Retro Tapas Bar Cafe is one of the latest additions to the long list of F&B outlets in TREC. Located at the Alcove section of TREC, this bar cafe occupies a quiet corner facing the main road. With its bright yellow and red furniture, you can’t miss it. I couldn’t help but be amused by the cute red swing hanging right in front of the cheerful-looking bar counter! I think that certainly comes in handy to give their guests some rigorous swings when things are slowing down. With the … [Read more...]
THE BOWERY KITCHEN & BAR, SOLARIS DUTAMAS – American Fares with Flair!
I had just returned from New York the week before I stepped into The Bowery Kitchen & Bar at the Main Square of Publika Solaris. So it was a pleasant surprise for me to discover that the restaurant has an American-centric menu. It was like stepping into a New York cafe all over again, albeit The Bowery being more spacious and “newer” than most eateries I’ve visited in my short stint at the Big Apple. Opened just in October this year, all 3,500sq ft of the restaurant breathed of … [Read more...]
Behold MEATOLOGY!
Meatology is the name of Chef Yenni Law’s celebrated cookbook and it was actually at the media launch of this book in early 2015 that I first met this dedicated and passionate chef. Read more about that encounter here. Yenni is also the owner of the former “Boathouse”, a popular restaurant in Taman Tun Dr Ismail for many years. “Former” because Boathouse has now been rebranded as “Meatology”, streamlining this identity with the success of Yenni’s cookbook. I love the classy new logo of the … [Read more...]
A’ROMA DININGS, PARAMOUNT GARDEN, PETALING JAYA
It’s quite refreshing that Paramount Garden, predominantly a residential area, now houses a well set-up Italian restaurant. In the few rows of shophouses in this location, most of the eateries are casual types, more of the kopitiam-style than anything. Hence, a’Roma Dinings, with its chic restaurant, wine lounge and coffee bar is a class above the rest. The name a’Roma stems from the city of Roma and the team here strives to showcase authentic Italian cuisine using the … [Read more...]
FARM TO PLATE @ Damansara Kim – let the natural flavours shine!
Farm to plate, farm to table - these are the latest dining trends around town. It’s like a spin-off from the organic food craze, which is not a bad thing. People are now appreciating the value of chemical-free food and the next step is to eat food that’s freshly brought in from the source: the farm. For the ordinary folks, it may not be viable to consume farm-fresh food on a regular basis unless they own the farms. For some restaurants, it is a worthy venture to promote healthier food and … [Read more...]
LAS CARRETAS MEXICAN RESTAURANTS – NORWEGIAN SALMON TROUT GALORE!
With a bright pink sheen and white marbling on the flesh, the Norwegian salmon trout is prized for its clean rich flavour. Farmed in the cold clear waters of Norway where water from glaciers and melted snow creates a less salty basin, the salmon trout gets its unique clean and mellow taste from this environment. The velvety texture is firm yet delicate to the bite. Chef Victor Siow of Las Carretas knows his fish well. Not only is he an avid and accomplished deep-sea fishing enthusiast, he … [Read more...]
HANA DINING & SAKE BAR: NEW GEMS ON THE MENU!
When Chef Thomas Lim and his team churn up their creativity, you can be sure wondrous things are going to happen. Read about my earlier write-up on the Sake Pairing in Hana Dining & Sake Bar - something which is held quite often there. Helming the kitchen of Hana since it opened a year ago, the good chef felt it’s about time to revamp the menu. The popular favourites are retained, naturally and the new creations hold pride of place in the brand new stylish menu. The hardcover-bound menu with … [Read more...]
BRAZZO CASCADES: Gastropub, Steakhouse, Wine Bar
Dataran Cascades is pretty new, in fact, it’s so new that we almost missed it. It’s not fully tenanted yet and there are just a few eateries within the vast building. One of them is of course Brazzo, located on Level LG, fronting the colourful water fountain. Guests in Brazzo get a visual feast every night when the lights and water come alive at the fountain. The al fresco dining space between the two air-conditioned segments of Brazzo Brazzo is not just an eatery - it's a … [Read more...]
TBF SIGNATURE KITCHEN GASTROBAR, OASIS SQUARE, ARA DAMANSARA
From the same stable of The Burger Factory, TBF Signature Kitchen Gastrobar is a fairly new watering hole occupying a prime location in Oasis Square, Ara Damansara. Directly facing the fountain and water feature, it’s not surprising to see that many of their customers prefer to chill-out at the al fresco part of the gastrobar. On a warm sultry evening, nothing is more relaxing than to have some cold beers and munch on some of their tasty snacks and tapas. For light bites, we enjoyed their … [Read more...]
THE POINT KL Restaurant & Bar, Damansara Heights
It was my first time to The Point KL Restaurant & Bar as they were launching their latest menu. It also happened to be their 2nd anniversary in March. Well, I guess that’s about the right time to refresh the menu. Available since end February 2016, there are numerous refreshing takes on the Tapas, Brunch, Dinner and Dessert selections. Well known for their signature style of local, Asian, European and Mediterranean items, the new fusion-style dishes take on certain unique twists from … [Read more...]
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