Chef in the Spotlight – Chef Baptiste Fournier

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Today’s Chef in the Spotlight is Chef Baptiste Fournier of Sancerre, France, whom we met at Mezze KL, just last week. Voted as one of the top 6 young chefs in France by the famed Gault Millau guide, Baptiste took over the helm of the executive chef role from his father, Daniel at the family-owned [...]

Interview with Executive Chef Mohammad Ali Kunhi of The Majestic Hotel

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Today’s Chef in the Spotlight is Executive Chef Mohammad Ali Kunhi, of The Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.. During our recent stay at The Majestic KL, we got the opportunity to talk to the bubbly and personable, Executive Chef Mohammad Ali Kunhi. The Chef’s opening line to us was, “Please call me Mo”, and we knew [...]

Interview with Chef Yoann Bernard of The Ritz-Carlton KL

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Today’s Chef in the Spotlight, is none other than Ritz-Carlton KL’s soft spoken, executive chef who hails from Brittany, Chef Yoann Bernard. We managed to have some time alone with him, and asked him some questions that gave some insights into his life, as a Chef. Here is our interview with him. 1. Tell us [...]

Chef in the Spotlight – Emmanuel Stroobant

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Today’s Chef in the Spotlight, is none other than the charismatic Emmanuel Stroobant. He recently cooked a terrific meal for both me and Cumi, and not only did we love his food, we also found his way of life totally captivating. Married to a Malaysian lass from Seremban, Emmanuel finds that his heart is closest [...]

Chef in the Spotlight – Chef Darrell J. O’Neill

Chef Darrell was certainly born to cook. From a young age he dreamt of becoming a chef so he could travel the world, meet new people and create memories. He cooked his first dish at the mere age of 10 as he would help his mother bake and prepare meals at home. His passion lies [...]

Chef in the Spotlight – Chef Andrew Blundy

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We recently met Michelin guide accredited Chef Andrew Blundy, responsible for “Bring Me Food” at the Italian restaurant at DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur, called Tosca. This Modern Italian promotion goes on from the 22nd October – 30th November, featuring Chef Blundy who has had more than 25 years of experience under his belt. “Bring [...]

Chef in the Spotlight – Chef Stéphane Tremblay

We recently visited the Westin Beijing Financial Street to meet with and to interview, their Director of Kitchens, Chef Stéphane Tremblay who hails from Canada. As executive Chef of this 5 star hotel, Stéphane has had over 20 years culinary experience with leading luxury hotels and restaurants. Hospitality industry has taken him from his home [...]

Chef in the Spotlight -Chef Edward Lee

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Today’s Chef in the Spotlight, is none other than the Chef who’s famous for winning in the Iron Chef challenge versus José Garces, Chef Edward Lee. Chef Lee was born and raised in New York, had a successful career there, but as fate would have it, his flourishing career would lead him to Louisville, Kentucky [...]

Chef in the Spotlight – Chef Steve Allen of Dish & The Delicious Group

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As you might have already heard, The Delicious Group has a new Creative Chef, and this month is set to be full of surprises as the Delicious Group introduces 25 new dishes and opens its ninth cafe at Setia City Mall, Shah Alam. The latest line-up of new dishes was developed by Chef Kasdi Dahari, [...]

Chef in the Spotlight – Chef Garth Welsh of The Westin, Kuala Lumpur

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Today’s Chef in the Spotlight, is none other than an accomplished chef, with rugged good looks and a rather shiny C.V. to match. This is Chef Garth Welsh, The Westin Kuala Lumpur’s new Director of Kitchens. He oversees the overall kitchen operations and menu engineering of the six innovative restaurants of this swanky 5star hotel [...]

Interview with Chef in the Spotlight, Isadora Chai, of Bistro a Table

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Today’s Chef in the Spotlight is no stranger amongst the gourmands in Kuala Lumpur. She has really taken the local dining scene by storm. Petite and demure, she is famous for being the chef with the “larger than life” personality (and voice), and the force behind that French bistro in Petaling Jaya, known simply as [...]