MATHIEU PALOMBINO- MOTORINO’S FOUNDER & OWNER @ SKY AVENUE, GENTING HIGHLANDS

Yes, here we are, back again to our favourite highland excursion to fix our craving for authentic Italian staple as well as an aromatic cup of joe from France.

So after attending the glitz and glamour runway fashion show featuring Thomas Sabo’s latest design featuring all the jewellery and timepiece, alongside tenants at SkyAvenue, we eagerly dropped by Cafés Richard to mend the yen for caffeine calling especially their superb handbrew coffee. But first, let’s get it started with some savoury Neopolitan nosh customarily at Motorino, shall we? (=

Keeping  to  the  original  design  ethic  of  the  American  outlets, Motorino at Sky Avenue seating  will  not  be  plush  or  opulent but instead,  there  will  be  1920s  metal  chairs  in burgundy, decent space with a façade featuring gold -bordered Italian windows, depicting the Irish era at Brooklyn during the good ol’ days.

We were in luck that afternoon as coincidentally, the founder and owner of Motorino; Mathieu Palombino , was in town that weekend to share more insights pertaining to his brand and staying true to his Italian roots who is of Belgian-Italian  descendance.

Some antipasti to first tickle the taste buds!

ROASTED CHICKEN WINGS (MYR 18)

Comes with 3 tenderly roasted chicken wings, appetizingly marinated with lemon, mint, chili flakes and onions.

MOTORINO MEATBALLS (MYR 24)

3 huge and juicy chicken meatballs braised in tomato sauce, pecorino and basil, whereby each bites is satisfying meaty and texturized.

For pizze, we were served signatures such as………

MARGHERITA (MYR 47)

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, pecorino and extra virgin olive oil

MEATBALL (MYR 56)

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, chicken meatballs and basil- should you prefer to enjoy your meatball snacks the less parallel way- served on a crusty pizza with pieces of minced meats casually sprinkled across. What a rusty, toothsome slice!

PEPPERONI (MYR 58)

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, beef pepperoni, extra virgin oil, sea salt, pecorino and fresh chili for some added spiciness.

……….. before cooling off with some berries thirst-quencher.

RASPBERRY BOOSTER (MYR 21)

The  most  eye-catching  feature  of  the  restaurant  will  be  two  large  pizza  ovens  which  were shipped in from Naples in Italy. Customized pizza spades from Napoli were also fabricated to be used as decorations.  These oar-shaped paddles traditionally made  from  one  single  piece  of wood will also be used in the making of the pizzas.

Diners who have not had the decadent pleasure of a Motorino experience may be a little taken aback as to how singularly their menu is dedicated to pizza. Apart from a selection of antipasti, pizza reigns  supreme. 

Cheers for now and follow us at Carpe Diem for more ‘food-ful’ discoveries! ❤ℒℴѵℯ❤

Address: Level 1, Sky Avenue, Resorts World Genting Highlands, Malaysia.

Contact: +603 6101 1118

Operation hours: 10am to 10 pm (DAILY)

Website: http://www.rwgenting.com/

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