UNESCO World Heritage Sites, a reputation for the best street food in Malaysia (including Penang Assam Laksa making CNN’s Top 10 list of the World’s Most Delicious Foods), laid back island life, green hills and sea vistas, Penang is sprouting with t…
Month: April 2012
Hard Rock Hotel, Batu Ferinnghi, Penang, Malaysia
Welcome drinks and memorabilia Say hello to The Beatles The unmistakable entrance Although it’s right on the beach, we hardly left the hotel Shady deck chairs under the trees and by the pool Big kids and little kids are taken care of with …
Hard Rock Cafe, Batu Feringghi, Penang, Malaysia
You can’t miss the entrance Dining tables are cleared later in the evening to make way for some hip swinging and toe tapping to the nightly rock n’ roll band Acts change regularly and special guests are a frequent feature – this band from K…
Pizzeria, Hard Rock Hotel, Batu Feringghi, Penang, Malaysia
Sit under fanned coverage or in the natural shade of the trees Wood fired pizzas are what Chef Joe is known for Chef Joe Italiano preparing one of his specialities Of course there are cocktails – Penang Island Ice Tea, Purple Haze & Bahama Ma…
Wine Lunch @ Millesime, Solaris Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Wine lunch is paired with an easy drinking chardonnay and merlot from Australia. Bread is something special and they’re very fussy about the butter selection importing a brand from France. Chicken Pastrami with Packham Pear & Pine Nuts (Chicken past…
Gourmet Hour @ Millesime, Solaris Dutamas, KL
Gourmet Hours at Millesime have brought new meaning to Happy Hour drinks Not your usual bar snacks Gourmet Sandwiches Warm Haloumi Cheese with Beetroot and Saffron Aioli Australian Master Kobe Beef Sandwiches Open Salmon Sandwiches Smoked Duck Sandwiches Smo…
Straits Collection, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
The entrance to the residences in Armenian St. Living area of 95 Armenian St. Kitchen and courtyard Two upstairs bedrooms – double bed & 2 singles The semi open upstairs area leading to the shower room – fully equipped with rain shower and luxurio…
Rasa Sayang, A Little Piece of Heaven, Penang, Malaysia
Sweet nutmeg welcome drinks on arrival to the Rasa Wing lobby. Spacious rooms with bed and living area divided by a fully equipped desk and separate bath and dressing area. Small details such as a fresh fruit basket, quality L’Occitane bath pr…
New Chef @ Neroteca, Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Chef Massimo Zampar Cute bar tender + Manager Alex’s cocktail creation, the Teca – gin, Aperol & grapefruit juice shaken over ice – simple and refreshing Chef Massimo at work and Chilled Tomato Soup with Burrata Carnaroli Risotto …
Spasso Milano, Straits Quay Marina Mall, Penang, Malaysia
Sunny location by the marina Bruschetta al Pomodoro – toasted bastone bread topped with tomato, garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil 18.80RM Alaskan Scallop and Cherry Tomato Spaghetti 38.80RM Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli ̵…
Venezuelan Gastronomic Fest @ Vogue Cafe, Renaissance Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Venezuelan Author and Chef Carmen Rawstron Entertainment at the opening ceremony provided by Huascar Barradas Latin Trio – catch them in concert at the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas Monday April 23rd + Venezuelan dancing beauties Ensalada d…
Irrawaddy Fine Foods, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
The entrance to Irrawaddy Fine Foods in a quiet shady street with a small parking lot out front – something of a rarity in the city House baked European style breads are a reason many regulars keep returning After 5pm the breads are half price! Chef Tommes R…