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Best of Smokehouse BBQ at Vasco’s, Hilton Kuala Lumpur (Sentral)

Tim Chew

[Hotel/ Dining] Best of Smokehouse BBQ at Vasco’s, Hilton Kuala Lumpur    We recently headed over to Hilton Kuala Lumpur for the preview of the Best of Smokehouse BBQ international buffet dinner at the hotel’s all-day-dining restaurant – Vasco’s. The Best of Smokehouse BBQ dishes will be available from 1 September to 9 October 2019, as part of the international buffet. The barbecue buffet features different types and cuts of meat from various South Western American states, where each state has its own unique sauce, rub, and style of cooking. Texas is famous for smoked brisket, lamb ribs and hot … Continue reading Best of Smokehouse BBQ at Vasco’s, Hilton Kuala Lumpur (Sentral)

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Dutch Mussel Festival at Southern Rock Seafood, Bangsar (2019)

Tim Chew

[Upcoming Event]   Southern Rock Seafood will be having their Dutch Mussel Festival on Sunday, 25 August 2019 from 12.00noon to 10.00pm. The event will feature “musselicious” family fun, loads of fresh and cooked seafood dishes, live music, comedy, competitions, drinks and dancing! Early Bird Tickets priced only at RM35 per pax and are availble for purchase online at https://shop.southernrockseafood.com.my/products/Dutch-Mussels-Festival/120 before 22 August 2019, after which the tickets will be at the normal price of RM55.00 per pax. The tickets are inclusive of food and drink vouchers which are redeemable for: Pot of Dutch Mussels or 3 Irish Oysters or … Continue reading Dutch Mussel Festival at Southern Rock Seafood, Bangsar (2019)

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“Orient Lustre” Mooncakes at Tao Chinese Cuisine, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur Hotel

Tim Chew

[Hotel/ Dining]   Janet and I headed over to InterContinental Kuala Lumpur for the preview of Tao’s Chinese Cuisine’s preview of their 2019 range of mooncakes themed “Orient Lustre” which were specially prepared by Master Dim Sum Chef, Chef Lo Tian Sion and his team. The series of mooncakes this year blends classics with fresh modernity, featuring a range of baked mooncakes and delicately crafted snow skin mooncakes, presented in a classic elegant packaging. This year’s signature is the Almond Baked Skin, Pandan, Cream Cheese Salted Yolk and Chestnut Mooncake which is designed in a beautiful flower shape. Different than … Continue reading “Orient Lustre” Mooncakes at Tao Chinese Cuisine, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur Hotel

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Lunch with The Botanist Gin and their Brand Ambassadors, Chloe Wood and Rick Joore

Tim Chew

[Event]     Headed over to Chocha Foodstore along Petaling Street in downtown Kuala Lumpur on 16 July 2019 for an exclusive and intimate luncheon with The Botanist Gin and their Brand Ambassadors, Chloe Wood and Rick Joore. A sensory introduction to the brand preceded the eclectic lunch with Chocha’s fusion dishes served alongside some bespoke The Botanist cocktails. It was certainly an interesting experience and an opportunity to get up close and personal with the brand ambassadors who were happy to share their knowledge on the brand.       The Botanist is Islay’s first and only dry gin. Now … Continue reading Lunch with The Botanist Gin and their Brand Ambassadors, Chloe Wood and Rick Joore

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Dining & Hospitality News – August 2019

Tim Chew

[Hotel/ Dining] Guest Chef Gari Abdel at Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara    Crystal and I headed over to Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara on 1 August 2019 for official launch of the hotel’s “Flavours of Morocco” promotion in partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Kuala Lumpur. The launch was held at Le Bar Cocktail & Stories and was officiated by Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara’s General Manager, Mr Franck Loison, and Madam Nawal Arifi, Deputy Head of Mission from the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Kuala Lumpur. The hotel invited Moroccan guest chef, Gari Abdel from … Continue reading Dining & Hospitality News – August 2019

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Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur’s 13th Anniversary Celebration & Shanghai Night Season 5 at Skybar Kuala Lumpur

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[Hotel/ Hospitality] Summer Party at Skybar in Conjunction with Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur’s 13th Anniversary Celebration   We headed over to Skybar at Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur on 20 July 2019 for the hotel’s 13th Anniversary Summer Party featuring guest DJs Jodie and Lady Anna on the decks, and supported by The Botanist and Belvedere Vodka. Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur was conceived as a “new generation city centre hotel” when it first opened its doors in August 2006, and soon became a leading business class hotel in Kuala Lumpur. It was very strategically located right in Kuala Lumpur City Centre with integrated access to … Continue reading Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur’s 13th Anniversary Celebration & Shanghai Night Season 5 at Skybar Kuala Lumpur

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Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc’s ‘Dinner In Blue’ (2019) at Chateau de Caffeinees, Kuala Lumpur

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  Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc had an exclusive dining experience themed “Dinner In Blue” on 12 July 2019 at Chateau de Caffeinees in Kuala Lumpur. The venue was draped in blue and adorned in opulent décor depicting the iconic blue-hued bottle and one of the colours of the French flag, illuminating a cool ambience.      1664 Blanc is once again involved with the local fashion scene, this time as the official beer of the upcoming KL Fashion Week 2019 (KLFW 2019). As a teaser of this gala event which takes place from 21 to 25 August 2019, there was a fashion … Continue reading Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc’s ‘Dinner In Blue’ (2019) at Chateau de Caffeinees, Kuala Lumpur

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Yannick Bovy Celebrates 100 Years of Nat King Cole Album World Tour Live in Kuala Lumpur 2019

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[Upcoming Event]    Growing up, Yannick Bovy used to be heavily influenced by his grandparents’ taste in music, which led to his love for Nat King Cole. In March 2019, the American Jazz Legend would have turned 100 and Bovy felt it was only natural to honour the founding father of silky ballads and catchy swing with fourteen covers, including ” The Soul of Nat King Cole “- written by Will Tura in his album, Yannick Bovy Celebrates 100 Years of Nat King Cole.   This 4 and 5 October 2019, Yannick Bovy will be bringing Nat King Cole’s music to … Continue reading Yannick Bovy Celebrates 100 Years of Nat King Cole Album World Tour Live in Kuala Lumpur 2019

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New Summer 2019 Menu at Meatology by Chef Yenni Law, TTDI (Part 2)

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[Dining]   Read my first visit to Meatology by Chef Yenni Law first – https://timchew.net/2019/06/14/new-summer-2019-menu-at-meatology-by-chef-yenni-law-ttdi-part-1/ I was so impressed by food at Meatology by Chef Yenni Law that I decided to pay another visit, this time with Ruby, Veron and Andy in tow (unfortunately Denise wasn’t free that evening) to try more items on their extensive meaty menu! To recap – Chef Yenni has been in the F&B industry for over 20 years, including a stint in England and Spain. In December 2004, she took over the management of Boathouse, a little neighbourhood restaurant located along Lorong Rahim Kajai 14 … Continue reading New Summer 2019 Menu at Meatology by Chef Yenni Law, TTDI (Part 2)