Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur recently announced on their Facebook Page about this initiative. When Janice Foo encouraged me to participate in Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur’s inaugural culinary challenge for their Facebook fans, she told me that “you just need to cook ONE dish, any dish you like… your favourite dish or your grandmother’s signature dish… just any one dish!”. The thing is, I have never entered any cooking competition of any kind and I was quite hesitant to take this up. What really … [Read more...]
Time to go NOSHing! Specials for July & August 2013
There’s no denying the passion that goes into the food at NOSH. While I have not had the pleasure of meeting Judith yet, when chatting with Ann Lee, her unabashed enthusiasm and obvious love for food sparkle through in her every gesture. When she makes a statement like “Really, what do we Malaysians love most? Eating great food, of course!” – you would immediately gather that here is one dedicated gourmand in every sense of the word. For not only does she love great food, she makes great food … [Read more...]
Berbuka Puasa with Nenek’s 138 Mouth-watering Malay Specialities at JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur
I was told that the JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur always serves its long-standing Nenek’s Malay specialities during Ramadhan. I had my first taste of this sumptuous spread recently as I had never tried their Ramadhan buffet before. The lift took me to the 6th Floor Starhill Conference Centre and as I stepped out of it, lovely tantalizing aromas were already wafting to my nostrils from the pool side. I followed the aroma trail and there, at the Poolside, stalls have been set up, holding pots … [Read more...]
The “All Stars Steamboat Affair“ for Ramadhan at Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur
This year, Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur has come up with a special steamboat for “Buka Puasa” and I think that’s such an excellent idea. After a day of fasting, it’s just so good to line the stomach with some hot nutritious soup and freshly boiled ingredients. The “All Stars Steamboat Affair” in Essence restaurant features 6 unique broths for your dining delight. Diners will be totally spoilt for choice with these 6 broths, ranging from”Jonker Street Asam Pedas to Thai Tomyum, Penang … [Read more...]
Up close & personal with Gordon Ramsay at the Hawker Heroes Challenge in Singapore!
I was actually straining my ears out, hoping to catch an expletive or two from Gordon Ramsay when I attended the SingTel Hawker Heroes Challenge in Singapore last weekend. But, heck – no such luck. Michelin-starred celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is actually pretty charming in real life, when addressing the public. Maybe that’s what his PR agency tells him he should do. He was even smiling most of the time he appeared and spoke to his fans in his clipped English … [Read more...]
Melbourne Style on Show in Kuala Lumpur
Did you know that Malaysia is Victoria’s 5th largest tourism market and generated 94,000 visitors in the year ending March 2013? Yes, and I contributed to that figure too, having just returned from Melbourne less than 2 months ago. Melbourne is also the world’s No.1 Most Liveable City in 2013 as ranked by The Economist Intelligence Unit. Recently, the Victorian Government organised a Super Trade Mission to South East Asia and in a tourism event in Kuala Lumpur, it was hosted by the … [Read more...]
Kampachi opens in Plaza 33, Petaling Jaya
We were intrigued by this huge brown ball hanging at the entrance of Kampachi in Plaza 33, Petaling Jaya. It stands on ceremony under its own “roof” and from far, it looked like some kind of hive. This is what they call a “sugidama” or sake ball made out of cedar twigs, a traditional sign hung over doors of sake breweries to signal the new arrival of sake to customers. When hung outside restaurants, it’s a sure sign that high quality sake is served in the premise. And that is why there’s … [Read more...]
Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran
Officially opened about 2 months ago, the Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran is a luxury resort located in Southern Bali very near to the renowned seafood restaurants along Muaya Beach in Jimbaran Bay. Located in a sprawling 1.5 hectare property, Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran’s water theme resonates throughout the 118 rooms but the main feature is the signature 1,300 square meters lagoon pool that surrounds the resort’s centre space. The entrance Guests are buggy-driven up to the Main Lobby The … [Read more...]
Tujo Bar-sserie & Grill @ Ascott Kuala Lumpur
You really can’t miss Tujo along Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur. I mean, how can you ever miss this playground, with bright cheerful flowers planted firmly on the ground, all colourfully shouting “TUJO” from their centres? Be warned though: you can’t pick these blooms and plonk them into a vase! The Playground The latest brainchild from the good people of SOUL Society Group, Tujo Bar-sserie & Grill revolves around the concept of “A Playground”. From the very successful SOULed OUT … [Read more...]
Ramadhan Specials at Dorsett Grand Subang
In less than a month, our Muslim friends will be observing fasting in the holy month of Ramadhan. Many hotels and restaurants are already gearing up to come up with delectable “Berbuka Puasa” offerings in celebration of the holy Muslim month. Dates are a must for Berbuka Puasa This year, Dorsett Grand Subang will be featuring 2 venues for Berbuka Puasa: Warisan Desa @ Terazza Brasserie and Anjung Selera @ Melati. A staggering 80+ varieties of delicacies from both local and international … [Read more...]
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