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Valentine’s Day 2018 – Romantic Dinners in Kuala Lumpur, Klang Valley, Langkawi and Penang

Tim Chew

[Special Feature] This list will be continuously updated until 14 February 2018 to keep you up to date on the latest Valentine’s Day offerings and promotions at standalone restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, the Klang Valley, and beyond. If you’re looking for restaurants and spas in hotels as well as hotel stay promotions at Lafite at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, THIRTY8 at Grand Hyatt KL, Majestic Hotel KL, Prego at The Westin KL, Prime at Le Meridien KL, Senja at Saujana Hotel, The Westin Langkawi, St. Regis Langkawi, Hard Rock Hotel Penang, and more, head over to https://timchew.net/2018/02/04/valentines-day-2018-romantic-restaurant-dinners-and-promotions-in-hotels-in-kuala-lumpur-penang-and-langkawi/ If you’re looking for flowers … Continue reading Valentine’s Day 2018 – Romantic Dinners in Kuala Lumpur, Klang Valley, Langkawi and Penang

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“Find Your Lucky Star” Pop-Up Restaurant at Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur

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[Special Event]   The Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel brings to town “Find your Lucky Star” – a one-of-a-kind pop-up restaurant, conceptualised by multi award-winning global interior designer, Emma Maxwell. Drawing inspiration from European flavours, the celebratory menus are curated by two talented chefs; Chef Francois Mermilliod of famed French dining restaurant in Singapore, Bar-A-Thym as well as Chef Gaetano Di Stefano of Villa Danieli, the signature Italian restaurant at Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur. The mesmerizing dining experience is available for a limited time only from 12 to 29 December 2017 for lunch and dinner and each session accommodates only … Continue reading “Find Your Lucky Star” Pop-Up Restaurant at Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur

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Shawn Cutler Pampering Day at The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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[Special Event]   Headed over to the Majestic Hotel in Kuala Lumpur on 24 November 2017 for Shawn Cutler’s Pampering Day with L’Oreal haircare, Urban Decay and Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur. The event featured a day of pampering, indulgence and relaxation with a fine dining dinner in the evening. Invited guests and celebrities checked-in to the hotel in the morning before tucking in to a delicious lunch buffet at Contango – the hotel’s all day dining restaurant. After lunch, the pampering started with a relaxing spa session at The Majestic Spa, followed by a high-tea at The Tea Lounge. We … Continue reading Shawn Cutler Pampering Day at The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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Events – November 2017

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[Events] Christmas Buffet Review at One World Hotel   Cinnamon Coffee House in the One World Hotel Petaling Jaya celebrates this Christmas with a special buffet spread of appetisers, hot mains and desserts including the Honey and Herb Roasted Whole Turkey, Herb Crusted Roasted Strip Loin, Chicken and Waffle Sliders with Berries Compote, Prawn Grits on Frittata, Potato, Leek and Beef Brisket Cream Soup and more! There are also numerous varieties of desserts available, prepared by Pastry Chef, Mohd. Ghouse Bin Ishak and his team. Look out for the Cappuccino Yule Log, Ginger Crème Brulee, Minced Pie, Christmas Pudding, Churros with … Continue reading Events – November 2017

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Christmas Eve (2017) Dinner Menu at Colonial Cafe, The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Tim Chew

[Hotel Happenings]   The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur presents the “Tribute to The Rat Pack” this festive season, dedicated to the incredible talent of some the world’s most famous and legendary entertainers – Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Dean Martin, Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford, better known as The Rat Pack.   Colonial Cafe The Colonial Cafe will bring guests to a glamorous era of quality swing music and sharp dressing of The Rat Pack with their style and panache, with the Solianos rendering some of the Rat Pack’s famous hits such as ‘Fly Me To The Moon’, ‘The Lady … Continue reading Christmas Eve (2017) Dinner Menu at Colonial Cafe, The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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A Date with the Toyota Vios (Car Review) to Sapore Italian, Spanish-Mediterranean Restaurant, Ampang

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[Car and Restaurant Review]   Beatrice and I decided to head over to Sapore in Ampang from Kota Damansara one sunny Saturday afternoon. With us was the latest (3rd generation) Toyota Vios which the nice folks at Toyota Malaysia passed to me to try for a couple of days. Since being introduced in 2003, the Toyota Vios has been the best-selling non-national model in Malaysia for 11 years. More than 100,000 units of the 3rd generation Toyota Vios have been sold since 2013, as customers prefer its combination of spaciousness, good fuel economy, a comfortable ride and high quality. The … Continue reading A Date with the Toyota Vios (Car Review) to Sapore Italian, Spanish-Mediterranean Restaurant, Ampang

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Birthday Dinner at Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill

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[Hotel Happenings]   Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill in Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur is one of my go to places for a semi-fine dining meal that doesn’t burn a terribly big hole in my wallet. To celebrate my birthday this year, the nice folks at Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur invited me over to try their special 5-course New Year’s Eve menu which is priced at RM346 nett per person.      Amuse Bouche Smoked Salmon, Caviar, Bruschetta An elegant and very decadent little preview of things to come!     Appetizer Marinated Lobster Berries, Apple Fennel Salad, Pickled Onion & Salsa … Continue reading Birthday Dinner at Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill

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Christmas and New Year’s Eve (NYE) Dining Promotions & Dinners in Kuala Lumpur 2017

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[Special Feature] DC RESTAURANT BY CHEF DARREN CHIN Winter Menus     DC x Light Menu Prelude “The Belon”: chive oil: fermented rhubarb Peby carrot : tempura: aioli: pickled Butternut squash croquetas: black truffle: sage chantilly Smoked butterfish: green sauce: crispy kale “Beets”: cloud: cream: grilled cabbage: oxalis 1ST Sea scallop carpaccio : watermelon radish: lemon verbena oil: chives 2ND – CHOICE OF EITHER Signature Takao cold somen : bafun uni: roasted celeriac: truffle celeriac: vegétal or Legs Snow crab : vin jaune sabayon: ossestra: chayote: raspberry 3s silky egg custard Snow crab : tom sep: gingko: ikura shio: foie gras: … Continue reading Christmas and New Year’s Eve (NYE) Dining Promotions & Dinners in Kuala Lumpur 2017

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Beats and Brunch at Lafite, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur Hotel

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[Luxury Dining]    Kathy and I headed over to Lafite, Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on 5 November for “Beats and Brunch” which is an all-you-can-eat French cuisine consisting of appetisers, mains and desserts by Executive Chef Olivier Pistre, free flow of Veuve Clicquot champagne, wines and cocktails, paired with live DJ music. This very special and lux brunch only happens every first Sunday of the month from 12.00 noon to 3.00pm and is priced at RM 499nett per person. While I’ve done quite a number of high-end and very premium wine/ whisky/ sake pairing dinners throughout my years in the media, … Continue reading Beats and Brunch at Lafite, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur Hotel

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New European Restaurant in TTDI – 2nd Floor Kitchen & Bar

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[Dining]   We headed over to 2nd Floor Kitchen & Bar in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail recently to try out this new European cuisine establishment. 2nd Floor Kitchen & Bar is under the same group of restaurants/ bars which includes Private Room (which is adjoining the restaurant) and Pawn Room (which is one floor above). All three outlets are connected thus you can easily head over to Private Room for some wine, or to Pawn Room for some bespoke cocktails after dinner. 2nd Floor Kitchen & Bar serves European cuisine in a casual setting. The dining area is split between … Continue reading New European Restaurant in TTDI – 2nd Floor Kitchen & Bar