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...]
Archives for 2017
Stay: THE CLUB VILLAS; Dine: WAROENG DADONG, Seminyak, Bali
I can never get enough of Bali. Bali’s mystical charm, warm friendly people and intriguing culture have always been beckoning and it’s so easy to get enchanted. In my first trip there this year in May, I had a wonderful time in Ubud and Nusa Dua - read about that here and here. Recently, on my 2nd visit there, I stayed at The Club Villas, right smack in the centre of Seminyak. The Club Villas are one of the properties of Tjendana Villas which own leisure properties all over Bali. The … [Read more...]
GRAND IMPERIAL SEAFOOD HOTPOT & BBQ @ PAVILION KUALA LUMPUR
When it comes to hotpot, I’m always game. While some people think that hotpots are such a hassle – having to wait for the broth to boil and then having to cook the food yourself, I find hotpots to be relaxing and healthy. There’s something very comforting about eating food that’s blanched or boiled to the right doneness and eating it right away. Love the understated elegance of the restaurant! The latest outlet to join the Grand Imperial Group is located on the 9th Floor of … [Read more...]
Let’s Celebrate CHRISTMAS EVER AFTER @ One World Hotel Petaling Jaya
The Cinnamon Coffee House in One World Hotel Petaling Jaya serves one of the most diversified and extensive buffets in town. I’ve always been impressed with the huge variety of dishes offered, ranging from local favourites to western specialities. For this festive period, their chefs have gone the extra mile in crafting a selection of special items like Honey & Herbs Roast Turkey, Herb-crusted Roasted Striploin, Chicken & Waffle Sliders with Berries Compote, Prawn … [Read more...]
FESTIVE INDULGENCES at FEAST VILLAGE, Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
Feast Village @ Starhill Gallery is so aptly named - it really is a food lover’s paradise in the ultimate sense. It’s so difficult to decide which restaurant to dine in, amongst so many fine establishments within that labyrinth of good food. During this festive season, every one of those restaurants is offering joyous spreads of gourmet specialities to appease even the most finicky diner. When one is undecided on what to eat, SHOOK! is the answer. Well known for its huge variety … [Read more...]
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES @ INTERCONTINENTAL KUALA LUMPUR
The stunning 18-foot Christmas tree holding court in the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur leaves you no doubt that Christmas is in the air. With just barely 10 days to go,, if you are one of those who are frantically trying to plan your festive feasting, well, the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur has several mouth-watering options in their F&B outlets. Let’s start with their IVIV (OneSixFive) Wine & Lounge Bar where Afternoon Teas are a way of life. During this festive month, their … [Read more...]
2ND FLOOR Kitchen & Bar, Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI)
The good folks of The Private Room Wine Bar and The Pawn Room Cocktail Bar have just extended the dining options in Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) with the opening of 2ND FLOOR Kitchen & Bar. Located within the same shoplot but on a different floor, this new eatery serves a good variety of contemporary European offerings. The deco of 2nd Floor is a bit of a quirky combo of bright tropical colors at the outer/al fresco dining space while the inner section is more sedate. A full wall mural … [Read more...]
DIM SUM (pork-free) at Pullman Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Bangsar
If you are in the Bangsar neighbourhood and looking for a quiet spot to enjoy some pork-free dim sum, the Oriental Chinese Cuisine Restaurant is a good venue. Located on Level 1 of the Pullman Hotel Kuala Lumpur in Bangsar, this spacious restaurant spots some classic oriental furniture in the form of intricately-carved wooden chairs and ornately-patterned carpet. With plenty of natural light flooding in from the floor-to-ceiling glass windows all around, the dining environment is pleasant and … [Read more...]
Fried Chicken & Champagne @ MONTE’S, Bangsar Shopping Centre
The next time you have a reason to celebrate and are not sure how to celebrate it - well, let’s keep it simple, shall we? How about just some scrumptious fried chicken and champagne? It’s really not as incongruous as you may think! Look, almost everyone loves fried chicken, right? That’s such a universal love, no? It’s comfort food and when done well, it’s da bomb! The folks at Monte’s in Bangsar Shopping Centre has got it just right. Using only the juiciest parts of the chicken - thighs … [Read more...]
TUJO – refreshed & rejuvenated, come “Eat, Drink & Play!”
“Eat, Drink & Play” - that’s the tagline of Tujo, a bar-sserie and grill restaurant located on the ground floor of Ascott Residences. And now when you step into their rejuvenated premises, you would be more than enticed to practise just exactly what their tagline preaches. Looking very much like a tropical glasshouse with tropical foliage covering its nooks and corners, there’s a sense of green calm about the place. Despite being surrounded by skyscrapers all around, Tujo feels … [Read more...]
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