When I was a kid growing up in a village in Ipoh, the 15th day of the 8th month in the Chinese lunar calendar was always an exciting day. That’s when everyone in the village celebrated the “Mooncakes Festival” and “pai yuet kong” (“praying to the moon” in Cantonese) was the finale of the night. But of course, the prayers thing was something done by the adults and we kids were just interested in the lantern activities for the day. Yes, those traditional lanterns in all shapes and sizes of … [Read more...]
FAVOLA @ LE MERIDIEN KUALA LUMPUR: NEW SPECIALITIES FROM CHEF DOMENICO PIRAS
Although born in Milan, Chef Domenico Piras’ passion for cooking came from Sardinia when he move there from a young age. After having worked extensively in Europe, Chef Domenico came to Asia in 2004 with culinary stints in Singapore, East Malaysia, Brunei and now Kuala Lumpur. Love the deco in Favola - so beautiful! Since helming the kitchen at Favola at the Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur some months ago, the charming and hospitable chef has created a list of new items for the menu. … [Read more...]
STEAMBOAT AT XIN, CONCORDE HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR
There was an evening when we were caught in a massive traffic jam right in the centre of the city. It was raining, chilly and traffic along Jalan Ampang had hardly moved in the last 30 minutes. Stuck in the car and with tummies growling louder every minute, we were craving for something hot and soupy. Steamboat! Yes, that would be perfect for a cold wet evening. As our car inched forward towards Jalan Sultan Ismail, we had a lightbulb moment - with the Concorde Hotel right by the corner, we … [Read more...]
CAMERON HIGHLANDS RESORT: PICNIC IN THE HILLS
Cameron Highlands is never boring. Not if you let the Cameron Highlands Resort take care of you. Read my review of this gorgeous place here. Besides going on the Jim Thompson Mystery Trail and if you get a bit tired of chilling out in the lovely resort (which is really not possible), the Cameron Highlands Resort has something else up its sleeve. It’s nothing too strenuous but you’ll be sure to get plenty of fresh air and sunshine. We started off from the resort at around 10am and headed up … [Read more...]
THE ST REGIS MACAO – DINING IN STYLE
During our stay at The St Regis Macao, we had the opportunity to check out the two prestigious F&B outlets in the hotel. Yes, two may seem rather lacking as The St Regis Macao is a 400-room property but here it’s certainly the quality and not quantity that matters. THE ST REGIS BAR An iconic establishment in St Regis hotels all over the world, The St Regis Bar welcomes guests with its distinguished looks. The plush setup within spells elegant comfort - deep suede seats and sofas that … [Read more...]
Reviving the Traditions at FU-RIN, Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur, Glenmarie
The Holiday Inn Glenmarie is located in a rather secluded location and getting there is almost like travelling to a secret hideaway. After passing through the main gate, Fu-Rin Restaurant on the right will be the first restaurant you see and right across it, there’s a huge carpark. Such convenience and this is one of the reasons I enjoy going to this hotel. It’s been almost two years since I last visited Fu-Rin so stepping into Fu-Rin, undoubtedly there’s an air of familiarity about it. … [Read more...]
DINING at the SHERATON GRAND MACAO
Our stay at the Sheraton Grand Macao was not only memorable in terms of the splendid accommodation, the dining experiences are strongly etched in our minds and our palate. We dined at 3 of the grand hotel’s main eateries, so let me share with you some of the amazing food we had! XIN Located on the ground floor of the hotel, Xin impresses with its signature Asian Seafood Hot Pot Buffet. When I had this 4 years ago during my first visit to the hotel, the memory of the sumptuous meal … [Read more...]
Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Amical Dinner, CAMERON HIGHLANDS RESORT
In our recent stay at the Cameron Highlands Resort, one of the highlights was the Amical Dinner hosted by the Bailliage de Perak (Perak chapter) of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, one of eight baillages in Malaysia. The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is an International Association of Gastronomy, now established in more than 80 countries worldwide. It was founded in Paris in 1950. With more than 25,000 members, the Chaîne brings together like-minded people who are passionate about the pleasures of the … [Read more...]
CAMERON HIGHLANDS RESORT
Located 1,500m above sea level, the Cameron Highlands Resort sits elegantly on a lush green mountainscape. From afar, its signature black and white facade, made up of tall French windows with black frames stand out in the crisp fresh air and my excited anticipation goes one notch higher. As our MPV swing into the sloped entrance dotted by pretty flowers, my eyes are riveted by the sheer charm and beauty of its design and structure. It looks like some grand mansion from an English … [Read more...]
LAVISH PASAR MALAM-INSPIRED BUKA PUASA AT THE STRAITS ESTATE, V E HOTEL & RESIDENCE
The bustling centre of Bangsar South saw the entrance of the spanking new V E Hotel & Residence several weeks ago. The towering blocks house 427 well-appointed guest rooms and service residences, further boosting this thriving busy cosmopolitan commercial hub. Opened just in time before the festive period of Hari Raya, its all-day dining restaurant, The Straits Estate, is all ready to serve diners with a lavish buka puasa buffet. The “Pasar Malam” theme of the buffet rings the right … [Read more...]
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