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Josper @ Work at La Bodega Telawi, Bangsar Baru

Tim Chew

[Review]   MHB’s Kelly Siew, Andy Kho and I together with a couple of friends headed over to La Bodega in Jalan Telawi 2 one fine Saturday night to try out their Josper @ Work dinner as well to watch the Asia Beat by Lewis Pragasam band in action in the lounge upstairs. The upscale Telawi area in swanky Bangsar Baru suffers from a high turnover of restaurants, bars and cafes due to the high rental rates and stiff competition however La Bodega has managed to thrive through the years, becoming a mainstay restaurant, bar and lounge in the area. … Continue reading Josper @ Work at La Bodega Telawi, Bangsar Baru

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Guest Chef Jimmy De Almeida at Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill, Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Tim Chew

[Hotel Happenings & Special Event]   Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill will be hosting French Chef de cuisine Jimmy De Almeida from 8 to 15 May 2017.  Jimmy is currently a Chef at Bord Eau, Shangri-La Hotel Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi. Jimmy was born in the French Alps, and grew up in middle of the mountain in ‘’Annecy’’. He enjoyed the outdoors and spent most of his time with nature during his childhood. At 15 years old he enrolled in the culinary school of ‘’Thonons-les-bains’ where he trained for two years and graduated with an upper diploma in the … Continue reading Guest Chef Jimmy De Almeida at Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill, Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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French Sunday Buffet Brunch at Rendez-Vous Bangsar

Tim Chew

[Photo Album]   For the longest time, I really couldn’t understand why some people were so into brunch. Most of the time, I’d be too hungry by 11.00am so I’d usually have my breakfast then meet my friends for lunch. However, lately I’ve been doing quite a number of brunch reviews and I realised the practicality of brunch for those who wake up late on the weekends. Basically, if you’re waking up at 10.00am or later, it makes more sense having one big meal in place of two. So one fine Sunday morning, Amy and I decided to try out … Continue reading French Sunday Buffet Brunch at Rendez-Vous Bangsar

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Delia Wines Gourmet Dinner at The Chalet Suisse

Tim Chew

[Event]   Pearl and I recently headed over to Chalet Suisse in Ampang for the Delia Wines x Chalet Suisse wine pairing dinner. Now Ampang is not one of my favourite places to go to due to the distance from my home in Petaling Jaya but the prospect of some good wines and food certainly made the trip seem worthwhile so over we went. Delia Wines is an importer of wines from France and beyond, as well as also being the producer of Champagne Laurent Robert in France, while Chalet Suisse is an authentic Swiss restaurant located in Little Korea … Continue reading Delia Wines Gourmet Dinner at The Chalet Suisse

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Editor’s Note – May 2017

Tim Chew

[Editor’s Note] Guest Chef De Cuisine Jimmy De Almeida at Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur   Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill will be hosting French Chef de cuisine Jimmy De Almeida from 8 to 15 May 2017.  Jimmy is currently a Chef at Bord Eau, Shangri-La Hotel Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi. Jimmy was born in the French Alps, and grew up in middle of the mountain in ‘’Annecy’’. He enjoyed the outdoors and spent most of his time with nature during his childhood. At 15 years old he enrolled in the culinary school of ‘’Thonons-les-bains’ … Continue reading Editor’s Note – May 2017

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Seafood Brunch at Shook! Starhill Gallery Kuala Lumpur

Tim Chew

[Review]   Amy and I headed over to Shook! in Starhill Gallery Kuala Lumpur to try out their Seafood Brunch which is on every Sunday from 12.00noon to 3.00pm. The brunch is buffet style where you can help yourself to the variety of seafood and other dishes for RM188 nett per person or RM238 per person inclusive of free flow of prosecco, wine, beer or cocktails. Shook! is one of the first restaurants in Kuala Lumpur to feature the open-kitchen concept to give guests an interactive, engaging and sensory dining experience with display counters and show kitchens which allow you … Continue reading Seafood Brunch at Shook! Starhill Gallery Kuala Lumpur

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Ramadan Buffets in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor 2017

Tim Chew

[Ramadan Buffets Special Feature] Barakat & Syukur Buffet Dinner at The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur   The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur has a delightful buffet spread at The Astor Room this fasting month – a time when Malaysians gather with friends and families to celebrate togetherness. From 01 June to 20 June, The Astor Room will transform into a dining venue with tastefully adorned flowers and decorations commemorating this special period. The spread is available from 6:30PM to 10:00PM daily, and features a variety of international and local favourites. Chef Halim has curates a selection of recipes that represent the … Continue reading Ramadan Buffets in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor 2017

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An Evening With Taittinger at Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur and Fast & Furious 8

Tim Chew

[Event]   Janet and I headed over to the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur on 4 April 2017 for An Evening with Taittinger At Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur. Taittinger is an independent and family owned Champagne House with a history dating back to 1734. It is a company of growers and craftsmen and the company owns the 2nd largest vineyard in Champagne (288ha). Taittinger has a worldwide presence, with independent agents in more than 1 50 countries and sold 6,2 million bottles sold in 2015, making them among the top 6 champagne brands worldwide. renowned for their unique, elegant and feminine style, and iconic cuvee … Continue reading An Evening With Taittinger at Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur and Fast & Furious 8

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Arran Whisky Dinner at The Social Desa ParkCity and Modi & Rosa Review

Tim Chew

Arran Whisky Dinner at The Social Desa ParkCity [Event]   Alice and I headed over to The Social at Desa ParkCity recently for the Arran whisky tasting dinner by Single & Available (who is the distributor of Arran in Malaysia) and The Social. Like many Scotch whisky brands, Arran is named after the place the distillery is located at which in this case is the Isle of Arran. The Isle of Arran covers an area of 432 square kilometres, making it the largest island in the Firth of Clyde and the seventh largest Scottish island. The Arran distillery is the only … Continue reading Arran Whisky Dinner at The Social Desa ParkCity and Modi & Rosa Review

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The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur’s 30th Anniversary

Tim Chew

Read about my review of the Japanese buffet brunch at Kogetsu Japanese Restaurant at the second half of this feature.   [Hotel Happenings] The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur is set to mark its 30th Anniversary in April 2017. To commemorate the event, the hotel has put together a series of campaigns and promotional activities underlining the company’s unwavering commitment to continuously enhance its customer experience. Guests are able to enjoy a wide range of special 30th Anniversary offers in rooms, dining and spa segments as part of this great milestone throughout the whole month of April. Having officially opened its … Continue reading The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur’s 30th Anniversary