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

Tim Chew

[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

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High Tea Set at TWG Bangsar Shopping Centre and Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur Autograph Collection

Tim Chew

[Food & Beverage]] Le Gouter French Afternoon Tea at Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur Autograph Collection    I seriously don’t know why girls like high tea (not the buffet style ones like those at Sheraton Petaling Jaya and Istana Hotel KL that I reviewed earlier this year) so much. My guess is that it’s because of all the desserts that come with the set. Over the past few years, my partner in crime and I attended quite a number of pretty awesome (mostly fine/ or semi-fine/ wine or liquor pairing) dinners and (a couple of) lunches here and there but never … Continue reading High Tea Set at TWG Bangsar Shopping Centre and Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur Autograph Collection

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Editor’s Note – November 2018

Tim Chew

[Editor’s Note] New Chef at Hemisphere Restaurant & Bar Kuala Lumpur   November is always a special month to me because yes… I was born in November! Kathy and I decided to head over to Hemisphere Restaurant & Bar in Kuala Lumpur to try out the new 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. Now Hemisphere Restaurant & Bar has been around for some years now and remains a popular venue for celebrations such as birthday, anniversaries, etc. etc. … Continue reading Editor’s Note – November 2018

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Christmas and New Year’s Eve 2018/ 2019 Dinners, Parties & Promotions in Kuala Lumpur

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If you’re looking for the 2019 list, head over to https://timchew.net/2019/10/26/christmas-2019-dining-promotions-and-new-years-eve-dinners-in-kuala-lumpur-and-selangor/   [Hotels and Restaurants Dining and F&B Promotions] My annual Christmas and New Year’s Eve (NYE) dining, countdown and party list is back and this time includes Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, Aloft KL, Sheraton Petaling Jaya, Hilton Petaling Jaya, DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Hilton Kuching, Troika Sky Dining, Mr. Chew’s Chino Latino Bar, Ce La Vi Kuala Lumpur, Marini’s on 57, Cielo, Chez Gaston Bangsar and Cocott’. Read the full reviews I did this year: Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur – https://timchew.net/2018/12/03/december-2018-festive-afternoon-tea-at-altitude-banyan-tree-kuala-lumpur/ Tanzini and The Club at … Continue reading Christmas and New Year’s Eve 2018/ 2019 Dinners, Parties & Promotions in Kuala Lumpur

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October/ November 2018 Dining Offers at J’s Gate Dining, Lot 10 Kuala Lumpur

Tim Chew

[In Partnership with J’s Gate Dining]   We recently headed over to J’s Gate Dining at Lot 10 Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur to try their October & November 2018 RM18 Specials at Ichiyutei, Kaisen Don Kinme, Shinanoji, Fuji Sakura, Bonta Bonta and TSUJIRI. This promotion from 20 October until 25 November 2018 and all the aforementioned participating outlets are pork free (no pork and no lard). J’s Gate Dining which is located on Level 4 of Lot 10 Shopping Centre (the top shopping floor), brought together 16 specialty restaurants from Japan, taking up the entire floor! The dining hall provides authentic … Continue reading October/ November 2018 Dining Offers at J’s Gate Dining, Lot 10 Kuala Lumpur

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KWV Wines Wine Pairing Dinner at PJ’s Bar & Grill, New World Petaling Jaya Hotel

Tim Chew

[Preview]     Ashley and I recently headed over to PJ’s Bar & Grill at New World Petaling Jaya Hotel for the KWV Wines wine pairing dinner. KWV was founded in 1918, the same year South Africa’s first democratically elected president, Nelson Mandela, was born. Today South Africa is a global player in the world of wine, and KWV a part of the industry, with its many award-winning wines, spirits and liqueurs, showcasing the quality of South Africa’s wine products to the world. KWV’s strength and competitive advantage is its ability to source grapes from diverse geographic regions, resulting in … Continue reading KWV Wines Wine Pairing Dinner at PJ’s Bar & Grill, New World Petaling Jaya Hotel

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BREF by Darren Chin in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail (TTDI), Kuala Lumpur

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[Preview]   BREF by Darren Chin is located at: 26, Lorong Datuk Sulaiman 1, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.   Telephone: 03-77315032 Website: http://www.bref-kl.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brefkl/ Operating Hours: 6.00pm till late (bookings for dinner start from 7.00pm). Closed on Sundays. . Continue reading BREF by Darren Chin in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail (TTDI), Kuala Lumpur

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New Authentic French Bistro in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur – Chez Gaston KL by Rendez-Vous

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[Food & Beverage]   Kassey and I recently visited the newest French bistro in Kuala Lumpur – Chez Gaston by Rendez-Vous located in Bangsar Utama. “Chez Gaston” is a traditional French restaurant and bar located just a few minutes from the bustling Telawi streets and one (1) minute from the Bangsar LRT station. The 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 restaurant in Bretagne in … Continue reading New Authentic French Bistro in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur – Chez Gaston KL by Rendez-Vous

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Editor’s Note – October 2018

Tim Chew

[Editor’s Note] Weekend Buffet High Tea at Taman Sari, Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur    Joanne and I recently headed over to Taman Sari (which in the Malay language means Garden of Flowers) which is Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur’s 220-seater all-day Halal dining restaurant with Malaysian flavours. The restaurant is bright and welcoming with filtered natural lighting by day, and overlooks a beautifully landscaped garden (which BTW is great for photos!) and the hotel’s swimming pool. Taman Sari serves both local and western dishes that appeal to both international palates and those of local guests. We were there to try the Buffet … Continue reading Editor’s Note – October 2018