The conversation started on Yahoo Chat... it went something like this: "Hey Woman, how are you? Where have you been la??" "I'm fine, have just been busy. Busy with BB lor!" "BB??" (I was thinking Blackberry, wtf?!) "Ya, baby - she's already 3 months old!" "OMG! When did you have a baby??" "Err... since, like 3 months ago?!" See... this is what happens when you don't keep in touch with your friends for over a year. Well, the last time I saw her, she wasn't preggers, ok. And that was … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2011
Italian Film Festival 2011
Did you know that it’s been 150 years since 8 states, independent of one another, each with its own administration, laws and interests came together as one in the Italian nation? It was on March 17 1861 that unification of Italy was proclaimed. Since then Italy has gone from strength to strength on many fronts – politically and economically – and become a founding member of the European Union. The Embassy of Italy will be celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Unity of Italy with the … [Read more...]
Exquisite Dim Sum @ Golden Phoenix, Hotel Equatorial Kuala Lumpur
Like the mythical phoenix rising, Hotel Equatorial Kuala Lumpur’s famed Golden Phoenix Chinese Restaurant is set to soar once again, reinstating its position as one of Kuala Lumpur’s finest Chinese restaurants. The restaurant has been given a boost. It is now ultra-modern, tastefully decked out in soothing cream, sunny yellow and rustic earth tones. Clusters of elegant hand-painted lampshades with contemporary Chinese designs featuring the legendary phoenix adds a lovely touch to the … [Read more...]
The Bread Shop @ Bkt Damansara
All you bread lovers out there, if you have never tried or been to The Bread Shop in Bukit Damansara, then it's about time you make your way there. Tucked in a quiet road in the upmarket neighbourhood of Bukit Damansara, this cosy shop is a haven for bread lovers... as the moment you step in, you will be greeted by the wonderful aroma of bread-baking. That, is singularly one of the most delightful and heart-warming smells in the world! Be sure to try their "Broom Bread"! Set up by a … [Read more...]
“Flavours of Shanghai” @ Zuan Yuan, One World Hotel
From 23 June to 2 July 2011, there is a "Flavours of Shanghai" promotion at the Chinese restaurant of One World Hotel, Zuan Yuan. The food promotion kicked off with some pomp with the presence of Mr Gao Wei, the Director of Cultural Office of the Chinese Embassy in Kuala Lumpur. To add authenticity to the promotion, 4 chefs from The Eton Hotel, Shanghai were invited to showcase Shanghainese dishes during the 10-day promotion. Chef Terry Yu Ning, Chef Fanny Le Fei, Chef Lion Yu Sheng and Chef … [Read more...]
HK Food Trail: Pt.3 – Wantan Noodles!
So there's a major water cut here in almost half the Klang Valley today until Friday. Many of us are reluctant to go eat out because of this and I believe those restaurants not affected by this little inconvenience are doing a roaring business these 2 days. So that explains why I'm having my own home-brought sandwiches for lunch today. On top of that, it's raining... it's a grey cold afternoon outside and inside here in my workplace, it's a notch lower than freezing point. Now, what wouldn't … [Read more...]
Bistro á Table, Section 17 Petaling Jaya
Bistro á Table - this name seems to be on almost every self-respecting foodie's lips the past couple of weeks. Most have been raving about the storm of "adaptive French cuisine" cooked up Personal Chef Isadora Chai in her new "hole in the wall" restaurant located in the woodier quieter side of Section 17, Petaling Jaya. The bistro pays homage to modern French comfort food which also adopt some Asian elements. "To the table" - that's the literal French translation of Bistro á Table - it … [Read more...]
J Tean Kitchen’s BKT Pork Burger rocks!
Pork Burgers aren't really that easily or widely available around here. What more a Bak Kut Teh-flavoured Pork Burger? Now, did I twitch your attention on that? Well, pork-loving folks in Klang Valley now have a good reason to head on to SStwo Petaling Jaya... to J Tean Kitchen. Now for those of you who have forayed into some "convenient home cooking" by using ready-made pastes, you may recognise the "Tean" here. James Tean, aka "Master Tean" is the maestro behind the highly succesful … [Read more...]
HK Food Trail: Pt.2 – Seafood Feast @ Lei Yue Mun
I used to be a fan of Hong Kong tv serials and very often such shows would feature seafood villages with enormous variety of choices swimming in tanks, waiting to be served to hungry diners. Those scenes are etched in my mind whenever "seafood village" is mentioned. So, you can imagine my excitement and glee when a good friend, J took us to Lei Yue Mun for a seafood feast. There's no way we'd miss this! Lei Yue Mun is that short channel of water between Junk Bay and Victoria Harbour which … [Read more...]
Surisit Thai Kopitiam @ TTDI
When I read in the makan grapevine about a new Thai place in my neighbourhood, I had it in mind to go check it out soon. More so when it serves porky delights and what's even better is that it's just a hop and skip away from my work place. I wasted no time in roping in one of my favourite makan partners to have dinner there recently. It was supposed to be a merry group but as fate would have it, several of them could not make it due to ill health. Nevertheless, determination and gluttony … [Read more...]
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