I have a friend. His name is Ryonn Leong. But before you write this off as a childish essay, let me clarify that childhood dreams — and not childishness — is what this article is about. You see, Ryonn who hails from Kelantan has been playing masak-masak since he was a kid. And I don’t…
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DISH, Dua Annexe: The Art of Dish-ing by Chef Steve Allen
My friends must think that I’ve gone missing by now. They’ve not heard of or seen my face for a good while now. But try explaining to them how your bosses and colleagues expect you to be a creative solution agency, an events company, a marketing & communications expert, social media titan, Bob the Builder,…
Jeff Lee Kitchen, Kampung Baru Sungai Buloh: A Great Discovery
We celebrate. We celebrate our jobs. We celebrate that we still have jobs. We celebrate that we still like our jobs. We celebrate for the many jobs well-done. We celebrate being able to work together and have yet to kill each other. We celebrate surviving another year despite it being murderous. We celebrate over lunch….
MIGF 2011: Mandarin Oriental KL Welcomes Chef Reto Weber to Mandarin Grill
This year marks the 11th year that Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur is participating in the Malaysian International Gourmet Festival (MIGF) 2011 with their signature Mandarin Grill restaurant (along with the hotel’s Cantonese kitchen, Lai Po Heen). The festival cannot come at a better time as Mandarin Oriental has just appointed a new Chef de Cuisine…
Li Yen, The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur: Mooning over Mid-Autumn Festival
Today is the 15th day of the eight month in the Chinese lunar calendar, which makes today – officially – the Mid-Autumn Festival (???). I know it is hard to keep track when the day is actually celebrated, given how early mooncakes of many different varieties are sold as early as July each year. Ironically, this festival…
Simply Mel’s, The Sphere Bangsar South: Eating at My Table
Our table is brimming with good things to eat. Some might say that it is over-spilling as we over-indulge (once again) in Aunty Melba’s cooking. The Panda and I have really grown to like the food here. Keluak Sambal, Chincalok Omelette, Papa Vincent’s Fish Cutlets, Crispy Belachan Wings and Salt Fish Pickle almost always make…
Ploy, Work @ Clearwater, Damansara Heights: Ploy With Your Food
I’m sure you’ve realised how little I’ve posted over the last two months. I blame work for taking up my daylight hours, and procrastination for ruling my nights. For a while I was too lazy to lug my camera around (I so need one of those tiny and chic system cameras) and on days which I did, I…
