Forti’s not new to the restaurant game, but he is new to the Menlyn Maine, and what could be a gamble in opening a non-franchised restaurant in a casino, he seems to have hit the jackpot in many aspects. According to him, hotel guests are even ordering from Forti Grill and Bar. Some of that has to do with his relationship with suppliers. From meat to cheese, everything is high quality. The pasta is made fresh and he even stocks Italian wine you will struggle to find anywhere

The oven-roasted prawns on Forti Grill & Bar's menu are an ode to the chef-patron's father, Giovanni. His own hashtag, #rocambolescoforti, meaning "the fantastic Forti", is a great tribute, and his chef jacket might as well have been a cape. Fortunato Mazzone is a superhero in my foodie-world. His creative talents have no boundaries and his new venture, Forti Grill & Bar, is proof of his "rocambolesco-ness". The vibey, elegantly decorated eatery will surprise those who though