JW Marriott Mumbai partners with Chef Sergi Arola to launch Arola

by EVENTFAQS Bureau | Marketing | June 14, 2012 | News

Since its inception a decade ago, JW Marriott Mumbai has aimed to set the standard for contemporary luxury, warm hospitality and exclusive dining experiences. Speaking on the launch of the new restaurant, Thomas Guss, General Manager, JW Marriott Mumbai said: "There is a perceptible movement underway with guests now familiar with exotic cuisines; they want preparations that are new and different, authentic in flavour and reminiscent of their last holiday abroad. JW Marriott Mumbai has earned an iconic status over the years in Mumbai and has always been at the forefront of culinary excellence. We aim to continue providing an upscale dining experience that our guests have grown accustomed to. Superlative service in a lifestyle environment that is the hallmark of a memorable time will make Arola, Restaurant and Bar, one of Mumbai's gastronomic landmarks."

Chef extraordinaire Sergi Arola is a bold, irrepressible culinary trend-setter. A definitive proponent of Spanish heritage, Sergi will delight guests in Mumbai with gourmet Spanish cuisine. Speaking on the occasion, Sergi Arola said: "India is on the brink of a culinary revolution. I am very excited about bringing the Arola experience to India. The menu will include a specially selected mix of all the popular dishes from Arola restaurants all over the world, while also creating signature items for Mumbai. The aim is to surprise the Indian audience with eclectic European cuisine, designed especially for their increasingly discerning palate. JW Marriott Mumbai, with its location and hospitality philosophy, is the perfect fit for an Arola experience".

The launch event was attended by Akshay Kumar, Mandira Bedi and Raj Kaushal, Lillette Dubey, Aditi Deshmukh, Gayatri Oberoi, Daboo and Manisha Ratnani, Rashmi Uday Singh, Sanjeev Kapoor, Jatin Kampani, Mamta Dalal, Sheetal Mafatlal, Ash Chandler, Shaan, Rahul Dev, Negi, Namrata Shroff, Shruti Seth and Dhanish Aslam, Aarti and Kailash Surendranath, Simone Singh and Fahad Samar. Also present were Nikhil and Vidushi Mehra, Ranna Gill, Ramola Bachchan and Nina Pillai, who had flown in from Delhi especially to attend the event.

Arola will offer a unique culinary concept by the chef, Pica Pica, which is a style of dining where a variety of creative dishes are served on a platter for all to share all presented on small beautiful ceramic, glass and stone plates. A selection of Pica Pica preparations will be the main focus, with an à la carte menu provided, so that a mesa style of plates can accommodate a shared approach for those who wish to dine less formally.

The music, a key aspect of the restaurant, will be contemporary lounge with distinctive Spanish and Latino influences, staying true to the theme of Arola. This collection has been exclusively put together by DJ Lloyd.