Palazzo Maffei Wine Pairing Dinner at a’Roma Dinings

[Events] Joanne and I recently attended the Palazzo Maffei wine pairing dinner which was held at a’Roma dining which is located in a quiet corner of Taman Paramount in Petaling Jaya. It was my first time visiting a’Roma dinings which started operations in December 2015. This Italian cuisine restaurant has a rustic, old Italy vibe with dark wood furniture, a hand-painted Colliseum mural, and slow music – making it an ideal spot for a casual date or dining with family/ friends. Actually there are not many such establishments in this area of Petaling Jaya therefore the restaurant is a viable … Continue reading Palazzo Maffei Wine Pairing Dinner at a’Roma Dinings

Christmas and New Year’s Eve 2018 Set Dinner at Tanzini and The Club, GTower Kuala Lumpur

[Christmas Dining Special] Tanzini at GTower Kuala Lumpur    Joanne and I recently headed over to GTower Kuala Lumpur to try the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s Eve menus at Tanzini and The Club, GTower. My previous visit to Tanzini was two (2) years ago (which you can read here – https://timchew.net/2016/07/18/romantic-dining-restaurants-tanzini-at-g-tower/) so I was keen to see how things have changed since then.       First up was the Christmas and New Year’s Eve at Tanzini which is priced at RM245.00 nett per person. STARTER SCALLOP AND COCONUT TIMBALE Bright and fruity flavours that made this dish really whet the appetite!   … Continue reading Christmas and New Year’s Eve 2018 Set Dinner at Tanzini and The Club, GTower Kuala Lumpur

Canmake Tokyo x Torikin x MHB Digital Influencer Dinner

[MHB Digital]   MHB Digital had an exclusive influencer dinner in partnership with Canmake Tokyo and Torikin at J’s Gate Dining, Lot 10 on 21st November 2018. The dinner was a good opportunity for our influencers to make new friends, and familiarise themselves with the new range of Canmake Tokyo products while enjoying some delicious Japanese fare by Torikin. Nicholle Liew, Marketing Manager of Teeni Enterprise (the official and sole importer/ distributor of Canmake Tokyo products in Malaysia) shared with us that Canmake Tokyo has been in the market for 33 years and has consistently enjoyed tremendous popularity with its … Continue reading Canmake Tokyo x Torikin x MHB Digital Influencer Dinner

Christmas Eve Menu 2018 at Hemisphere Restaurant & Bar Kuala Lumpur

[Premium Dining]     We recently headed over to Hemisphere Restaurant & Bar in Kuala Lumpur to try out the Christmas Eve menu by their new chef Atanu Nath who is an European cuisine chef with more than 18 years of culinary experience with leading luxury hotel chains and restaurants. The Christmas Eve menu is priced at RM239++ and is only available from 21 to 25 December 2018. Now Hemisphere Restaurant & Bar has been around for four (4) years now and remains a popular venue for celebrations such as birthday, anniversaries, etc. etc. It’s also a favourite among girls … Continue reading Christmas Eve Menu 2018 at Hemisphere Restaurant & Bar Kuala Lumpur

French Vanilla Charlotte with Raspberries Baking Workshop at Le Cordon Bleu Malaysia

[Special Feature]   Le Cordon Bleu has produced great talents worldwide throughout the years, and its alumni have been adding more colours and flavours to the F&B scene in Malaysia. Some notable establishments include DC Restaurant by Darren Chin, Mamanda and Suka Sucre by Dato’ Fazley, Kompasssion and K2 by Chef Nikom – all located in Kuala Lumpur, Jam & Kaya by Janice in Petaling Jaya, and gēn by Johnson Wong in Penang. For beginners, gourmet enthusiasts or those wanting to be the best house party host, there are a wide range of short one day courses held monthly which … Continue reading French Vanilla Charlotte with Raspberries Baking Workshop at Le Cordon Bleu Malaysia

Festive Lunch and Dinner Buffets at Lemon Garden, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur 2018

[Hotel Dining]   Sue and I headed over to Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur to try out their Festive Christmas buffet at Lemon Garden which is available from 1 until 30 December (except 24 and 25 December). The buffet has a wide range of international and local buffet spreads featuring Western, Malay, Indian, Chinese cuisines and more. The six (6) speciality chefs at Lemon Garden also featured their signature dishes for all to try, and to add to the festive atmosphere – there is free flow of festive-themed mocktails offered during lunch and dinner. Look out for festive staples such as Roasted … Continue reading Festive Lunch and Dinner Buffets at Lemon Garden, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur 2018

Hennessy Declassified 2018 at Menara KEN TTDI

[Event]   Sylvia and I headed over to Menara KEN TTDI on 26 November 2018 for Hennessy Declassified 2018 which once again gave us Malaysian consumers a glimpse into the brand’s vineyards and cellars from the Cognac region from 26th of November to 1st of December 2018. (Read about my experience at the first ever Hennessy Declassified in Malaysia here – https://timchew.net/2017/12/27/hennessy-declassified-2017-at-platinum-park-kuala-lumpur/). Hennessy Declassified provided us guests with a digitally immersive experience to understand the art of Hennessy’s craftsmanship that has been passed on for eight generations over the past 252 years and its entire Hennessy cognac-making process.      … Continue reading Hennessy Declassified 2018 at Menara KEN TTDI

December 2018 Festive Afternoon Tea at Altitude, Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur

[Christmas Special Feature]   Joanne and I headed over to Altitude, which is located on Level 53 of Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur. Altitude is a beautifully designed lounge which offers a calming environment for morning coffee, light lunches, afternoon tea and to enjoy the wine expert’s handpicked wines and craft beers, with a casual menu if you’re feeling peckish. Festive Afternoon Tea at Altitude, Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur, which is available from 1 to 31 December 2018 from 2.30pm to 4.30pm, is priced at RM98 nett per person which includes premium coffee and tea selections. This festive set differs from the … Continue reading December 2018 Festive Afternoon Tea at Altitude, Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur