Recently we were hosted to a delightful special Aperitivo Hour & Wine Tasting at Bottega Lounge in EQ Kuala Lumpur. Bottega is actually one of the world’s largest producers of grappa and sparkling wines and distributor of Italian premium quality beverages and food products to over 120 countries worldwide. The brand is synonymous with high quality liquers like Limoncello, Bacon gin and Stardust Prosecco. Menu from the 100 Prosecco Recipes! In Kuala Lumpur, EQ is home to the … [Read more...]
ITALIAN AFTERNOON TEA @ PREGO, The Westin Kuala Lumpur
There’s always something delicious going on at Prego, the Italian restaurant of The Westin Kuala Lumpur. This is partly due to the fact that its large open kitchen is right there at the centre and everything the chefs do can be observed by the diners. Another reason is because Chef Marco De Cecco is so passionate about his cooking and the passion rubs off onto the crew. Chef Marco is always bustling around the kitchen with efforts geared towards bringing back Italy to Bukit Bintang curating new … [Read more...]
Refreshed Menu at PREGO by Chef Marco De Cecco, The Westin Kuala Lumpur
Quite a lot has changed since the last time I stepped into Prego, the Italian restaurant at The Westin Kuala Lumpur. There’s a great sense of warm Italian welcome in the cavernous layout of Prego, reverberating from the delicious activities happening in the open kitchen right in the centre of the restaurant. Chefs can be seen bustling around simmering pots and sizzling pans – a merry sight indeed for anyone hankering for a good Italian meal. Every now and then, insane aromas waft out … [Read more...]
PASSIONE RISTORANTE ITALIANO – going Italian in Sri Petaling!
The last time I met Chef Stefano was at Enoteca Restaurant earlier this year. He has since moved on to spearheading and helming a new restaurant - Passione Ristorante Italiano, located in Sri Petaling. As we all know, Sri Petaling is full of eateries, predominantly Chinese and local ones, so an Italian restaurant here stands out like a shining beacon. And what a nice beacon it is! From the simple facade, one steps into an incredibly chic interior. It’s clear the owners have … [Read more...]
ENOTECA Italian Restaurant, Bkt Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
Enoteca is located where Neroteca used to be, in this quiet suburb in Bukit Damansara, the little commercial area known as Plaza Damansara. It’s not related to the previous restaurant as Enoteca has a completely new team, from the Italian chef to the management and of course, its menu. Warmly received by the affable restaurant manager, Domenico Ferroni, fondly nicknamed “Mimmo”, the warm cosy restaurant is immediately welcoming. And when Chef Stefano came out and proclaimed that he … [Read more...]
SAPORE – authentic Italian & Spanish-Mediterranean Flavours in Ampang
What is “flavours” in Italian? SAPORE, of course and it’s an apt name for a restaurant that celebrates the authentic flavours of not only Italian food but also Spanish-Mediterranean favourites. Located in a quiet suburb in Ampang, Sapore Restaurant is the quintessential neighbourhood eatery that beckons with delicious comfort food and a relaxing place to just chill out with artisanal food and fine wines. Chill and relax in this casual cosy space! Owned by Chef Fabio Ruggiero, a … [Read more...]
BOTTEGA MEDITERRANEA: Your One-Stop Fine Foods Store
Bottega Mediterranea has been making a name for itself as a great venue to have good coffee or wine and more-than-good gourmet sandwiches. More than that, as an importer of fine Southern European food (particularly from the Italian peninsula) the venue at Jalan Ceylon, Kuala Lumpur stocks a huge selection of delectables. They’ve been here since June 2011. The deli and shop here receives fresh produce and authentic ingredients regularly every 7-10 days so you know you are getting the real deal … [Read more...]
FAVOLA, LE MERIDIEN KUALA LUMPUR: AN UPDATE from CHEF DOMENICO PIRAS
The first time I tasted Chef Domenico Piras’ dishes was last August when he first started at Favola, Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur. I can still remember vividly his amusing tales about Sardinia where he grew up and where his mother still lives. Chef Domenico is an absolute wizard when it comes to pasta, most of which he makes inhouse in Favola. How can one forget the deliciously rustic and comforting trofie and malloreddus pasta cooked by this gregarious chef? (read more about those here) Chef … [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...]
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...]
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