Gaya Island Resort boasts of several dining options on its premise. Believe me, guests are quite spoilt for choices when it comes to food at the resort. Besides the regular offerings at the outlets, guests can also request for private dining should there be any celebration to be held or simply because they want a special dining experience. How about a Sunrise Breakfast, an Aqua Dinner, a Sinagang Steamboat or a personalised gourmet picnic? All these can be arranged with a day advance notice … [Read more...]
Catching up with CHEF WILL MEYRICK at MAMA SAN KUALA LUMPUR
The Streetfood Chef with a global attitude – that’s Will Meyrick. Will is happiest when he’s out at the street stalls and kitchens of local warungs cajoling the local cooks to part their culinary tips and secrets. Sometimes you can catch Will in the kitchens of his own restaurants, creating, cooking or generally just “seeing to things”. So, it was in the kitchen of Mama San Kuala Lumpur that I met Chef Will Meyrick while he was meticulously putting the finishing touches to some … [Read more...]
GAYA ISLAND RESORT – a perfect vacation spot, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
From the waterfront of Kota Kinabalu at Jesselton Point, you can see Gaya Island across the body of water. From the city jetty, it takes merely 5-10 minutes’ speedboat ride to reach the pristine sandy Malohom Bay where the stunning Gaya Island Resort resides. It was a bright and sunshiney day when we took the chartered Gaya Island Resort speedboat after a half hour rest at their check-in office in Jesselton Point. We were warmly welcomed at the resort jetty. The short walk … [Read more...]
BOBO Kuala Lumpur – latest intimate speakeasy venue in Bangsar!
When Ed Soo and his partners decided to add another F&B outlet into their stronghold in Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar, the question of naming it became a “headache”. Ed’s suggestion to name it “Bobo” was initially met with an iron wall from the others and long story short, somehow “Bobo” managed to get its way. It’s a catchy and easily remembered name and very often, people tend to ask “Just who or what is Bobo?” Yeah, so who or what is Bobo? Scroll down and you’ll find out… :-) Anyway, … [Read more...]
Have a Romantic Valentine’s Dinner at Cedar on 15, IMPIANA KLCC HOTEL
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and if you are thinking of having a cosy romantic dinner with your sweetheart, Cedar on 15 at the Impiana KLCC Hotel is all set to pamper lovebirds. It’s next weekend and in view of that, the special 4-course Valentine’s Day menu is available on both 13 and 14 February. At different prices, of course. If you choose to dine one day earlier, on the 13th, it’s only RM499 nett per couple. However, dining on the actual day itself will cost you slightly … [Read more...]
FOOD MATTERS – it’s all about healthy eating!
Food Matters is an online food delivery service that provides healthy balanced meals to registered customers. Started by a certified nutritionist, Alexandra Prabaharan, Food Matters’ mission is to dispel the negativity of healthy eating and offer meals which are affordable and delicious. The menu covers a range of 40 dishes and the nutritious options include healthy versions of local dishes (for example, nasi lemak, chicken rice, ayam percik etc), fusion meals and mainstay western … [Read more...]
#GarrettTogether this Chinese New Year with Garrett Popcorn!
This year, the time leading up to the Chinese New Year has been an exceptionally busy period for me. Everything seems to be rushing by since Christmas last year and before I know it, the Chinese New Year is just round the corner. Needless to say, I didn’t have much time to bake anything for the upcoming festive season. I was almost pressing the panic button. But then, something unique came along - Garrett Popcorn! To welcome the Year of the Monkey, Garrett Popcorn Shops are offering specially … [Read more...]
TRILOGY – a Pakistani Treat in the city
Speaking to Sunita Hariramani, one can’t help but gets affected by her love and passion for Pakistani cuisine. A much-travelled entrepreneur, Sunita who’s a Pakistani through and through, decided to set roots in Kuala Lumpur by setting up Trilogy. The tri-factors in the name refer to the “restaurant”, “bar” and “hostel” – the latter is now being converted to karaoke rooms instead. The bar is located on the upper level and is a very happening watering-hole in the evenings. The … [Read more...]
Prosperity Feasts at XIN CUISINE @ CONCORDE HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR
Yee Sang and waxed meats are two must-have components when it comes to the Chinese New Year celebration. You don’t see these at any other time of the year, seriously but when a new lunar year is about to dawn, restaurants and eateries everywhere will have these on their menus. This year, Xin Chinese Cuisine at the Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur offers 6 varieties of Yee Sang to welcome the Year of the Fire Monkey. Tossing into the mounds of shredded vegetables and fruits are ingredients … [Read more...]
Colours of Spring at ZUAN YUAN @ ONE WORLD HOTEL as Chinese New Year 2016 approaches!
The Chinese New Year is associated with spring – the season for new growth, vitality, rejuvenation and all things hopeful – good reasons for celebrations indeed. Bright cheerful colours herald the dawning of this season and to welcome a new year. It is therefore timely that the celebratory feasts curated at Xuan Yuan in One World Hotel reflect the bright and refreshing colours of spring. Starting from the Yee Sang, the riot of colours in this prosperity salad is proof enough that spring … [Read more...]
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