Personally, we feel the best time to visit Melbourne is during autumn and winter. Yes, we love Melbourne during these seasons. The past 2 trips we made there had been right smack in the middle of winter, in July and the other one recently, in late autumn, in May. Gorgeous autumn colours Temperatures during winter vary from day to day, with some days touching 18-20C and these could dip down to below 10oC immediately the next day! Of course, it gets much colder at night. So, it’s … [Read more...]
Celebrate Rice Dumplings Festival at Zuan Yuan, One World Hotel
Time flies – I didn’t realise the Rice Dumpling Festival is actually on the 12th of June this year, and that’s just next week! Known popularly also as the Duanwu Festival and Dragon Boat Festival, it falls on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month in the Chinese calendar. Like any good Chinese festival, there’s always a story or myth behind it. So, for the story on how the Duanwu Festival came about, check it out here. Abalone Rice Dumpling with Cordycep Flowers and Dried Scallops If you … [Read more...]
Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort – Toast Around the World
Recently, I was privileged to be invited to Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort for a special event. After a long flight whereby our plane could not land at Denpasar the first time round due to bad weather, I finally arrived at the resort at dinnertime, almost 4 hours late. Welcome to Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort! To celebrate Sheraton’s new wine program, Sheraton Kuta Bali Resort participated in a global, 24-hour “Toast Around the World” on 15 May 2013 at 5-7pm. This was a continuation of the … [Read more...]
Father’s Day Celebration at Zuan Yuan, One World Hotel
It’s already June and Father’s Day is not too far away. For that special guy in your family, it’s another round of feasting and merry-making. Well, if you fancy some Oriental delights, head on over to Zuan Yuan, the Chinese restaurant in One World Hotel. Tossed Cordyceps Flower with Smoked Duck Chef Michael Chew and his team have come up with 3 different set menus, priced at RM468++ (for 4 person), RM668++ (for 6 persons) and RM1188++ (for 10 persons). We got to try some of the special … [Read more...]
PLOY Specials 2013
We reviewed Ploy way back in August 2011, soon after it opened. As a restaurant that prides itself in reinventing modern Japanese and Thai cuisines, it has tantalized many a taste bud since then. Almost two years since it established its niche in Damansara Heights, its ultra-cool retro-chic interior still retains its charm while the menu has been enhanced with some new items to cater to the ever-changing palettes of its patrons. The current menu has seen some new additional offerings since … [Read more...]
The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa – a revisit
It’s been about 8 months since we were last at The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa. When we were there in August last year, the resort was about to embark on its refurbishment program. Please read my earlier post on this beautiful resort here. Set in an idyllic natural retreat of the island, adorned with an exclusive beach front location up to 500 metres, The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa is strategically located just 20 minutes from the Langkawi International Airport by car and within 1 … [Read more...]
Maliqa Mediterranean Cuisine @ Plaza Damansara
The first thing you that will strike you, when you step into Maliqa, is its “big” eclectic presence. Everything, from the tables, chairs, wall colors, knick-knacks, pictures, wall hangings, carpets… they all scream “diversity at its best” because nothing matches anything. Every piece of item is ornate and unique in its own identity and therein lies the charm of the place. “Think of it as the assorted treasures salvaged by an exiled queen”, explained Syed Wafa, co-owner of Maliqa. … [Read more...]
Melbourne Peking Duck, Bangsar Baru
Since its opening some months ago, Melbourne Peking Duck has garnered quite a following. With a prime location in busy Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, it’s not surprising that many have flocked to this restaurant – some out of curiosity over its unique name but majority clamoured for a taste of its succulent fowls. So… why “Melbourne” – isn’t Peking Duck supposed to be famed from Peking? A quick check reveals that this is actually an offshoot from the popular ducks served in Old Kingdom … [Read more...]
V Botanical Spa at The Andaman, Langkawi
Abundance. Beauty. Harmony. Inner Peace. Divine. The Harmony Villa The Main Spa entrance Those are the names of the treatment villas at V Botanical Spa, an intimate and gorgeous sanctuary nestled in the serenity of a rainforest at The Andaman, Langkawi. If that’s not splendid enough, the spa overlooks the beautiful tranquil Datai Bay. Each treatment villa is set apart, ensuring privacy and exclusivity. Please step right in! The V Botanical Spa is part of the V Integrated … [Read more...]
Latest Menu Additions @ Lai Po Heen, Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
I have to confess: I almost never say “No” to a meal in Lai Po Heen, the Chinese restaurant in Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur. So far, most of my dining experiences indulging in Chef Ricky Thein’s gastronomic creations have been nothing less than immensely satisfying. Chef Ricky’s skills in Chinese cuisine cover the whole gamut ranging from Cantonese to Teochew; after all, the guy has more than 20 years’ experience in Chinese culinary knowledge. I particularly enjoy his treatment and … [Read more...]
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