Prego, Westin Hotel, Bukit Bintang, MalaysiaPrego has begun the year with a change in menu, music and prices. They carry on delivering some of their old crowd pleasers but are now offering options for the health conscious by giving a choice of wholemeal and gluten/ dairy free pastas and pizza bases. We tried out the new crab and broccoli past…
La Bodega, Bangsar, MalaysiaLa Bodega, is a fitting locale for tapeando, the act of eating tapas customarily tailgated by your favourite tipple. Terracotta tiled floors, dark wooden furniture, Spanish memorabilia and a low rumbling of Latin tunes have made a consistent hit with locals and expats alike. Do as the Spanish and co…
Canoodling, Bangsar Village II, MalaysiaAs with all of the BIG Group restaurants, Canoodling is style laden with a fun clean design. Well lit and bedecked with cooking utensils, lamps and a giant chalkboard it is simply a pleasant place to be. Serving a mix of, you guessed it, noodles, you'll fulfill your carbohydrate needs in one sitting…
Illy Cafe, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaIlly Cafe is basically a glass box allowing you green views of the garden, pool and bar area at Terrace behind Hock Choon. Made comfortable with long sleek benches, sofas and intimate tables for two, they've done surprisingly well with such a small space. The best bit though is that they serve Illy …
Lunch at Living Food Cafe Bistro, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaMore gratifying goodness from Living Food: Tomato tapas; fresh juice; new look for the raw pancakes accompanied by blueberry non-dairy icecream in a passionfruit cup; a tasteful trio of zucchini with pesto, bon bon and cashew cream sauces; and finally a happily unsinful raw version of the Canadian N…
New Mixologist & Cocktails @ Tate, The Intermark, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaInventive mixologist, Karl at Tate, The Intermark, has been letting his creative juices flow and designing some decidedly memorable cocktails. Using some classic mixers and adding a touch of local flavour some of his newbies are a cheery change to the regular list.Each comes with its own story...As …
Afternoon Tea @ The Pressroom, Bangsar, MalaysiaAfter a day of shopping at BSC, a fitting spot to take a rest and refuel is The Pressroom. The breezy open setting yawning out to a verdant oasis is perfect to regain your breathe and recharge your tummy. Ideally choose a table adjacent to the garden to make the most of the green views and al fresco…
Mochi Sweets, The Gardens, Bangsar, MalaysiaDrawn to a hovering crowd, like an insect to the light, I discovered the Mochi Sweets stand in Gardens Mall. Glutinous rice flour pounded into a soft chewy casing and filled with creamy not too sweet ice cream was the cause of the commotion. After making my purchase the vendor told me to wait 30 min…
Zaini Satay, Ampang Jaya, KL, MalaysiaWho knew that this humble satay stall in Naan Corner has a legendary history? Zaini happens to be the grandson of the famous "king of satay" who began Majid Satay way back when Dang Wangi was known as Campbell Road. As Zaini tells it, his grandfather started out carrying satay around on a kandar sti…
Nerofico 3rd Anniversary, Damansara, MalaysiaNerofico celebrated its third anniversary last Wednesday evening with free flowing drinks, captivating canapes and a lively line up of entertainment. Living up 100% to the vibrant atmosphere it already has a reputation for, the fabulous host Shelah! guided guests through a sneak peak of the upcoming…