Is it a gallery? Is it a café? Is it a fashion lifestyle store? Those are usually the questions people ask when they step into Renoma Café Gallery – that spanking new establishment with the bright red Renoma sign along Jalan Bukit Bintang, diagonally across the Prince Court Medical Centre. Actually, the answer is: All of the above! Many years ago, I got acquainted with the brand “Renoma” through its popularity in ready-to-wear fashion clothings, accessories and of course, the famed … [Read more...]
Hairy Crabs indulgence at Elegant Inn
I was told that the hairy crabs from the famed Lake Tai in Suzhou, China this year were a bit late maturing, hence the season for hairy crabs started later and naturally, will end later too. That is why, even now, hairy crabs are delighting diners in restaurants like Elegant Inn and they are available till stocks stop arriving. It’s been some time since I last dined at Elegant Inn. A fellow blogger friend mentioned she has never been there and that reminded me that it's high time to revisit … [Read more...]
Private Kitchen – Hong Kong-style Cuisine, Damansara Uptown, Petaling Jaya
Like the name implies, it all started with a group of foodies who just wanted to get together to cook good food and eat good food. After a while, people got to know about this and that’s how the cosy Private Kitchen became a restaurant, tucked in a middle lot in that crazily busy place called Damansara Uptown. With the kitchen helmed by Chef Lam Fai, who hails from Hong Kong and the front-of-house run by the energetic Jacqui Yap, Private Kitchen has been pretty busy dishing out delicious … [Read more...]
Something new at Zuan Yuan, One World Hotel!
Chef Michael Chew and his team in Zuan Yuan Chinese Restaurant at One World Hotel have once again introduced some new dishes into the menu. Although there are always special food promotions every other month in this restaurant, Chef Chew loves the challenge of coming up with new ideas to be incorporated into the regular menu and it is this breath of fresh air that entices diners into this pork-free Chinese restaurant. Crispy Soft-shell Crabs inVinegar Honey Sauce Recently, we checked out … [Read more...]
“Bring Me Food” @ Tosca in DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur
I like the concept of “Bring Me Food” that’s being introduced at Tosca in DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur. I mean, who wouldn’t like that, right? Bringing someone food must surely be one of the best things to do, especially to food lovers! It’s kinda like the Japanese Omakase concept. Basically that means “I’ll leave it up to you” and in this case, it means leaving it to the chef to cook whatever he fancies for that meal. To some, it may be a bit risky for who knows what the chef could be up … [Read more...]
Hairy delights at Di Wei Chinese Cuisine Restaurant, Empire Subang
Every year from September to October or early November, the Shanghainese Hairy Crabs make an appearance in many Chinese restaurants. Known also as “mitten crabs” (due to the furry growth on their legs and pincers), these hairy crustaceans are prized for their thick creamy roe and delicate flesh. The most prized catches are those that come from Lake Yangcheng and Lake Tai in Suzhou. It takes 2 years before the crabs are fully grown and ready for the table. An authentic hairy crab should have a … [Read more...]
Celebrating Sheraton’s 75th Anniversary at Villa Danieli
It all started in 1937, when Ernest Henderson and Robert Moore opened the first Sheraton Hotel in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA. That makes Sheraton exactly 75 years old this year. Together with 90 Sheraton Hotels across Asia Pacific, the Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur has been carrying out a host of activities to celebrate the brand’s 75 years of hospitality legacy. Basket of freshly baked buns at Villa Danieli From now until 14 November 2012, if you book a stay at the Sheraton Imperial … [Read more...]
KyotoLab – Funky & Fun is the idea!
Almost everyone in town knows about The Pool. You know, that latest party place along Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur where every groovy party thrower wants to host the most happening party, be it a birthday, anniversary, launch, hen’s night etc etc. It’s called The Pool because well, the pool is the central attraction there and everything happens around it! Anyway, do you know that there is a cool, in an eclectic way, restaurant upstairs, just one floor above The Pool? Called KyotoLab, it … [Read more...]
Are you ready for THE BIG BREAK?
Are you a fan of TV reality shows? I am, especially those culinary shows, like MasterChef, Hell’s Kitchen, Top Chef and of course, Junior MasterChef! Well, now the Asian Food Channel (AFC) together with Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) will be bringing you a brand new series called “The Big Break”. Chef Farah Quinn making friends with a young girl who lives at the Shelter Home for Children in Malaysia In this exciting AFC Original Production produced in partnership with Resorts World™ … [Read more...]
Dining at Sheraton Macao
Following my earlier post on the Grand Opening of the world’s largest Sheraton Hotel and the biggest hotel in Macau – the Sheraton Macao, I’d like to highlight the dining experiences I had during that whirlwind 3 days’ trip. At the Sheraton Macao, dining is a treat, with 3 signature restaurants offering a choice of Asian and international cuisine, overseen by award-winning Director of Culinary, Australian Chef David King. Xin Xin is Macau’s first 5-star Asian hotpot and seafood … [Read more...]
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