they visit this Michelin Select restaurant which specialises in dry-aged beef – their signature cuts are treated in their own inhouse custom-built dry-aging room.
Mesa on 51 is the latest rooftop destination by The Marini’s Group and brings a Spanish touch to its portfolio of luxury F&B establishments. Mesa on 51 is an entertainment and dining destination with stunning vistas of the Petronas Twin Towers, KLCC Park and other city landmarks. This contemporary venue consists of a Spanish cuisine restaurant with private dining rooms; an elegant Nikkei Lounge equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual light technology and boosted by the Void sound system; and the Terrace Bar with its covered and al fresco seating and panoramic views. Mesa on 51 has been designed to provide guests with a multi-sensorial journey that whisks them away from the hustle and bustle of the city below to a rooftop haven with great music, mixology and Spanish cuisine in the centre of metropolitan KL.
M Marini Grand Caffè & Terrazza is the country’s first champagne and caviar establishment and it combines Italian elegance with casual comfort to give guests a taste of Italian Caffè culture. At M Marini Grand Caffè & Terrazza, guests can enjoy the sophisticated offerings designed to delight epicurists, from Italian cuisine staples to local dishes.
MariGin Gin Bar is a traditional gin parlour with a twist, which offers concoctions that capture the cosmopolitan spirit of gin but with a local touch. This hidden gem in the heart of Kuala Lumpur is located at One KL.
Maristar is a caviar seafood bar and fashion lounge where food, fashion and passion come together. A unique space designed unlike any of the other The Marini’s Group establishments, Maristar is a place to enjoy Italian favourites, indulge in decadent caviar and savour scrumptious seafood dishes while keeping up with the latest fashion and lifestyle trends.
