This story was first published in Prestige Malaysia May 2019 issue
A familiar face in the hotel, General Manager of
The RuMa Hotel & Residences Guido Farina never fails to drop by to say a warm hello every time we happen to be at the hotel as a patron, whether it is for a meal at the
Atas Modern Malaysian Eatery whose reputation among gourmets is soaring or at the Seven Lobby Bar and Lounge for its well-stocked gin and craft tonic.
The first time we met was over a casual soiree at his residence, a few months before the hotel’s opening. It was our first taste of the hotel’s
ethos as an ambassador of Malaysian culture be it culinary or hospitality, in which it is unique amongst an ocean of chained-brand hotels in the heart of the city that thrive on the customary.
There was a light dinner prepared by Chef Tyson Gee comprising an array of modern canapés partly made from unmistakeable local ingredients as a prelude to what’s to come at ATAS and topped off with a homemade risotto, cooked by Guido himself, who was playing host to all of us at the comfort of his own home. The “hosting” part is a concept that will resonate with and be
experienced by every guest who has been to the hotel, as Guido explains below.
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