Recently, Hilton Kuala Lumpur showcased an array of plant-based culinary creations specially crafted by their in-house chefs, available exclusively for dine-in from October 2021 onwards. As part of the Hilton Worldwide Travel with Purpose sustainability program, this nationwide “Mindful Meals” campaign was launched to raise awareness on healthy eating and responsible sourcing. Partnering with 3 award-winning meat substitute brands: Beyond Meat, TiNDLE, and Fable, homegrown ingredients … [Read more...]
Dining-out at CHYNNA, Hilton Kuala Lumpur
With some of the lockdown restrictions being slowly lifted as the community moves on to the next recovery phase, dining out is now allowed. To many F&B establishments and hotels, there must be collective sighs of relief as they see there’s likely to be light at the end of the tunnel. I am selective when it comes to dining-out now, even as we move on to the pandemic recovery phase and resuming as normal a life as can be. I will only visit places which I know will strictly enforce … [Read more...]
REN I TANG, Penang – Staycation in a Heritage Gem
Staying at Ren I Tang Heritage Inn brings back many childhood memories. Not that I grew up in Penang but this old-world charming building reminds me so much of the old shops and places of my childhood. "Ren i Tang" is the phonetic presentation in Mandarin of South East Asia’s oldest Chinese Medical Hall Wholesaler, Yin Oi Tong which is translated as “The Hall of Benevolence”. Isn’t that grand? “Hall of Benevolence” sounds very much like something from a Qing Imperial Palace! Here’s … [Read more...]
Bring HOTEL MAYA’s Meals Home!
Having gone through months of movement control due to the pandemic, many of us are glad that in the past couple of months since the RCMO kicked in, dining out has been an available option. Hotels and restaurants are allowed to offer dine-in as long as they put in place all the necessary safety SOPs. Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur has been opened for dine-in since 10 June 2020 and there is a variety to choose from including Set Menus, Malaysian favourites, Western picks and Japanese. The hotel … [Read more...]
XIN CUISINE’s RM15 Value Meals: Takeaway/Home Delivery
Many of us are now doing a lot of things in a new norm, thanks to the pandemic. One of these is having takeaway food or have food delivered to us. On days when I don’t feel like cooking at home, I would prefer to order takeaway meals, rather than dining out. Sometimes I find it such a drag having to drive out, find a parking, wear a mask, have temperature taken at restaurant doorway, register to get into the restaurant, sanitise hands and then only enter. That’s really a lot of … [Read more...]
Weekend Dim Sum Brunch at RED, Pullman KLCC
How do you feel now about dining out? Are you comfortable to go out and have a meal in a restaurant even though we are now in the Recovery MCO period? For many, there are still deep concerns over the Covid-19 pandemic and prefer to keep away from public places, including restaurants. If you ask me - one month ago, I would tell you that I’d prefer not to dine out, opting for the safety of my home at all costs. As time progressed and we moved into the Recovery MCO and with … [Read more...]
FARQUHAR’S BAR & JAVA TREE @ The E&O Hotel, Penang
FARQUHAR’S BAR We love the remodelled Farquhar’s Bar in the E&O Hotel Penang. There’s such a sense of old-world charm and luxury here. Plush leather sofas, panelled walls, chandeliers and gilded framed pictures on the walls and a fully-stocked bar in the centre… everything oozes understated classiness. We settled ourselves comfortably at a table facing the sea and indulged in some of the bar’s signature concoctions. Aged Negroni - handcrafted gin, campari, … [Read more...]
English Afternoon Tea & Dining at PALM COURT, E&O Hotel Penang
With the reopening of the E&O Hotel’s refreshed Heritage Wing late last year, 3 new dining outlets, namely Java Tree, Palm Court and Farquhar’s Bar were introduced. Replacing the previous Sarkies and 1885 are Java Tree and Palm Court, while a remodelled Farquhar’s Bar has been unveiled in a new location at the Heritage Wing. Just a few steps to the left of the Heritage Wing’ main entrance is Palm Court, named after the previous Palm Court Bar which used to operate at the lobby … [Read more...]
SEDAP Takeaway/Delivery Meal from PULLMAN KLCC
With the easing of some restrictions to the MCO, many F&B outlets have started to re-open, some fully and some partially. Hotels are mostly being cautious, implementing the necessary hygiene and safety procedures before opening up any eatery. The Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre is one of the cautious ones. Recently their Sedap Restaurant started operations and knowing that many people are still practising the Stay At Home guideline, takeaway and delivery orders are available. … [Read more...]
The Eastern & Oriental Hotel Penang – Experience The Heritage Wing
The Eastern & Oriental Hotel (E&O) stands majestically along Farquhar Street in Penang and each time I pass by it, I’m always awestruck by its elegant beauty. My fascination with the E&O started way back in the 1970’s when I first stayed in this grand hotel. Yes, it was grand, even back then when I was nothing more than a kid. In fact, it made such a great impression on me that I can still recall how I stood at the window facing the sea, feeling the sea breeze on my … [Read more...]
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