Food Explorer & Home Chef
Guinness lovers can now enjoy their favourite draught in the comfort of their own home with Guinness Draught in a Can. This latest addition to the Heineken Malaysia Berhad portfolio is made from roasted barley, malt, hops, yeast, water and a dash of magic – …
Probably every ramen fan on town would have tried this place already so I’m just adding my tow cents worth. Kanbe Ramen opened just before MCO 2.0 and queues were at least 45mins waiting time if not 1 hour. No way was I gonna spend …
Jameson, the world’s No.1 Irish whiskey, presents Joliday, the ultimate Jameson Glamping Experience which will happen from June 24 to 26. Set in the stunning, tropical surroundings of Perak, glampers can expect to enjoy a mixture of exciting activities over a 2D/1N trip including a thrilling adventure i.e. exciting whitewater rafting; live DJ sessions and performances featuring local talents including Aidaho, Vanns Ngo, Talitha., Saint Kylo, Roshan, and Reeve; an evening of delicious BBQ food and live music; classic Jameson Bond & Connect games; all with a refreshing Jameson, Ginger & Lime in hand. Consumers will be in the running to win this ultimate glamping experience via the Joliday Contest from now until May 31, 2022. Winners will be announced on June 7.
Pooi Wan, Head of Marketing at Pernod Ricard Malaysia added, “Joliday presents guests with the natural charm of the rustic surroundings alongside truly unique Jameson experiences. Jameson believes that unspoken bonds happen when kindred spirits connect, and echoing our #WidenTheCircle campaign last March, we want to encourage people to celebrate that spark between them over a glass of Jameson and joins us in putting their own spin on safely connecting, because like our smooth, triple-distilled whiskey, this experience is meant to be shared.”
A total of 6 grand prize winners will get to stay and experience The Spirits Tent which fits 3 people, while a total of 18 runner-ups will get to stay in The Kindred Hut which fits 2 people. Both packages include whitewater rafting sessions, breakfast and a BBQ dinner. There will also be 10 consolation prize winners who will receive a complimentary bottle of Jameson Irish Whiskey each.
HOW TO WIN:
For more info, visit http://www.jameson-connects.com/
From press release
Given the buzz about the new ramen joint in town and how the chef is Sapporo-born chef Kita Koichi trained under the late Kawana-san who ran Kiori-tei in Shibuya, I had to try Ken Shin-Ryu for myself to see if it was worth the hype. If …
Off the top of your head, how many songs on Lemon Tree do you know? Citrusy, refreshing and energising – The Lemon Tree café located at Menara Lien Hoe, Tropicana, is pretty much about these vibes. The 1,700sq ft café is bathed in light streaming …
Delivering yet another innovative showcase, Carlsberg invites beer lovers on a “Real Spicy, Real Smooth” drinking and dining exBEERience campaign this April and May.
Carlsberg Smooth Draught, together with Penang-born Chef Mano Thevar of the Michelin-starred restaurant Thevar, presents boundary-defying cuisine paired perfectly with its signature smooth brew and promises an evening of unforgettable smooth and spicy gastronomy.
Conceptualised for those with a natural affinity for beer and spice, this campaign explores the realm of creative modern Indian cuisine elevated by the silky-smooth finish of Carlsberg Smooth Draught. Bringing together Malaysians’ long-standing love affair with spice, complemented by the freshly tapped beer, this specially curated volcanic feast tests unique ways of enjoying everyone’s favourite brew.
“Carlsberg has always prided itself in giving consumers more occasions to celebrate as well as contemporary ways to enjoy our beer. This ‘Real Spicy, Real Smooth’ dining event with Chef Mano is part of that exciting endeavour where we can delight beer lovers in more explorative ways. Working with a talent like Chef Mano also gives us the opportunity to elevate and innovate beer drinking for today’s modern drinker,” said Stefano Clini, Managing Director of Carlsberg Malaysia.
According to Chef Mano Thevar, “Carlsberg Smooth Draught’s signature smoothness and refreshing hoppy taste makes it a great pairing beer to the spicy elements of Indian-fusion food. So much so that when this partnership came about, I was really excited to get on board. The idea is to bring food lovers on a journey that will fire up the senses and ignite palates with unexpected combinations of fiery flavours, and I can say with full confidence that this dining exBEERience is one dinner series beer lovers are not going to want to miss.”
Capturing an array of Indian flavours as never before, Chef Mano has crafted a full four-course dinner with fierce new concoctions infused with Carlsberg Smooth Draught, based on the beer’s flavour profile. Guests will have a choice of chicken, seafood or a vegetarian main along with a small opening snack, an appetiser and dessert at the end, paired seamlessly with Carlsberg Smooth Draught throughout the evening for a smooth easy finish.
A first-class treat for Carlsberg Smooth Draught beer fans, 100 lucky contest winners and their partners will be rewarded with the ultimate dining exBEERience Grand Prize. The full VIP excursion to the dinner at a location in KL includes accommodation, a chauffeur driven ride for the evening and a date with Michelin-starred Chef Mano Thevar serving up distinct delicacies specially created for the “Real Spicy, Real Smooth” spread worth RM2,000!
April also heats up with further rewards happening all over town. Consumers who frequent their favourite bars or pubs will be able to enjoy a sizzling happy hour deal anytime they purchase 10 half pints, six full pints, two buckets or a tower of Carlsberg Smooth Draught. To top that off, they will also be in the running to win a coveted spot for two at the “Real Spicy, Real Smooth” dining exBEERience.
Available at participating super and hypermarkets, 99 Speedmart and official Carlsberg online stores, RM5 Touch ‘n Go e-wallet credit is up for grabs with purchases of two 6-can Carlsberg Smooth Draught packs or RM10 Touch ‘n Go e-wallet credit with a purchase of one carton (24-can pack) of Carlsberg Smooth Draught. This also gives consumers another avenue to win a seat at the table at the exclusive dinner party!
100 lucky winners will also be able to claim RM388 Touch ‘n Go e-wallet credit when they purchase RM20 worth of Carlsberg Smooth Draught in participating convenience stores. Contest ends May 31, 2022 so give it a try for a chance at an amazing dinner!
Meanwhile, for those who prefer catching up with friends at their local coffeeshops, they will be able to enjoy two big bottles of Carlsberg Smooth Draught, plus an additional RM2 price off their purchase!
Visit https://www.carlsbergsmoothdraught.com to find out more about promotions in-store and be sure to ‘Like’ and ‘Follow’ @CarlsbergMY on Facebook and Instagram for Carlsberg’s latest activities and giveaways.
From press release
Hong Kong-based coffee chain, The Coffee Academïcs (TCA), said to be a multiple award-winning speciality coffee brand, made its debut at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. Spanning some 2,013 sq ft with an 80-seating capacity, the cafe offers a different coffee experience for enthusiasts, given its interesting …
Taste is a very personal thing, but I dare say The Roulade Rasa Sayang from Elevete Pattiserie should appeal to most people. A light and fresh pandan sponge roll layered with swiss meringue coconut buttercream and gula Melaka syrup, reminiscent of the traditional ondeh-ondeh, this …
Chef Andy Choy (Chateau Dionne) said the theme for The CKT Supper club this month was ‘Italy’ and not Italian, otherwise we would be better off at a true blue Italian resto. He’s being honest, and frankly, it did feel more like Malaysian fusion with the teeny bits of Italian accents, what with Wagyu with rendang sauce, and roti tissue inspired paper thin bread with Western ‘dhall’ made with split peas instead of chuck peas, and all.
But theme aside, regardless what was being served, chef Andy cannot be faulted for his flawless creations as everything he does taste exquisite and sumptuous, well, at least to me anyway. Heck, in the hands of a pro like Andy, he’d probably be able to make even plain cream crackers into classy haute cuisine.
Most of the diners drooled over the Wagyu, which was delish as it was perfectly executed in terms of texture and tenderness, but it was a bit too rendang-ish for me. I much preferred the spring chicken with sausage stuffing, a mixture of chicken, beef and duck meat and herbs – this was love at first bite.
Caprese salad took the form of a refreshing fruit salad with burrata, drizzled with reduced balsamic sauce which mimicked our local rojak sauce. The grilled calamari, toasty and fragrant, was given a Malaysian spin, stuffed with fried rice. Maybe if it was stuffed with a different grain eg. quinoa, would it have been more ‘Italy’? But this was probably the only carbo during the meal, apart from the bread at the start, so maybe that’s why Andy wanted to include rice in his menu.
What was Italian was the delightful limoncello (could easily have had another one.. or five), housemade pasta (could be more el dente) with reduced prawn broth and aioli (bit on the salty side), traditional gelato, almost like a soft serve, and creamy decadent tiramisu. Oh yes, and the lovely concentrated minestrone accompanied by Japanese fish Izaki, kinmedai and tai (sea bream) instead of the usual beef chunks.
The whole idea of a supper club was to experiment with flavours and ideas, and that we did, coupled with generous drinks with a bunch of familiar faces (we didn’t make prior arrangements but just turned out that way), made it a thoroughly enjoyable night. Till we eat again, salute!
Some quick background: Chef Andy Choy has close to 20 years’ experience and worked with Michelin-starred restaurants by Guy Savoy and Gordon Ramsay in Paris, London and Dubai. He also spent 8 years in China before returning to helm Chateau Dionne, together with partner David Lim. He started The CKT Supperclub early this year, with just a select few seats each time, eagerly snapped up by diners who were willing to experiment with him. At the time of posting, next month’s theme hadn’t been decided but since then, Andy declared Hong Kong to the next destination and all seats haven been taken up. Perhaps if there are cancellations … stay tuned, yeah!
Add: Add: 24G, Jalan Medan Setia 2, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur. tel: 018-318 8199
It’s that time of the year when you get extra strong cravings for rendang and other Malaysian favourites. Give the cook at home a break and gather the family for a Ramadan buffet feast at Citarasa Nipah in EQ, KL. Featuring classic kampung dishes prepared …