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New Summer 2019 Menu at Chez Gaston KL by Rendez-Vous in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur

Tim Chew

[Food & Beverage]   My partner in crime and I recently visited French bistro Chez Gaston by Rendez-Vous which is located in Bangsar Utama, Kuala Lumpur. “Chez Gaston” is a traditional French restaurant and bar located just a few minutes from the bustling Telawi streets and one (1) minute walk from the Bangsar LRT station. This French bistro’s concept is to provide authentic and affordable French cuisine while offering a laid-back atmosphere in which to truly relax and enjoy great food and drinks with family and friends. The bistro is helmed by Chef Florian Nigen whose family ran a well-known … Continue reading New Summer 2019 Menu at Chez Gaston KL by Rendez-Vous in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur

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“Orient Lustre” Mooncakes at Tao Chinese Cuisine, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur Hotel

Tim Chew

[Hotel/ Dining]   Janet and I headed over to InterContinental Kuala Lumpur for the preview of Tao’s Chinese Cuisine’s preview of their 2019 range of mooncakes themed “Orient Lustre” which were specially prepared by Master Dim Sum Chef, Chef Lo Tian Sion and his team. The series of mooncakes this year blends classics with fresh modernity, featuring a range of baked mooncakes and delicately crafted snow skin mooncakes, presented in a classic elegant packaging. This year’s signature is the Almond Baked Skin, Pandan, Cream Cheese Salted Yolk and Chestnut Mooncake which is designed in a beautiful flower shape. Different than … Continue reading “Orient Lustre” Mooncakes at Tao Chinese Cuisine, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur Hotel

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Dining & Hospitality News – August 2019

Tim Chew

[Hotel/ Dining] Guest Chef Gari Abdel at Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara    Crystal and I headed over to Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara on 1 August 2019 for official launch of the hotel’s “Flavours of Morocco” promotion in partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Kuala Lumpur. The launch was held at Le Bar Cocktail & Stories and was officiated by Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara’s General Manager, Mr Franck Loison, and Madam Nawal Arifi, Deputy Head of Mission from the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Kuala Lumpur. The hotel invited Moroccan guest chef, Gari Abdel from … Continue reading Dining & Hospitality News – August 2019

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Seafood Buffet Dinner at Feast, and Mooncakes (2019) at Yue, Sheraton Petaling Jaya

Tim Chew

[Hotel/ Dining]    We recently headed over to Sheraton Petaling Jaya to try their new seafood dinner buffet at Feast which is currently on-going until 15 August 2019. The buffet which features a spread of seafood dishes from fresh ice bar items to traditionally prepared rich flavoured items, is exclusively available on weekdays Monday to Thursday from 6:30PM until 10:30PM, priced at only RM98nett (with a 50% discount for children age from 6 – 12 years old) which makes this a tremendously good value for money offering by the hotel. The buffet has more than 100 items on daily rotation. … Continue reading Seafood Buffet Dinner at Feast, and Mooncakes (2019) at Yue, Sheraton Petaling Jaya

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New Summer 2019 Menu at Meatology by Chef Yenni Law, TTDI (Part 2)

Tim Chew

[Dining]   Read my first visit to Meatology by Chef Yenni Law first – https://timchew.net/2019/06/14/new-summer-2019-menu-at-meatology-by-chef-yenni-law-ttdi-part-1/ I was so impressed by food at Meatology by Chef Yenni Law that I decided to pay another visit, this time with Ruby, Veron and Andy in tow (unfortunately Denise wasn’t free that evening) to try more items on their extensive meaty menu! To recap – Chef Yenni has been in the F&B industry for over 20 years, including a stint in England and Spain. In December 2004, she took over the management of Boathouse, a little neighbourhood restaurant located along Lorong Rahim Kajai 14 … Continue reading New Summer 2019 Menu at Meatology by Chef Yenni Law, TTDI (Part 2)

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Chivas Mizunara Pairing Dinner at Kogetsu, The Saujana Hotel

Tim Chew

[Dining]   Sylvia and I headed over to Kogetsu Japanese Restaurant at The Saujana Hotel on 21 June 2019 for the Chivas Mizunara Pairing Dinner. Kogetsu which means “reflection of the moon on the water” was designed in the style of a traditional Japanese “ryokan”. Situated by the lake and built on stilts, it offers a tranquil view of the lake and surrounding gardens. Resident Chef Taketoshi Minami, Kogetsu Japanese Restaurant prepares Japanese cuisine that stays true to its roots using only the freshest seasonal ingredients and prepared with a respect for tradition. The restaurant also features a separate Teppanyaki … Continue reading Chivas Mizunara Pairing Dinner at Kogetsu, The Saujana Hotel

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The Wonderarium at BABE by Jeff Ramsay

Tim Chew

[Event]    We headed over to BABE by Jeff Ramsay on 15 June 2019 for “The Wonderarium” which is a series of four cocktail socials that invites guests to uncover new ways to engage with variations of taste through food, drink and sensorial experiences. The first of The Wonderarium cocktail social kicked off with Chef Ramsey’s finely balanced menu of cocktails and tapas that highlight new ways to experience: Umami & Smoke. The idea behind these socials is to offer a multi-sensory, interactive cocktail (instead of a stuffy sit down dinner) through a specially designed array of experimental cocktails and … Continue reading The Wonderarium at BABE by Jeff Ramsay

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Briar Ridge Omakase Dinner at Hanayuzen Japanese Restaurant

Tim Chew

[Dining]    We recently headed over to Hanayuzen Japanese Restaurant in Subang Jaya, Selangor for the Briar Ridge wine pairing dinner organised by Cave & Cellar Sdn. Bhd. – the official importer and distributor of Briar Ridge wines in Malaysia. Hanayuzen is one of the few authentic Japanese restaurants in Subang Jaya, and features a wide array of traditional Japanese cuisine. The restaurant occupies two (2) floors and has a capacity of 110 persons, with a 10-pax sushi bar, and two tatami rooms. Briar Ridge is the largest holder of vineyards in the Mount View region. Many of the vines … Continue reading Briar Ridge Omakase Dinner at Hanayuzen Japanese Restaurant

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New Summer 2019 Menu at Meatology by Chef Yenni Law, TTDI (Part 1)

Tim Chew

[Dining]   Denise and I recently headed over to Meatology by Chef Yenni Law – a contemporary Western restaurant located in the trendy and increasingly hipster neighbourhood of Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, to try their new summer 2019 menu as well as some favourites from the existing menu. Chef Yenni has been in the F&B industry for over 20 years, including a stint in England and Spain. In December 2004, she took over the management of Boathouse, a little neighbourhood restaurant located along Lorong Rahim Kajai 14 in Taman Tun Dr Ismail. In July 2016, Yenni made the … Continue reading New Summer 2019 Menu at Meatology by Chef Yenni Law, TTDI (Part 1)