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California Pizza Kitchen, KLCC introduces 9 new items!

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:July 16, 2010
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California Pizza Kitchen, KLCC believes in constant refreshing & introduction of new exciting items, sometimes in tandem with festivals, sometimes for a bit of shaking things up on their already rather extensive menu.

Just earlier this year ( post HERE ) I was wow-ed by the chinese – inspired new items CPK added for Valentine’s Day & Asian Delight Lunar New Year Menu (think kung-po pasta & peking duck pizza!! ) & yesterday, I was bowled over by CPK’s CHEESEBURGER PIZZA!

During the previous review, I didn’t exactly like the taste of all the items as I find some to be overpowering; but this time, I was hard pressed to find any fault.

The cheeseburger pizza was probably the most anticipated one for me. Me, a pizza lover & burger – fanatic thought I would start dancing on the tables when I was told of such a lethal combo.

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The Last Polka – Homemade ice-cream in KL!

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:July 4, 2010
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1 teh tarik “kau” please!!!

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And here you go, my version of the BEST teh tarik “kau”. In ice cream form!!

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Starhill Midsummer Nights Feast 2010 – Shook!, Jakes’, Jogoya, Gonbei, Village Bar, Pak Loh Chiu Chow & Luk Yu Tea House – Special Menus

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:June 25, 2010
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In continuation from my post showcasing the Celebrity Chefs Special menus for the Midsummer Nights Feast 2010, (Check it out HERE – it’s not that expensive really…), I have compiled below the special menus by the above mentioned outlets for the week of Jul 2nd to Jul 9th.

Thanks to YTL, I had a blast stuffing myself silly with bite sized canapes at each of the participating outlets during the media launch. Datin Yasmin was there to officiate the event with a short, concise speech about the Celebrity Chefs this year as well as a brief introduction about the line-up of events to expect for this year’s Midsummer Nights Feast @StarHill Gallery.

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License to indulge – Gelatomio Lounge, Pavilion, KL!

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:May 23, 2010
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14 years ago, a suave Italian 😉 came to Malaysia and made Malaysia his home.
Like all others, he seeked the comfort of his country’s cuisine & FORTUNATELY for us, he did NOT open ANOTHER Italian restaurant.
Instead, he creates with his hands..lovely creamy gelato, the way he knows how, the way he recalls they were like in Italy & as authentically as possible despite being 9700km away from home.

Dr. Massimo Minecci started Gelatomio (aptly named My Gelato), from a humble 12 flavours shop to currently a gelati-empire boasting 60 flavours with outlets in Time Square, Subang Parade, Pavilion KL, Penang, Melaka and Johor.
He supplies approximately 70 major hotels and restaurants in KL which includes Shangri-La, Le Meridien, Pan Pacific, Prince Hotel, Hilton, G Hotel, chinoiz and espressamente.

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Silver Spoon Trattoria @ Wisma Menjalara, Bandar Menjalara, Kepong

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:May 20, 2010
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I have expected nothing less than stellar food for this session considering that I have been following Ms Jazz’s blog for a while. She is quite a food connoisseur herself, having been out of the country (it does broadens one’s culinary buds right?) as well as a regular patron in most fine dining restaurants.
Her reviews were pretty critical as well as honest. Which brings me to Silver Spoon Trattoria, her very own family establishment. One wouldn’t expect anything less than the best.

For example, the Chef is Chef Ken, who was the same Chef @ Ken’s cafe previously. Apparently he has quite a reputation.

And he is famous for his Tiramisu, or so I heard. Well, I find the Creme Brule (RM14) too sweet, the tiramisu (RM16) OK, intoxicatingly infused with alcohol (great for alcoholics) and the Choc Pot (RM15) a perfect medley of flavor and texture (mousse-like) but wonderfully rich. Yes, the chocolate pot is my favourite.

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Sakae Sushi..

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:May 2, 2010
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I’m pretty fussy with my choice of Japanese food. You can’t fault me really. The amount of Japanese eateries available; plus the on-going infiltration of Japanese, Japanese influenced, Japanese fusion , Japanese-French, Japanese – whatever outlets left us all with the luxury of choice; & in a way, has better educated all of us of the finer quality of Japanese cuisine.

So I have always wondered, why do people still patronise Sushi King? (which in my opinion, serves probably one of the most errr..”basic” tasting Jap food out there)
I think here is where the differentiation of prices comes in. While I would unabashedly recommend Rakuzen, Kura, Kampachi (you get the idea) for your Japanese fix, I did realized that mid- price range outlets such as Sushi King, Sakae Sushi, Don Sushi, Sushi Groove, Oh Sushi, Sushi Zen, Yo! Sushi survived for a reason.
Of all the above, my choice goes to Sakae Sushi.
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Why always Carlsberg & Tiger? Do check out craft beers @Craft Brews, Mutiara Damansara!

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:April 28, 2010
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My first visit here was at their “opening night for bloggers” back in Oct 2009.

I remembered enjoying the salted egg plants chips and the ribs. But someone ordered the burger & said it was mediocre. Well, I’m glad to say it’s much better NOW !

Anyhow, months later, I’m glad to be back & to see the crowd growing strong. Admittedly I didn’t think it would have lasted this long.

Then we sat down with Ben, the marketing whiz of Craft Brews, & as the night progressed, I could see why. Ben blew me away with his wealth of knowledge in beers, his passion in his job as well as his affability towards his customers.

Indeed admirable, for one do realised, if there is no passion in what you do, nothing worthy will materialise.

Both of us (me & UnkaLeong) enjoyed the session immensely; & I learnt so much. Dear Hsu Jen provided charming company. Thanks so much gal, for the invite!

Oh, by the way..this place is dog – friendly too! 😉 Dogs lovers rejoice!

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Craft Brews : The Food

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:April 27, 2010
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Note: We started the night with some craft beers but since the post is not ready yet, I’ve decided to post on the food 1st.

Food arrived soon after the beers; which was a blessing because the alcohol was gnawing at my stomach linings.

A complimentary cup of piquant Minestrone – like soup started us off on the right note & set the precedence for the sinful array of food ahead.

My favourites 😛 were the Spiced sausages in bacon skins (RM18), Caramelized Roast Pork II (200g of siew yoke!! – RM16) and Crispy Bacon Streaks (RM14).

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