By Sitaram Mewati
JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu has announced the appointment of Chef Jacopo Avigo as the new Italian Chef at its modern European dining destination, Mezzo Mezzo. With over 16 years of culinary experience across Italy, Greece, the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia, Chef Jacopo brings Michelin-honed skills, creativity, and visionary craftsmanship to the restaurant.
A native of the Garda Lake region in Italy, Chef Jacopo’s foundation is rooted in authentic Italian cuisine, strengthened through years in Michelin-starred kitchens. His international journey includes senior culinary roles at Grand Hyatt Dubai, Hyatt Regency Koh Samui, Marriott International India, and Minor Hotels Thailand, earning him acclaim for innovation, precision, and immersive live cooking experiences. His previous tenure in India with Marriott International from 2016 to 2020 also gives him a deep understanding of local tastes, making his return both meaningful and purposeful.
At Mezzo Mezzo, Chef Jacopo aims to elevate the restaurant’s identity through modern techniques, premium ingredients, and contemporary expressions of Italian authenticity. His philosophy centers on balance and emotion, anchored in conscious practices such as locally sourced ingredients, zero-waste principles, and mindful sustainability.
Talking about his appointment, Chef Jacopo says, “Cooking, for me, is a conversation between memory and imagination, the fragile line where instinct meets precision and chaos becomes harmony. Mezzo Mezzo is born from this idea of balance—the perfect middle, where emotions, technique, and flavor coexist.”
With his appointment, Mezzo Mezzo strengthens its position as a premier dining destination where artistry meets luxury and every dish reflects harmony, finesse, and emotion. Chef Jacopo’s arrival reinforces JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu’s commitment to delivering exceptional gastronomic experiences and transformative culinary moments.
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