Did you know that Sandakan is a great place for foodies? Haha, I didn’t know that until I had a chance to visit this quaint town recently. It’s actually the 2nd biggest town in Sabah and located at the north-eastern tip of the state. Sandakan is actually very rich historically, with many places of interest worth visiting but being the glutton and foodie that I am, I shall share its bountiful food offerings first. As Sandakan is also a port, its location next to the sea means the … [Read more...]
Four Points by Sheraton, Sandakan
I have never been to Sandakan and when an opportunity was presented to me recently to visit this town at the north-eastern tip of Sabah, of course I jumped at it. What more when it’s a chance to visit some of Sandakan’s famous sites, try its popular food and culinary delights but most of all, a chance to check out the Four Points by Sheraton, the only international hotel brand in the city. The skyline of Sandakan’s Central Business District is never the same again since the opening of … [Read more...]
Seenak Sajian Tradisi Desa for Ramadhan @ Kitchen Art Brasserie, Empire Hotel Subang
The thing I enjoy most about Ramadhan buffets is that I get to enjoy authentic traditional Malay dishes. Most establishments offering Berbuka Puasa feasts usually go out of their way to ensure that well-loved local Malay cuisine is featured. That’s exactly what Kitchen Art Brasserie at the Empire Hotel Subang is doing for this Ramadhan. Diners get to feast on an array of wholesome dishes – the selection numbers more than 50 delicious items. It may not sound like a lot, as compared to … [Read more...]
Cuisine Explored! I cooked in the kitchen of Prime @ Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur
Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur recently announced on their Facebook Page about this initiative. When Janice Foo encouraged me to participate in Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur’s inaugural culinary challenge for their Facebook fans, she told me that “you just need to cook ONE dish, any dish you like… your favourite dish or your grandmother’s signature dish… just any one dish!”. The thing is, I have never entered any cooking competition of any kind and I was quite hesitant to take this up. What really … [Read more...]
Up close & personal with Gordon Ramsay at the Hawker Heroes Challenge in Singapore!
I was actually straining my ears out, hoping to catch an expletive or two from Gordon Ramsay when I attended the SingTel Hawker Heroes Challenge in Singapore last weekend. But, heck – no such luck. Michelin-starred celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is actually pretty charming in real life, when addressing the public. Maybe that’s what his PR agency tells him he should do. He was even smiling most of the time he appeared and spoke to his fans in his clipped English … [Read more...]
Melbourne Style on Show in Kuala Lumpur
Did you know that Malaysia is Victoria’s 5th largest tourism market and generated 94,000 visitors in the year ending March 2013? Yes, and I contributed to that figure too, having just returned from Melbourne less than 2 months ago. Melbourne is also the world’s No.1 Most Liveable City in 2013 as ranked by The Economist Intelligence Unit. Recently, the Victorian Government organised a Super Trade Mission to South East Asia and in a tourism event in Kuala Lumpur, it was hosted by the … [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...]
Songkran celebration @ Erawan, Kota Damansara
If there’s one thing that Chef KoRN loves very much, besides preparing awesome Thai food, it’s orchids. Preferably Thai ones, of course. The moment you step into Erawan, you will be blessed with a visual feast of glorious colourful orchids – they are everywhere… held by huge vases and placed on table tops, mantel tops, counter tops…it’s orchids heaven! We were there recently and it was amidst this beautiful setting that we participated in a special Songkran celebration with Chef KoRN, … [Read more...]
The Westin Kuala Lumpur showcases “Hats Off Kuala Lumpur” with Michelin-star Chefs
All culinary enthusiasts are in for a rare treat as The Westin Kuala Lumpur prepares to unveil a spectacular gastronomic journey like no other the city has seen. Staged for the first time ever in Kuala Lumpur, “Hats Off”, an extraordinary culinary showcase, will bring together international and local masters of their own culinary expertise, through a series of intimate and engaging dining experiences. For 5 days in May (from 8 to 12 May 2013), be prepared to tantalise your tastebuds and … [Read more...]
The Art of Tea with Dilmah @ the Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur
If you haven’t been to the Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur recently, then you should. The entire lobby has undergone a fantastic “Transformation Process” and is now branded as the HUB. Read all about the transformation here. Everything about the HUB is about creativity – every aspect of it ... it’s a gathering place for creative minds… a space that promotes dialogue, awakens curiosity and stimulates thinking through physical and personal interactions. The casual chic layout and comfortable yet … [Read more...]
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