We settle down to dinner at the spanking new Spasso Milano at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, and as we chat and enjoy the wine, the waiter places in front of my plate, an almost lethally large portion of Risotto Alla Milanese served as the classic Risotto and dressed generously with a fragrant aroma of Saffron. I [...]
Verona Trattoria Section 17
December 29, 2011 By 17 Comments
At first glance, Verona Trattoria seems like an odd match for the quiet neighbourhood of section 17. Located right next to Bistro a Table, as well, you would think it might feel a little daunted by the French fine-dining restaurant next door. Though it calls itself a bistro, we know how high end the food [...]
An Unfortunate Christmas Incident at NeroVivo
November 25, 2011 By 15 Comments
A mischievious Mr.V, an IT geek, at a ripening age of 20, had the unfortunate role of unleashing the spirits of Christmas a little to early before the 25th of December. As you can see below, the surprised look of Ms.R as the feisty spirits of Christmas raced out of the magic crystal ball, streaking [...]
Robert Mondavi Winemakers Dinner at Favola Le Meridien KL
October 24, 2011 By 16 Comments
Who is Robert Mondavi? Well, Mondavi believed that the path to a better lifestyle was through the appreciation of wine, food, and art. He is the person who also believed that Napa Valley could be the center for that lifestyle, producing wines that belonged in the company of the great wines of the world, and [...]
Interview with Chef Fabrizio, at Le Meridien KL
June 4, 2011 By 14 Comments
Well what you just saw was our interview with Chef Fabrizio – a talented and experienced Italian chef who has worked in many countries including Italy, France, the middle east and now Beijing. Chef Fabrizio heads Prego, The Westin Beijing but for the short period of one week, i.e. from the 4th to the 12th [...]
il Lido
March 19, 2011 By 10 Comments
Singapore’s polished Italian restaurant, il Lido, which has been doing a brisk business since it opened in June 2010, in the Yap Kwan Seng neighbourhood, feels like a very familiar kind of place. And it should. We have been coming here regularly for close to a year now and the place still looks as swanky [...]
Osteria Real Blue
February 28, 2011 By 29 Comments
The dining room isn’t exactly awe-inspiring, but it’s comfy and warm, with a combination of blue painted walls and exposed brick on the walls, the old-world charm of well-worn tables and an airy front kitchen. I wonder if that’s why they call this place, Osteria, Real blue? Anyway, apart from the unorthodox deco, the message [...]
Garibaldi
February 17, 2011 By 27 Comments
We Heart Garibaldi! No, not Garibaldi the Italian military and political figure, but Garibaldi the restaurant. Kuala Lumpur’s march toward more elegant Italian restaurants continues at Garibaldi, a warm, trendy restaurant in Bangsar Village. Ah, but there are signs of potential greatness here. The pastas are incredibly fresh and of the highest quality; homemade spaghetti, [...]
Spasso Milano
December 30, 2010 By 10 Comments
Spasso Milano is one of the newest additions to the never-ending list of Italian restaurants in Kuala Lumpur. This being the last week of the year and all, I am pretty happy to say that we found a cool new restaurant to add to our list of “likes”, thanks to Sean of Eat Drink KL, [...]
ilLido Celebrates its Official Opening!
December 1, 2010 By 15 Comments
This has been one busy weekend, I tell you! A big congratulations to Lyla for hosting such a spectacular Launch of their lounge bar at ilLido, just last week. Picture this. Many shiny, happy people and celebrities milling about, set against the backdrop of KL’s iconic landmarks, Petronas Twin Towers and the KL Tower. Even [...]
A ‘G’ Spot in the City
November 5, 2010 By 29 Comments
Just a couple of weekends ago, Cumi & Ciki were invited by the lovely Melissa Hon, the Marketing & Communications Manager of GTower Hotel to come over and check out their spanking new hotel. As you probably know, Kuala Lumpur is a thriving multi-racial metropolis that fuses spectacular architecture, colourful street markets, lush greenery and [...]
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