French food is never cheap, well at least not here in Malaysia. But of course it’s not cheap because cheap things are seldom good. And also there’s nothing cheap nowadays, given the sorry state of our Ringgit and the pathetic state of the state. Now, putting our misery aside, it’s a good thing that there still establishments like Rendez-Vous in Bangsar (no less) that serves affordable French food. Yes, decently affordable. This French restaurant occupies a corner shoplot in Bangsar Park - … [Read more...]
BOBO Kuala Lumpur – latest intimate speakeasy venue in Bangsar!
When Ed Soo and his partners decided to add another F&B outlet into their stronghold in Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar, the question of naming it became a “headache”. Ed’s suggestion to name it “Bobo” was initially met with an iron wall from the others and long story short, somehow “Bobo” managed to get its way. It’s a catchy and easily remembered name and very often, people tend to ask “Just who or what is Bobo?” Yeah, so who or what is Bobo? Scroll down and you’ll find out… :-) Anyway, … [Read more...]
Have a Romantic Valentine’s Dinner at Cedar on 15, IMPIANA KLCC HOTEL
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and if you are thinking of having a cosy romantic dinner with your sweetheart, Cedar on 15 at the Impiana KLCC Hotel is all set to pamper lovebirds. It’s next weekend and in view of that, the special 4-course Valentine’s Day menu is available on both 13 and 14 February. At different prices, of course. If you choose to dine one day earlier, on the 13th, it’s only RM499 nett per couple. However, dining on the actual day itself will cost you slightly … [Read more...]
Have a MAJESTIC Christmas & New Year! It’s all at THE MAJESTIC HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR
If you are looking to celebrating this festive season in a classy venue complete with old-world colonial charm, there’s no better place than at The Majestic Kuala Lumpur, specifically their Colonial Cafe. It never fails to take my breath away every time I walk past the Orchid Conservatory and enter the Colonial Cafe. This restored heritage building retains much of its past colonial grandeur as can be seen by the beautiful decor of the Cafe. Plush furnishings, rich timber panelling, … [Read more...]
Have a Merry Delicious Christmas in LA RISATA
Christmas is all about peace, love and joy and the best way to celebrate this is to spend time with loved ones. Preferably over some great food too. This year the festive celebrations can be enjoyed over a long weekend so there’s plenty of time for feasting and festivities. I’ve always enjoyed dining at La Risata for its cosy ambience and good comforting food. The fact that it has stood the test of time means many others share the same view as this neighbourhood restaurant is always busy. … [Read more...]
WHERE TO GET YOUR ROAST TURKEYS THIS FESTIVE SEASON
With Christmas being less than 2 weeks away, the mood for the holidays and upcoming festivities is certainly filling the air everywhere. While plans are made to dine out over the long holidays, some are also considering having their Christmas feasts in the comfort of their own homes. If you think roast turkeys are a must, you should either have planned to roast your own or thinking of ordering it from the restaurants/hotels. Most establishments need at least 3 days advance notice when placing … [Read more...]
LIVELLO UNO @ Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
Taman Tun Dr Ismail, fondly known as “TTDI” has seen quite a number of family restaurants sprouting in this past year. By “family restaurants”, I mean those eateries run by family members and their set-up being very family-friendly, too. One of the latest such eateries is Livello Uno, located on an upper floor of a shoplift along Jalan Aminuddin Baki. Barely 6 months old, this restaurant has been quietly satiating many an Italian food lover in this neighbourhood. As it’s housed in an upper … [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...]
FAVOLA @ Le Meridien Chiang Mai, Thailand
Sitting at the main lobby of the Le Meridien Chiang Mai, I couldn’t help but be struck by the timeless chic design of the hotel, enhanced by various pieces of striking contemporary art pieces on the walls. It shouldn’t surprise me, really as the Le Meridien hotels all over the world subscribe to their universal theme of being a leading contemporary lifestyle brand. As I make my way up to Favola, their Italian restaurant, I can smell the delicious aromas of breads or pizzas (I’m not sure … [Read more...]
PREZZO @ Telawi, Bangsar
Prezzo, located smack in the middle of one of Bangsar’s busiest streets, has been drawing in a steady stream of diners since it opened its doors more than a month ago. You can’t miss their bright red signboard raised against a green awning along busy Telawi 5. There are several tables arranged on the walkway for a bit of al fresco dining while the inside is furnished with simple but comfortable furniture. The menu lists predominantly Italian-style dishes. We munched on some Crab … [Read more...]
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