Did you know that there was once a legendary nobleman back in good old feudal Japan known as “Shining Genji”? Well, I can’t blame you if you don’t because this legendary guy was famed for his appreciation and great passion for fine food, wine and lifestyle. The namesake of this central character in the book “The Tale of Genji” written by Murasaki Shikibu in the 11th century is the source of inspiration for Genji Japanese Restaurant in the Hilton, Petaling Jaya. Head Chef Richard Teoh … [Read more...]
Help to spread some love – The Children’s Protection Society, Pulau Pinang
Recently in Penang, about 40 bloggers and members of the public visited the Children’s Protection Society to distribute food, beverages and gadgets sponsored by various commercial entities. It’s a philanthropic exercise not only by businesses in executing their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) but by everyone who wishes to give back to the society, thus making life more bearable for everyone in need. The event is made possible by Crowdpot Sdn Bhd (Event Organizer), Ninetology Malaysia, … [Read more...]
Millesime @ Solaris Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur
I have heard much about Millesime at Menara Kencana Petroleum – the kitchen of which was set up by Chef Max Chin and it’s his favourite playground where he cooked whatever he felt like it for the day, a la “Private Kitchen” style. There was no structured menu and diners just have to sit down and see what the chef had in store for them for that particular meal. Well, now that Chef Max has moved on to a more consultative role elsewhere, the kitchen of Millesime is helmed by Head Chef … [Read more...]
Help to spread some love – The Ramakrishna Ashrama
Recently in Penang, about 40 bloggers and members of the public visited The Ramakrishna Ashrama to distribute food, beverages and gadgets, sponsored by various commercial entities. It’s a philanthropic exercise not only by businesses in executing their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) but by everyone giving back to society, thus making life more bearable for those in need. The event is made possible by Crowdpot Sdn Bhd (Event Organizer), Ninetology Malaysia, SUBWAY® (Suntech, iAvenue, & … [Read more...]
Unveiling the newly-refurbished Hilton Petaling Jaya
The Hilton Petaling Jaya goes back a long way with me. My acquaintance with this landmark hotel in Petaling Jaya started back in the 1990’s, long before I started blogging. I’ve organised countless events in this hotel for my company back then… I knew almost every inch of the place! Since then, they have built a new wing and have done a few renovations and the latest one was pretty massive. Massive, because it took almost 2 years, at a cost of approximately RM50 million. And that does not … [Read more...]
Chef Alessandro’s 1st Anniversary Celebration Menu at Villa Danieli, Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur
The romantic & cosy ambience of the trattoria-styled Villa Danieli It seems like only a couple of weeks ago that we welcomed Chef Alessandro Graziosi to Villa Danieli. I still remember when we were invited to try Chef Alessandro’s new menu sometime in early April last year. It is now almost a year since he first arrived on our Malaysian shores and to celebrate his 1st year anniversary here, Chef Alessandro has come up with a special menu featuring his signature and some reinvented dishes … [Read more...]
Celcom PortaWiFi for only RM99 with trade-in of your old broadband modem
As someone who’s so used to having access to the internet everywhere and anytime, I get tremendously agitated whenever I hit spots where there’s no WiFi or the service provider on my mobile decided to act up. I have become very dependent on WiFi provided at premises where I go to as sometimes my mobile phone’s coverage may just go flat especially when I’m in the car on a road trip somewhere. There’s bound to be places where there’s no coverage at all, so all net surfing has to come to a … [Read more...]
Bondi Junction @ Setia Walk, Puchong
Now that most of my Chinese New Year reviews have been tackled, it’s time to talk about some non-Chinese food. If you are tired of gorging on braised sea cucumbers, roast pork, steamed chicken and such… well, some simple western-style dishes could be just the answer to your jaded tongue. Bondi Junction @ Setia Walk, just over 2 months old, could be a bit difficult to spot as it’s located on the 1st floor of Block F. A good location tip is to look out for the Ding Tea outlet as Bondi … [Read more...]
New Formosa Restaurant – Festive Taiwanese Delights for Chinese New Year!
Last week when I stepped into New Formosa Restaurant, I realised that it had been exactly a year since I last visited this Taiwanese restaurant. That realisation hit me straight in the guts and never had I felt the swiftness of time so intensively than at that moment. As I glanced around this muchly-missed restaurant, I noted that nothing much had changed except for the chairs and several new service staff but then I also recognised some old familiar faces. I immediately felt right at home. … [Read more...]
Extra Super Tanker – Celebrate Chinese New Year with Extra Oomph!
It’s no secret that Restaurant Extra Super Tanker in Damansara Kim remains as one of the best restaurants I’ve discovered in the Year of the Dragon. Well, actually we discovered it long before 2012 but let's just say we have intensified our dining frequency there last year. It’s just so fitting that this restaurant would also be in our radar for the upcoming Chinese New Year. Even though we have been dining here pretty regularly the whole of last year, we have yet to get tired of any of Chef … [Read more...]
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