It’s “two OX’, not “20 x” or “20 multiply”. This latest French bistro bar along Jalan Doraisamy (known as “The Row”) has got many people perplexed over its name, for sure. The mystifying “2OX” (and yes, the OX must be in caps) refers to Sainy Chun and Thierry Le Baut, the owner and chef respectively. If the names sound familiar to you, it’s because you probably have heard of them at Maison Francaise where they run the show, too. While Maison Francaise is all about fine-dining, … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2016
It’s a Golden Prosperity celebration at The Dorsett Grand Subang this Chinese New Year!
The Fire Monkey will be cavorting in very soon, ushering a brand new lunar year in less than a month from now. At The Emperor, the award-winning Chinese restaurant in Dorsett Grand Subang, Executive Chinese Chef Loh Jiunn Voon and his team has come up with 3 special 8-course Chinese New Year feasts. At the centre of these feasts is the Golden Prosperity Yee Sang with fresh salmon, silver bait fish, mangoes and other goodies for that “golden” combination. The yee sang may look plain … [Read more...]
GREEN TOMATO CAFE, AMPANG – chillout amidst lush greenery
Nestled deep within the quiet suburb of Ampang, along Jalan Ritchie, is this welcome oasis called Green Tomato Cafe. It shares the same address as Yayasan Seni – just walk down the stone-paved garden path towards the cafe at the back. In the same premise, there is also a batik workshop – you can’t miss it – the lovely batik curtains fluttering by the verandah is such a welcoming sight. Right across the batik workshop, there’re some garden toys for the kids. So yes, there’s a space … [Read more...]
Gastro Bar By Burgeon
Gastro Bar by Burgeon used to be “Ribs at the Burgeon”. However, after just two months of operation, the owners decided to shift the business to something closer to their hearts and vision. After a significant change in the decor and branding, Gastro Bar by Burgeon unveiled its identity last month. The premise is now fitted-out with a row of floral-printed seats against two sidewalls and this floral theme is repeated in the high stools accompanying cocktail tables in the centre. … [Read more...]
Sake Pairing at HANA DINING SAKE BAR, Sunway Pyramid
Sake is the national beverage of Japan and historically, it was commonly served during traditional occasions or ceremonies. Nowadays, sake drinking has taken on a more social twist where it is widely served in Japanese restaurants and bars. Sake is a Japanese rice wine brewed from polished rice through a process called multiple parallel fermentation. Just like it is common to pair wine with different food, the diverse flavours of different sakes work well with different food. We found … [Read more...]
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