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Makan Kitchen – DoubleTree by Hilton – Malaysia International Gourmet Festival 2012

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:October 17, 2012
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Starting off my first dining adventure for this MIGF month was Makan Kitchen at DoubleTree by Hilton.

This menu is specially crafted by Azri Abd Manaf, Makan Kitchen’s Head Chef and it highlights 11 dishes which explores the rich diversity of Malaysian cuisine like Beef Rib Rendang, Marinated Stuffed Baby Quail Tandoori, Wok Fried Tiger Prawns with Salted Egg Yolk, Chinese Barbecue Roasted Beef Cheek and more.

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MIGF 2012: Steaks at Qba Latin Bar & Grill, Westin KL

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:October 16, 2012
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When I met the bubbly Chef Pearl during the MIGF Gala Launch, she had proudly declared that she serves the best steaks in KL.

Now, that’s akin to waving a big red flag to my insatiable carnivorous self. And with the sheer amount of restaurants in KL and PJ, that is a very big claim.
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World Gourmet Festival 2012 – Robert Schinkel : Award-winning bartender, mixologist & Dilmah’s ambassador

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:October 15, 2012
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After the World Gourmet Buffet Lunch (see the spread HERE) the session was the Robert Schinkel World Gourmet Afternoon Tea Mixology by Dilmah.

Robert Schinkel is an award-winning bartender, mixologist & Dilmah’s ambassador on tea mixology for the last five years. He has been presenting this new trend in the world of cocktails throughout the world with innovative recipes, both with and without alcohol, and his skill to create signature drinks for persons, occasions or properties.
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Peruvian Food @ Ritz Carlton KL – October 9th -16th, 2012

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:October 14, 2012
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Foreign and out-of-the-ordinary cuisines intrigues me, no doubt due to its unfamiliarity. Each bite and each waft of aroma leaves so much room for interpretation; what could have possibly contributed to its taste, what makes it this colour, why was it of such textures?
My adventurous palate has lead me to the only known Peruvian restaurant in town – Ristretto at Mt Kiara. The experience didn’t do Peruvian cuisine justice. To be fair, Ristretto could have improved by now but I won’t know as I haven’t been back.

My next South American food experience was at the Venezuelan Gastronomic Fest 2012 Kuala Lumpur earlier in April.
The sweet Venezuelan Author and Chef Carmen Rawstron spent hours educating me about Venezuelan food and explained each dish she prepared that evening. I walk away with a wreath of priceless knowledge that I captured onto my blog and into memory.

A session with Peruvian Chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino of Restaurant & Bar Malabar, Lime Peru during the Singapore World Gourmet Summit 2012 shed further light to this exotic cuisine. Chef Pedro whipped up a ceviche on the spot and explained to us about leche de tigre.

This evening was no different. Chef Rafael Lopez-Aliaga of the JW Marriott in Lima was all smiles and all too happy to share about the dishes he prepared for us.

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HP Ink Advantage Launch 2012 – with amazing artwork by artist Red Hong Yi

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:October 13, 2012
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Printer launches are just another event. Trust me, I attended many.

But HP Ink Advantage Launch 2012 was something else. A rather brilliant collaboration with the unconventional yet talented artist Red Hong Yi, HP’s latest Ink Advantage campaign’s message of “Print More, Pay Less and Risk Nothing” was delivered across effectively via the astounding artwork by artist Red Hong Yi.

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MIGF 2012 – The Restaurant @ The Saujana Resort. Highlight: Foie Gras ice cream!

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:October 12, 2012
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It was an educational and a magnificent dinner session with Chef Alexander of The Restaurant at the Club at the Saujana Resort last week. His passion and his conviction to serving the best cuisine within the best of his capability was something I noticed and admire when I first met him last year. Another dinner followed (the Michel Rolland wines pairing) and his attention to detail and skillfully crafted menu shone again.

BELOW: Chef Alexander’s sublime foie gras ice cream.

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World Gourmet Festival 2012 – Bangkok: Chef Michael Mina & Chef Frédéric Vardon

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:October 11, 2012
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As I feasted on the lunch buffet (you may view the pictures HERE) at the Fours Seasons Bangkok, I waited for the 2 chefs Chef Michael Mina & Chef Frédéric Vardon to make their appearance.
Chef Micheal Mina dish’s was Roasted Foie Gras with Pineapple Confit, Macadamia Crunch, Green Cardamom Glaze while Chef Frédéric Vardon (Le 39V, Paris, France), staying true to his French cooking roots showed us his Argenteuil line-caught Sea Bass with Cooked and Raw Asparagus.

I liked Michael’s dish better as he gave tribute to some of the local ingredients by incorporating it into his dish, namely pineapples, cardamon and Thai basil leaves. We got to sample his recipe after the demonstration and I liked how the macadamia nuts complements the livery foie gras (think nutty and buttery) as well as how the tangy sweet Thai pineapples gave a sweet edge to the overall dish.