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Adam D ’ Sylva , Creative Culinary Director at Lollo at W Melbourne , shares the delicious details of his signature dish , the Lollo Duck Lasagne
THE DISH
Lollo Duck Lasagne
Lollo , the 110-seat restaurant within the new W Melbourne , revels in Melbourne ’ s multicultural heritage and amplifies the ingredients sourced from its doorstep revealing a menu of remixed classics sitting alongside bold innovations . Under the Creative Culinary Direction of locally celebrated chef , Adam D ’ Sylva , the menu at Lollo also celebrates his mixed cultural heritage . The signature dish , the Lollo Duck Lasagne , is the perfect example of this . Tapping into his Italian roots he has created a remix of the traditional lasagne that his aunt and grandmother taught him to make . Instead of pork or beef , adding the duck elevates the dish and makes it feel that bit more luxurious . The idea for the dish came out of Melbourne ’ s lockdown and making food for his family and like at home , this is a dish best shared .
THE CHEF
Adam D ’ Sylva
Celebrated chef Adam D ’ Sylva draws inspiration from his family history and local experience , designing a modern menu of contrasting cuisines at Lollo . Executive Chef and Co-owner of award-winning restaurants Tonka and Coda , D ’ Sylva ’ s mixed heritage has given him a strong foundation in different flavour combinations that showcase fresh and local ingredients . Enjoying the enviable reputation as one of Australia ’ s most prominent chefs , his interest in cooking began as a child growing up in a mixed heritage Indian and Italian family , where his Italian mother was a major influence on his decision to follow his passion for cooking . S
Our thanks to Adam and Lollo at W Melbourne : www . marriott . com
40 Executive PA | Summer Issue 2021