Late last year when I was in San Francisco, together with friends we made a day trip to the Napa Valley wine region. It turned out to be a wet rainy day but as plans had been made, we proceeded with the trip. Armed with umbrellas and boots, we took on the overcast weather and set out. The Rhine House in Beringer Vineyard is listed on the US National Register of Historic Places The gloomy weather cast a dull greyness on the rolling hills and vineyards but we managed to visit several … [Read more...]
MIGF 2013: Grill 582 at Best Western Premier Dua Sentral
The Malaysian International Gourmet Festival (MIGF) is already well in progress, having started on 1 October 2013. Diners have the rest of this month to enjoy the special festival menus offered by the participating restaurants. When we first dined in Grill 582 at Best Western Premier Dua Sentral a few months back, we loved the grilled dishes done by Chef Siti Arini Darsom so we are delighted to be invited to try out her Festival Menu for MIGF 2013. The Menu: Starter Foie Gras … [Read more...]
“Flavours of Australia” @ Grill 582, Best Western Premier Dua Sentral
The dark wood-panelled interior of Grill 582 in Best Western Premier Dua Sentral exudes an air of old-world classic luxury and also serves as a perfect setting for the bright glass-panelled kitchen in the restaurant. As we sat at our table facing the simple uncluttered kitchen, our eyes were riveted to the goings-on inside that kitchen, helmed by the petite Chef Siti Arini Darsom. We were there to check out the special “Flavours of Australia” promotion that’s currently on in Grill 582, until … [Read more...]
Spanish Inspired Wine Dinner at The Restaurant @ The Club Saujana Resort
The Restaurant at The Club Saujana Resort hosted a special Spanish Inspired Wine Dinner recently to introduce some impeccable wines from some of the best wineries in Spain. Sipping some excellent cava at the lounge while waiting for dinner to start, I was once again impressed by the elegant and classy surroundings (read about my first visit here). Through the intermittent closing and opening of the glass doors as guests walked out onto the terrace, I was lulled by the soothing sounds of … [Read more...]
Cono Sur Wine Dinner @ Tosca, DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur
It was a 1-night affair. For a brief night, I got to taste and experience a delightful affair - a marriage of Italian and Chilean flavours. I had the best of both worlds. I'm talking about the 1-night-only event at Tosca at DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur which featured a 5-course wine dinner, partnering Italian cuisine and Chilean wines from Cono Sur Vineyards & Winery from the Colchagua Valley in Chile. I was told the restaurant was fully-booked for this special wine dinner. … [Read more...]
Neroteca’s “Meatilicious” Specials for Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is less than 3 weeks away and the feasting continues. In fact, it never stopped, since way before Christmas, I'm sure. This time round, it seems the festivities are just rolling into each other ... Christmas, New Year and now we are busy preparing to usher in the Year of the Dragon. Well, if you want to have a change from the usual traditional Chinese feast, do consider a more western approach, at Neroteca. Located at Bukit Ceylon, Neroteca exudes a truly Italian dining … [Read more...]
Ruffino Wine Dinner @ Villa Danieli, Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur
Back by popular demand, Villa Danieli is currently offering a 5-course Italian dinner with wines from Ruffino, one of Italy's renowned wine brands. From the beautiful countryside of Tuscany with its rolling hills, Ruffino's 8 estates are recognized in producing 130 years of the finest wines from Italy. A perfect blend of innovation, tradition and elegance has kept Ruffino as the leading frontrunner in the wine-making industry. From traditional wines such as Tuscan DOCGs to the latest Tuscan … [Read more...]
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