For 6 whole days since 15 November 2015, there’s an air of sheer indulgence at The InterContinental Kuala Lumpur’s dining outlets. The InterContinental Kuala Lumpur World Celebrity Chef Series 2015 continues with Tim Clark, an acclaimed Master Pastry Chef and Melbourne’s award-winning artisan chocolatier and patissier. This celebrity chocolatier has trained extensively in a 1-star Michelin restaurant before setting a blazing trail in pastry arts from international luxury cruise liners to being … [Read more...]
HOLIDAY INN RESORT PENANG is perfect for family holidays! WIN a 3D/2N Stay from PUREGLUTTON
Do you know how long “Holiday Inn” has been around, globally? This brand is certainly well-known. I mean, I have heard about Holiday Inn since I was very young – of course, back then I never got to stay in any hotels simply because we could not afford it. When I was a kid, I used to think that only the very rich can afford to stay in hotels. Holiday Inn is a mid-scale hotel brand, probably the best and most well-known in the world. It has been around for 63 years and that’s something to … [Read more...]
Cooking with Celebrity Chef GARY RHODES & Celebrating GREAT Food with MALAYSIA AIRLINES
October must be my lucky month. In that one month alone, I had two encounters with the one and only Michelin-starred celebrity chef Gary Rhodes from the UK. If you have read my earlier post on the special dinner inspired by Gary Rhodes in Hilton Kuala Lumpur, then this charming English chef would be no stranger. On the invitation from our national carrier, Malaysia Airlines Berhad, I was privileged to have a closer encounter with Gary Rhodes, a few days after that dinner. This time it was at … [Read more...]
How about a Fun Staycation at DORSETT GRAND LABUAN?
In the recent media trip to Labuan, I was excited at the prospect of staying in Dorsett Grand Labuan. I have heard so much about the Dorsett Hospitality and there are only two Dorsett Grands in Malaysia and I was going to stay in one of them! Dorsett Grand Labuan is the only 5-star hotel in Labuan and that’s quite a distinction. Awarded the “Best Business Hotel Brand Malaysia 2014” and “Luxury Business Hotel 2014”, Dorsett Grand Labuan is the only upscale international chain hotel in … [Read more...]
An Evening with Celebrity Chef Gary Rhodes @ Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Recently I had an up close and personal encounter with a British celebrity chef - Gary Rhodes. As one of the UK’s leading culinary masters, Gary Rhodes is not only a chef’s chef, he is also a cookbook author and restaurateur (an extremely successful one too). He has earned 6 Michelin stars for the restaurants he worked in as well as his own restaurants. He has also starred in countless tv culinary shows in the US and UK like the original MasterChef of USA way back in 2000/01. Gary Rhodes is well … [Read more...]
Tea Pairing Dinner with TWININGS TEA @ HILTON KUALA LUMPUR
For this whole month of October, Hilton Kuala Lumpur has been abuzz with a host of activities and they all have something to do with Britain. Yes, they celebrated the GREAT Festival and it’s all about the very best of what Britain has to offer. This campaign was held in collaboration with the British High Commission Kuala Lumpur. With the hotel transformed into a food experience venue with daily activities from its 10 restaurants and bars, guests had the opportunity to explore the unique … [Read more...]
Fly with Malaysia Airlines Bhd to LABUAN
Popularly known as “The Pearl of Borneo” or “Pearl of South China Sea”, Labuan is located 8km off the coast of Sabah. Did you know that Labuan is actually made up of one big island – Labuan Island and 6 other smaller islands and all these make up the 92 sq km of this Federal Territory. It is well known for deepwater oil and gas activities, offshore financial centre and of course, as a tourist destination. With a population of less than 100,000 people, Labuan is a relaxing and peaceful … [Read more...]
Dining in 137 PILLARS HOUSE, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND
During my stay at the amazing 137 Pillars House in Chiang Mai, I had the privilege of sampling some of the remarkable culinary offerings in its restaurants. As detailed in my earlier review, 137 Pillars House is a cosy boutique resort, converted from a grand mansion originally built in the 1880’s. Due to its unique structure, the dining spaces in the resort spell warmth, intimacy and cosiness in almost every corner. The restaurants and bars are located in the main building and they flow into … [Read more...]
137 PILLARS HOUSE, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND
A stay in 137 Pillars House, Chiang Mai is never just a stay. It is an experience, and not just any experience. It is a memorable experience, a pampered episode, its charm and comfort lingering in memory long after departing from this beautiful award-winning resort. The Reception Beyond the white walls, stepping into 137 Pillars House is like entering a homestead in the 1880’s era. Its 30 luxurious suites are within the colonial-style teak traditional Lanna homes spread over the … [Read more...]
“RUN TO GIVE 2015” – STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS IN MALAYSIA JOIN HANDS FOR WORTHY CAUSES
Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Malaysia will be organising the 2nd annual charity run, Run to Give, held simultaneously on 11 October 2015 across destinations such as Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi and Sandakan. Associates and guests from Starwood hotels in Malaysia will be slipping on their running shoes and racing for a trio of good causes. This year, each run is also open to members of the public. Run to Give 2015 builds on the success of last year’s inaugural Hotel Charity Runs held in 92 … [Read more...]
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