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...]
Xiao Lao Wang Hotpot, Sg Buloh New Village
I love steamboats. Or rather, now the fashionable new term is “hotpot” – that sounds more appropriate? Anyway, whether it’s good old-fashioned “steamboat” or funky “hotpot”, I always enjoy it because it’s simple and nutritious and I love soups. So, when I was invited to check out Xiao Lao Wang Hotpot, even though it’s all the way in Sungei Buloh New Village, the journey there was worth it. Xiao Lao Wang Hotpot is opened by the same people who opened Kissaten in Jaya One and the … [Read more...]
Unveiling the newly-refurbished Hilton Petaling Jaya
The Hilton Petaling Jaya goes back a long way with me. My acquaintance with this landmark hotel in Petaling Jaya started back in the 1990’s, long before I started blogging. I’ve organised countless events in this hotel for my company back then… I knew almost every inch of the place! Since then, they have built a new wing and have done a few renovations and the latest one was pretty massive. Massive, because it took almost 2 years, at a cost of approximately RM50 million. And that does not … [Read more...]
Chef Alessandro’s 1st Anniversary Celebration Menu at Villa Danieli, Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur
The romantic & cosy ambience of the trattoria-styled Villa Danieli It seems like only a couple of weeks ago that we welcomed Chef Alessandro Graziosi to Villa Danieli. I still remember when we were invited to try Chef Alessandro’s new menu sometime in early April last year. It is now almost a year since he first arrived on our Malaysian shores and to celebrate his 1st year anniversary here, Chef Alessandro has come up with a special menu featuring his signature and some reinvented dishes … [Read more...]
Bondi Junction @ Setia Walk, Puchong
Now that most of my Chinese New Year reviews have been tackled, it’s time to talk about some non-Chinese food. If you are tired of gorging on braised sea cucumbers, roast pork, steamed chicken and such… well, some simple western-style dishes could be just the answer to your jaded tongue. Bondi Junction @ Setia Walk, just over 2 months old, could be a bit difficult to spot as it’s located on the 1st floor of Block F. A good location tip is to look out for the Ding Tea outlet as Bondi … [Read more...]
A Delicious Christmas
The latest outlet in the Delicious stable – Delicious @ St Mary Place may not be easy to locate, for some, as it’s inside a block of residential condominium. However, once you drive into Jalan Tengah (which is off the busy Jalan Sultan Ismail, the road where The Lodge is) and you spot the conglomerate of high-rise residences, the unmistakable turquoise signage beckons. The cluster of buildings there comprises the St Mary Residences, the E&O Residences and St Mary Place with a collection of … [Read more...]
“The Art of Connection” at the Le Méridien HUB, Kuala Lumpur
After months of transformation process (since August 2012), the brand new Le Méridien HUB was unveiled last evening at the Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur. The Le Méridien HUB is a unique lobby concept inspired by Le Méridien’s Global Cultural Curator, Jérôme Sans. The "Pomacanthus Imperator One" design of the entryway The moment you step through the hotel entryway, you will be captivated by the burst of colours on the sliding door – the beautiful colours of “Pomacanthus Imperator One” by … [Read more...]
Sector 7 @ SetiaWalk, Puchong
Now if that name – Sector 7 – brings up visions of some super burning monster in an oil rig 8,000 feet under the sea, as depicted in that 2011 Korean horror flick, I can’t blame you. In fact, there is a statue, or should I call it a “structure” of this alien monster right in front of this gastropub, located in SetiaWalk, Puchong. Unfortunately, my photographer for the night forgot to snap a picture of this awesome creature. Apart from this “out of this world” alien structure, the other stuff … [Read more...]
The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa – The Heavenly Spa & Spa by Night
On days like this when my muscles ache and stretched to the limit and every bone seems stiff as pole, my thoughts automatically go back the Heavenly Spa at The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa with great longing. It is the only Heavenly Spa in Malaysia by Westin. The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa has won many many awards and accolades for various service categories – the last I counted, there were almost 30 (maybe more by now!). Out of these, the Heavenly Spa by Westin alone has won … [Read more...]
Weekend Tapas Brunch @ DISH, Dua Annexe
On a culinary holiday to San Sebastian, Spain, Chef Steve Allen was totally enamoured by the dining concept there … where eating tapas is akin to a national culture. Much like the Chinese invented and enjoyed Dim Sum, the Spanish consider tapas not only as a foodform, but also a social means for interaction and communication as the serving of tapas is designed to encourage conversation. The small plates of appetizers and snacks are served either hot or cold or in between, and when accompanied by … [Read more...]
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