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Howard Park x Roost x Sunrise Wines & Spirits Wine Dinner

Tim Chew

[Dining]   Ruby and I recently attended the Howard Park Wine Dinner at Roost in Bangsar Baru, Kuala Lumpur which was organised by Sunrise Wines & Spirits – the official importer and distributor of the wines in Malaysia. The Howard Park story was borne out of the ambition to craft wine with generational cellaring potential. The first two wines were produced by its founder, John Wade, who left his prestigious posting in the Coonawarra after seeing enormous potential in the budding Great Southern wine region. He crafted a riesling and cabernet sauvignon to stand the test of time. His friend … Continue reading Howard Park x Roost x Sunrise Wines & Spirits Wine Dinner

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Colonial Hainanese Cuisine at The Heritage Restaurant & Bar Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur

Tim Chew

[Dining]   We recently headed over to The Heritage Restaurant & Bar in Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur to celebrate MHB Digital’s principal photographer Andy Kho’s birthday! The Heritage Restaurant & Bar is a new addition to the vibrant dining scene at Plaza Damansara in the upmarket Damansara Heights. This new establishment serves authentic colonial Hainanese dishes such as Hainanese Fried Noodles, Lamb Stew, and Chicken Chop, with some Western favourites such as steak, pork chop, grilled salmon, pork burgers, and more! The ground floor of the establishment houses the restaurant section with low dining tables and an open kitchen where … Continue reading Colonial Hainanese Cuisine at The Heritage Restaurant & Bar Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur

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Hoegaarden Mystery Party Kuala Lumpur 2019 & Hard Rock Cafe KL’s Limited Time Menu Offerings (May – June 2019)

Tim Chew

[Events] Hard Rock Cafe Kuala Lumpur’s Limited Time Menu Offerings (May – June 2019)    We headed over to Hard Rock Cafe Kuala Lumpur recently to try their new, limited-time menu offerings that is only available between 1 May to 30 June 2019. The limited-time menu items include a selection of locally-crafted, globally-inspired sliders and burgers that integrate eclectic flavours with Hard Rock’s classics.    Passion Fruit Sliders – get jammin’ with the winner of the BurgerRocker competition from Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Jacob Gonzalez. The menu item features three burger patties topped with a sweet and smoky turkey bacon jam, … Continue reading Hoegaarden Mystery Party Kuala Lumpur 2019 & Hard Rock Cafe KL’s Limited Time Menu Offerings (May – June 2019)

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Tuscany Wine Dinner at Graze, Hilton Kuala Lumpur

Tim Chew

[Dining]   Joanne and I headed over to Graze on 12 April 2019 for the Tuscany Wine Dinner with a menu that was specially curated by German Chef, Darius Seitfudem, Chef de Cuisine of Hilton Kuala Lumpur. This was my second visit to Graze in Hilton Kuala Lumpur (the first of which you can read here – https://timchew.net/2019/02/18/graze-at-hilton-kuala-lumpur-sentral-classic-european-favourites-with-a-modern-twist/) Graze is a modern European brasserie that offers classic dishes in a stylish but unpretentious setting featuring a menu that includes authentic dishes with bold and robust flavours with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal produce and the finest cuts of meat. The … Continue reading Tuscany Wine Dinner at Graze, Hilton Kuala Lumpur

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Ramadan/ Buka Puasa Buffets and Promotions in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya, Selangor 2019

Tim Chew

[Special Feature] Kuala Lumpur   Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur    This festive season, Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur will take diners on a culinary journey across Asia including flavors of Malaysia, curated by celebrity Chef Dato’ Fazley Yaakob with Executive Chef Junious Dickerson. From 6 May to 4 June 2019, the chefs will take center-stage at the show kitchen of CurATE, Four Season’s Kuala Lumpur’s all-day dining restaurant. Chef Fazley, is a renowned Malaysian chef who graduated from the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu (Paris), and has been in the spotlight since he won MasterChef Celebrity Malaysia in 2012. Not one … Continue reading Ramadan/ Buka Puasa Buffets and Promotions in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya, Selangor 2019

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Goût de France 2019 Set Menu and Afternoon Tea Set at 2OX French Bistro Kuala Lumpur

Tim Chew

[Dining] Goût de France 2019 Set Menu at 2OX Kuala Lumpur   Gout de France or Good France is back on 21 March 2019 which sees the world’s biggest event celebrating French gastronomy happening in over 150 countries. Organised on … Continue reading Goût de France 2019 Set Menu and Afternoon Tea Set at 2OX French Bistro Kuala Lumpur

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Editor’s Note – March 2019 Featuring Executive Set Lunch at Cedar on 15, Impiana KLCC Hotel & Launch of Marigin Gin Bar, One KL

Tim Chew

[Editor’s Note] Executive Set Lunch at Cedar on 15, Impiana KLCC Hotel    We recently headed over to Cedar on 15 at Impiana KLCC Hotel Kuala Lumpur to try their new executive set lunch which is available from Mondays to Fridays from 12.00pm – 2.00pm, priced at RM88.00 nett per person, inclusive of free flow of wine or soft drinks. The lunch featured some dishes from the newly launched Midday Specials menu (read more about it here – https://timchew.net/2019/01/10/cedar-on-15-at-impiana-klcc-hotel-launches-3-new-menus-midday-specials-social-bites-and-the-cookbook/) which features traditional favourites and new creations by Chef Helmut Lamberger, Corporate Chef (WACS Global Master Chef) at Impiana KLCC Hotel. The … Continue reading Editor’s Note – March 2019 Featuring Executive Set Lunch at Cedar on 15, Impiana KLCC Hotel & Launch of Marigin Gin Bar, One KL

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C’est La Vie Champagne Brunch at Kwee Zeen, Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara

Tim Chew

[Hotel/ Dining]   Joanne and I recently headed over to Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara to try the new and C’est La Vie champagne brunch at the hotel’s (all-day-dining) open-kitchen concept restaurant, Kwee Zeen. On the buffet line were specialties from the East and West such as Italian antipasti, Vietnamese Pho and Japanese sushi and sashimi, to succulent seafood spread, variety of salads and cold cuts. The live cooking pasta station offers eight (8) different types of homemade pasta which the chef will cook with your chosen sauce a la minute. The buffet spread also includes an array of breads, roasts, … Continue reading C’est La Vie Champagne Brunch at Kwee Zeen, Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara

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Weekend Brunch at Cocott’ TTDI – Affordable Premium French Brunch in Kuala Lumpur

Tim Chew

[Dining]   We recently headed over to Cocott’ in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Kuala Lumpur one sunny Sunday afternoon to try their new weekend French brunch menu! Cocott’ has been in operation in the swanky neighbourhood of Taman Tun Dr. Ismail for some years now, and derives its name from the French word cocotte /kô’kôt/ – which a pot in which food can be both cooked and served. It is often made of cast-iron, and first originated from the Netherlands in the 17th century as the English name (Dutch oven) indicates it. Cocottes are widely used in France and associated … Continue reading Weekend Brunch at Cocott’ TTDI – Affordable Premium French Brunch in Kuala Lumpur

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Graze at Hilton Kuala Lumpur Sentral – Classic European Favourites with a Modern Twist

Tim Chew

[Premium Dining]   Ruby and I recently headed over to Graze – the modern European brasserie at Hilton Kuala Lumpur, for an exclusive chef’s table dining experience. Graze recently underwent an upgrade to bring guests a taste of true authentic European cuisine through a stylish but modest way. The restaurant’s revamp refreshed three (3) areas of the restaurant: outlet setting, service style, and menu choices – by bringing back diners’ favorites while staying true to its foundation, serving hearty, high quality European cuisine. Focusing mainly on French, German and Italian cuisine, the outlet prepares their dishes using the freshest ingredients, … Continue reading Graze at Hilton Kuala Lumpur Sentral – Classic European Favourites with a Modern Twist