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45 Thai-Italian Tapas & Beer at Tosca, DoubleTree Kuala Lumpur

Tim Chew

[Hotel Happenings]   This March and April, DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur brings an authentic Thai dining experience to Kuala Lumpur, featuring renowned Thai chefs from sister properties Conrad Bangkok and Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok. Starting from 1 March 2017 to 30 April 2017, DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur will be offering five (5) Thai inspired promotions at their F&B outlets. Head Thai Chef for Conrad Bangkok, Inthira “Chef Jib” Phumpaijitr, draws inspiration from a strong Thai family heritage, and has cultivated a robust hotel background in authentic Thai culinary. Combining hot cooking with a special skill in fruits and vegetable … Continue reading 45 Thai-Italian Tapas & Beer at Tosca, DoubleTree Kuala Lumpur

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Launch of Modi & Rosa Italian Dining & Wine Bar, Glo Damansara

Tim Chew

[Food & Beverage News]   Tracy and I headed over to Glo Damansara, Kuala Lumpur on 24 February 2017 for the launch of Modi & Rosa Italian Dining & Wine Bar, which was officiated by H. E. Mario Sammartino, the Italian ambassador to Malaysia. The latest F&B establishment in Glo Damansara is a new casual dining restaurant, lounge and wine bar and is a place that is suitable for both singles and families. Modi & Rosa prides itself on its authentic Italian cuisine and exclusive imported wines, and puts the famiglia or family spirit as the heart and soul of … Continue reading Launch of Modi & Rosa Italian Dining & Wine Bar, Glo Damansara

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Food Review – Meat Point Taman Tun Dr. Ismail (TTDI)

Tim Chew

[Review] Continuing my series on food and beverage establishments in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail is Meat Point – a steakhouse tucked away in a more unassuming part of TTDI between the Standard Chartered bank and Frisky Goat. Meat Point has been around for over four (4) years, and is known among residents of TTDI and surrounding areas as the go to place to enjoy good steak/ lamb. Owned by a Malay restaurateur, the restaurant is pork-free and alcohol-free and enjoys a good mix of both Malay and non-Malay customers. I’ve been wanting to try it for some time now and … Continue reading Food Review – Meat Point Taman Tun Dr. Ismail (TTDI)

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Valentine’s Day 2017 Menu at WIP, Bangsar Shopping Centre

Tim Chew

[Valentine’s Day]   Alice and I headed over to WIP! in Bangsar Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur, to try their Valentine’s Day 2017 menu which is entitled “Je t’aime Mon Cherie” which roughly translates to “I love you my darling/ dear”. The four (4) course French inspired wine pairing dining experience for couples is available at WIP! from 11 to 14 February 2017.  WIP! has partnered with UBER whereby you get a discount code for 2x RM20 UberBLACK rides to and from WIP upon comfirmed pre-booking with WIP!. (However do note that as it’s UberBlack, RM20 won’t take you very far without … Continue reading Valentine’s Day 2017 Menu at WIP, Bangsar Shopping Centre

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Valentine’s Day (2017) Menu at Prego, The Westin Kuala Lumpur

Tim Chew

[Valentine’s Day]   I enjoyed my Valentine’s Day dinner at Prego at The Westin Kuala Lumpur so much last year that I was looking forward to this year’s dinner with much anticipation and excitement. (Read about last year’s dinner here – https://timchew.net/2016/02/07/valentines-day-menu-review-2016-at-prego-at-the-westin-kuala-lumpur/) This year though, Prego at The Westin Kuala Lumpur has a special Valentine’s Semi-Buffet dinner entitled “Head Over Heels” that’s unlike the traditional sit down and course by course dinner like the previous year. This year’s dinner is semi buffet style showcasing a spread of authentic Italian staples which is perfect for big eaters like me! The dinner which … Continue reading Valentine’s Day (2017) Menu at Prego, The Westin Kuala Lumpur

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Valentine’s Day 2017 Menu at BABE – Japas Fun Dining

Tim Chew

[Valentine’s Day]   I’ve been very blessed throughout the years to have had the opportunity to dine at dinners prepared by Michelin starred chefs in the past and those dinners were so awesome that they remain in my mind to this day (even though I’ve done hundreds of reviews throughout the years). However nothing quite prepared me for the Valentine’s Day dinner menu at BABE – Japas Fun Dining which is located in Work@Clearwater in Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur. BABE – Japas Fun Dining has a most remarkable and impressive 10 course menu for the upcoming Valentine’s Day this year … Continue reading Valentine’s Day 2017 Menu at BABE – Japas Fun Dining

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Valentine’s Day 2017 Menu at La Risata Damansara

Tim Chew

[Review]   Janet and I recently headed over to La Risata in Medan Damansara to try their 2017 Valentine’s Day menu. La Risata Damansara has actually been in the neighbourhood for a long time, having opened in 1999 in a single shop lot which has since expanded into two shop lots. La Risata, means “the laughter”, and have two (2) outlets in the Klang Valley namely in the suburbs of Ampang and Medan Damansara, serving Italian food since 1996. The restaurant is well known among locals and expats alike for their good variety of authentic Italian dishes ranging from traditional wood-fired oven … Continue reading Valentine’s Day 2017 Menu at La Risata Damansara

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Valentine’s Day 2017 Menu at Samplings on the Fourteenth, Berjaya Times Square Hotel

Tim Chew

[Valentine’s Day]   My partner in crime and I headed over to Samplings On The Fourteenth Restaurant at Berjaya Times Square Hotel recently to try their (2017) Valentine’s Day menu. The restaurant will be offering a 4-course dinner prepared by Chef Val which is available only on 14th February 2017 from 6.30pm till 10.30pm and priced at RM298 nett per pax (or RM596 nett per couple) inclusive of dinner, photo booth, door gift and lucky draw.   Appetizer Pan-Seared Foie Gras, Balsamic Jelly, Dried Cherry Confit and Butterscotch I love a well cooked piece of foie gras and Chef Val cooked … Continue reading Valentine’s Day 2017 Menu at Samplings on the Fourteenth, Berjaya Times Square Hotel

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Valentine’s Day 2017 Menu at Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill, Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Tim Chew

[Valentine’s Day]   Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur is all set to celebrate love this Valentine’s Day at Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill while Level 32 will be specially setup for the romantic occasion. Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill has created a special ‘love-inspired’ menu for this love celebration.  It is a 6-course carefully planned menu, priced at RM488 nett per couple inclusive of a glass of bubbly for each person and a rose for the lady. There will also be a 2-piece live band to serenade diners with some romantic numbers, while the tables will all be setup with rose … Continue reading Valentine’s Day 2017 Menu at Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill, Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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90 Plus Wine Club Malaysia Wine Pairing Lunch

Tim Chew

[Event]   Josephine and I headed over to Antara Restaurant at Old Malaya, in downtown Kuala Lumpur on 14 January 2017 for the 90 Plus Wine Club Wine Pairing Lunch. The 90 Plus Wine Club is Napa Valley’s Premiere, International Wine Club, and supplies their members with the finest wines in the region, all pre-selected based upon their 90+ ratings. The wines included are a cross-section of Napa Valley wines and the surrounding areas. Membership in the club grants members the privilege of having all of the wines shipped over on a regularly scheduled basis at a significantly lower transportation expense than … Continue reading 90 Plus Wine Club Malaysia Wine Pairing Lunch