Interview with Chef Marcel Kofler

Today’s Chef in the Spotlight is someone I met at the Norwegian Seafood Gala dinner. He was responsible for co-preparing that night’s wonderful spread with Chef Frank Naesheim and what a fantastic spread that was. He is non other than Chef Marcel Kofler, the executive Chef of Mandarin Oriental KL. Chef Marcel Kofler who was [...]

Interview with Chef Michael Elfwing

This week’s Chef in the Spotlight is a talented Chef as well as dear friend , Michael Elfwing -Chef de Cuisine of Senses, KL Hilton. If you see the previous post on Dimsum at Elegant Inn, we actually had lunch together and I managed to see the fun and laid-back side to Michael .. when [...]

Interview with Chef Samuele Alvisi

When foodies in Kuala Lumpur talk these days, its always about “oh, I’m going to Il Lido for lunch, or I just came back from dinner at il Primo.. or I’m off to Lafite for my tête-à-tête”. Well Cumi & Ciki have decided to make it their mission to find out, what makes these wonderful [...]

Interview with Chef Nathalie Arbefeuille

Those of you who have seen this post, know that Nathalie’s Gourmet Studio, is the new buzz word on the street. Me, I know Nathalie personally because she was once my baking teacher. Yes, Ciki actually bakes and cooks, though she claims she does not, because anyone can cook really, for survival, but not everyone [...]

Interview with Chef David King

It’s my favourite day of the week! Happy #followfriday readers! Here is the spin off from Blogger in the Spotlight (BITS) … Chef in the Spotlight – Chef D. King, for your reading pleasure. 1.What got you started? “I was working weekend nights as a kitchen steward, one day the garde manger chef didn’t turn [...]