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Glenfiddich Whiskey Tasting @ Tate, The Intermark

06/11/2011 No Comments

My dream as a food blogger had finally had materialize whereby getting invites from restaurant owner, then wine tasting and finally a invitation to whiskey tasting was my final wish as a food blogger. It do take a while to achieve it yet I am happy that all had come true. Tate

Well, put that aside and let’s head to one of a exclusive place also a very hidden joint, that if you do not look carefully, you would not know actually that there is a bar in there, the design of the outlook makes it look like a normal wall that been build up like that. The sign to locate for this exclusive bar is this little hat that hang out act as a lighting is the main entrance to head into the bar.

For guys, you are looking for a small cozy yet classy with its own kind to have a small gathering sessions or meeting clients, I will be introducing you Tate, the exclusive gentleman’s club which is first of its kind in KL.

After walk thru the main entrance, then you will be greeted by this iron amour that stood right in the middle.

Tate is actually another entity own by Big Group (those famous outlet like Plan B, Bens General Food Store and a few more) that this is their latest outlet.

The concept is inspired by the era of 1920’s as this kind of gentlemen’s club is exclusively open to its member only. Its a whole new world for them to drink and chill at this whole environment.

Getting the concept, they offer good cigars for you to choose from . .

A cosy leather sofa area, that can be converted into a private area by closing the wooden door, and filled with a tv that played Charlie’ Chaplin movie.

On the main area, huge cushion with very comfortable pillow and leather like luggage table is very unique in design.

The ambiance is certainly very old style classy even with their bar tender wearing tight long sleeves shirt are ready to serve you.

The place certainly look lively with many people are well dress up.

Let’s head to the main agenda for tonight which is Glenfiddich Single Malk Scoth Whiskey tasting, that we get to taste from year 12, 15, 18 and 21 years old. The session is host by Barry Chalmers – South East Asian Ambassador for Glenfiddich.

Glenfiddich means Valley of the Deer in Gaelic, that is why you can see their bottles or logo is a deer logo. This whiskey is produce from Scotland. More details from Wikipedia – Click here

How many of you are actually a single malt drinker? I am certainly one of them.

The actual visual to show you different years have different aroma in it.

We were all given a Glenfiddich matt with the little glass placement on top of each picture that represents the year.

Different years, have different colour, texture, smoothness and aroma. As for this we start off with the 12 years old.

After pouring out, take the little glass, cover it with your whole palm to use body heat to warm it a up a bit. By this method, with a bit of body heat, the aroma of the alcohol is able to produce. You can try to smell on the whiskey before and after, as before the aroma was not that strong and after using this method, you can smell the nice aroma easily.

As for the 12 years old Glenfiddich would be a good choice for starter that are trying out single malt. Taste would not be so strong, easy to drink, smooth, a bit sweet fruity after taste

15 years old – I find the first sip is a bit spicy in the beginning , certainly it is more smooth compare to the 12 years old, taste a bit of oak and spice that the after taste tends to float longer

18 years old – Now as for this bottle, I can taste a bit more on wood which is from the long keeping process, rich in flavour, less spicy compare to the 15 years old, and fairly sweet after taste on scented apple and wood.

21 years old – Most of the whiskey on 21 years old that will come up with the most expensive, whereby the process of getting this in perfect condition is very long, and full process of craftsmanship on barrels, keeping it in a perfect condition that makes all the 21 years old unique in its kind.

For the first time tasting a 21 years old whiskey, I find it super smooth, very smooth aroma, easy to drink and taste a bit smokey, ripe banana, a bit spicy and sweet vanilla taste. Very unique in its kind.

In between 18 years old and 21 years old, most people will prefer only either one, as I prefer the 21 and my friend prefer the 18. Even the couple besides me prefer the 18 as they find it more smooth and nicer to drink.

I had a lot of fun trying and learning on single malt whiskey which is certainly a great experience for me. The best of all, I get to taste another great single malt, that now make it to 5 brands that I have tasted so far. .

As the night proceeds, we were giving with a few gimmick items to pretend and to take picture with~

Besides that, free flow of cocktail from the bar and I manage to try 3 cocktails. From left is Mint Tulip, Mojito and Whiskey Sour (my preference for the night).

Also learn new word, Slange (if I get it right) as how Scottish say when they make a toast, it means to good health

Location:
Tate,
Ground Floor, The Intermark,
Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-2161-2367

In Chinese Food By Taufulou 4 Mins Read

Ushering the Year of Rabbit at Dynasty Dragon Seafood @ SS2 Mall

11/01/2011 No Comments

Every year, once after Christmas Celebration, the next festive season would definitely be Chinese New Year, as it is always the period of the year that I love the most is during end of the year with continues festive celebration. As Chinese New Year Celebration is around the corner, a lot of us would be busying buying new clothes, decoration in house and around the mall will be set up and restaurant owner will be busy preparing for their CNY menu for all family, friends and colleagues gathering.

Then we head to one of the newest mall in Petaling Jaya which is SS2 Mall, open one of the biggest restaurant in the area that can host at least 1500 people in the restaurant itself. So, big family with a lot of friends, this is definitely one of the restaurants to consider as they are not just big, they also do have one of the only concept so far in the area that will provide great host for your friends and family.

Not only they are good in their restaurant management as if you ever attend a wedding with few other weddings together at one shot? with their new style, they are able to cater as much as 3 wedding at one go in this spacious restaurant with each of the wedding have their private stage and with many railings to be pulled to cater just for your family and friends without disturbing another wedding next to you.

Its a restaurant that well decorated with comfy and much need for us as a diner.

This is what I mean that they do have a special concept that host our family and friends whichs is a pool party will be throw out when you purchase their packages. With bikini girls serving mocktails or cocktails based on your favourite selection and the whole place will be decorated according to your theme.

when your guest arrive early, this would be definately a perfect place to hang out or chill with family and friends.

In their range of menu, they sure do have extensive array of food to be choosen from, start as cheap as RM8. Another highlight on this restaurant is that the menu, some of the special dishes, you are able to get in this restaurant only as the onwer hire 5 executive chef in its 5 outlet and 5 of them have their very own signature dish. Therefore, what you eat here might not get a chance to eat in other restaurant.

A little early for Yee Sang? Don think so, as it is only around 3 weeks away from CNY. Alot of people aready made bookings for their ‘Sau Gong Jau’ (closing lunch/dinner before CNY is to mark that’s the end of the year in Chinese Calendar).

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Morning Breakfast at Chong Kok Kopitiam @ Klang

23/09/2010 No Comments

I guess we were too free on Sunday and drove all the way for mini food hunting at Klang, but after been to Klang for a few times but I still find it quite a distance to travel. Nevertheless our first stop in the morning breakfast at Klang was at this little kopitiam Chong Kok Kopitiam located nearby one of a famous street which is around Little India.

A shop that still look classic from inside out that is easily spotted with many people looking for places.

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Society Restaurant @ Kuchai Lama

09/02/2010 No Comments

Fear not, when love is in the air around the corner, every boyfie is figuring out and extending their brain to look for place to dine during Valentine’s day and during this period of time, many restaurant owner taking this advantage to even open on the very first day of CNY. If you are looking not to burn a hole in your pock or dig deep into it, this restaurant will be one of your considerations. It’s located in the prime area of Kuchai Lama.

What can you expect in from a restaurant operating in this area of course first comes with the pricing.

Second is I just love their dim light setting with modern home feel setting yet very relaxing and cozy that is perfect hang out place for couples. This place is usually pack after 9.30pm which most of the couples sitting in it and relaxing or chatting on the sofa.

The restaurant concept is to promote more on healty eating by using the right ingrediant to create the best out of it.

What is look for in this shop which is, they specializes in tea which most of the women are a fan of it. The tea mixture is their self own discovery which they do have their very RnD team just for this. Their tea can help some adults in their mood, which some might be stress, angry, need a place to relax, insomnia which they are discovering to ease those people to relax for the night.

Then we were thought by a tea specialist lady explaning how they brew the tea and what is the function for each tea.

Pu Er Rose (Pot) – Burns fat, opens appetite
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Globe Maranth Red + Rose (by the Pot)—With anti-oxidants to keep you looking young
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Linden + Rosemary + Lavender + Chamomile (Pot)–Prevents migraine
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Lavender + Forget Me Not (Pot) – To help you wound down after a long day
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Rose + Hawthorn Fruit (Pot) – Great for fat-burning
(????+??—????)Osmanthus + Jasmine (Pot) – Chases away listlessness; rids insomnia
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Osmanthus + Jasmine (Pot) – Chases away listlessness; rids insomnia
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All their tea flowers can be purchase at their counter if you do find any of the taste suits you. It is not very expensive as you only need a flower or 2 to make your tea during the night.

If you are not a tea lover, then you can opt for their Cold Version.

Strawberry soda (Soda Chiller) (????)
Pomelo soda (Soda Chiller) (????)
Chamomile Orange – Cold Mix Tea (?????)
Roselle Pineapple Mango – Cold Mix Tea (?????)
Peach Longan and Lavender – Cold Mix Tea (???????)

1.Longan—??
2.Rose Milk—????
3.Lavender Papaya –?????
4.Roselle ice tea—????
5.Kiwi Verbena—??????

After we bombard with all the drinks tasted then we were bombard with food. All drinks price range from RM5.90-RM13.90

Starter of the night start of with ‘Sauteed Sausage with Ikan Bilis (with Cili Padi)’ Just love the taste of the solid sausage meat that blend in well with the crispy small little ikan bilis yet it’s a lil bit spicy that bring the taste more outstanding. I just finish this plate by myself.

‘Shrimp Cocktail in Wasabi Mayo’ is next in the list that the shrimp is quite huge with its springy solid prawn meat which is the sign of freshness yet the wasabi is just the right taste that will just make you burst into tears a lil.

I am a big fan of salad, therefore any salad that comes will directly go into my mouth, ‘Caesar Salad with a dash of Anchovy in Olive Oil’.

If you are a sandwich lover ‘Roast chicken Sandwich Coated with BBQ Sauce’, with a side salad. The toasted bun is filled with a deboned chicken thigh brushed with BBQ sauce (or you can choose honey lemon mustard).’ Is something you cannot miss. RM10.90

‘Prawn and Fish Paste Mee Hoon Soup’ is cook without MSG is something you can look forward for yet they can cook out the taste of the salty veggie with the sweetness of the prawns and fish paste to make the soup clear mild sweet taste. RM8.90

One of the star of the night is ‘Black Pepper Seafood Udon (spicy)’. Not too strong black pepper sauce taste yet solid springy udon that did not overcook yet with wok hei is something we enjoy eating. This udon went manage to go only half of the table. RM16.90

In pasta, ‘Creamy Mushroom Pasta (Mushroom Carbonara)’ is always my most preferred choice. Fried till a bit dry yet can still enjoy the stickiness of the sauce on the pasta that is a bit creamy, cheesy and not too strong of milk taste that suits everyone on the table. RM13.90

Another dish that were highly praised by the rest as I did not manage to try it out is ‘Aglio Olio with Prawns’ – flavoured with extra virgin olive oil, herbs and a sprinkle of paprika. Something which is simple yet they can make it tasty. RM13.90

The smell of the lemon sauce on the fish flying around our nose trill already making us want to eat it, the fish meat was cook till very soft which is fresh yet the sauce is just perfect to bring up the taste of it. ‘Pan-grilled Dory fillet slathered with Honey Lemon Mustard Sauce, (which is a blend of wholegrain mustard with honey and lemon juice). No salt or sugar added here so the dish is even good for diabetics.

In this shop, I just love their ‘Lamb Chop in Black-pepper Sauce’ juicy tender meat of lamb that is well balance part of fats and meat with the black peper sauce just bring the extra umph in the meat. RM18.90

‘Sirloin Steak in BBQ sauce’ was cook medium rare as we prefer and with the size and thickness of it, we would say well cook as most of the foodie did not eat beef that night, I just enjoy this very great piece by myself. RM25.90

Well fried on the edge and on the skin of the chicken yet the meat is soft inside that shower with brown sauce is hard to resist. ‘Chicken Chop in Brown Sauce’ .

***** All the western food you can choose on your dressing with ‘Brown Sauce, Black Papper Sauce,Honey Lemon Mustard Sauce and all serving is served with creamy pan-roasted potato cubes + fresh garden salad *****

By the time we reach till this point, we were very full and now when most people say we are full, there are always room for deserts.

Snow Fungus + Rose Sweet Soup – home-made, unique in taste.

Imagine of having one each and its simply price from RM2-RM6.90

‘Jasmine+Green Tea Mousse Cake’ (rose-petalled melt-in-your-mouth mousse cake served with sliced strawberries and a cut-out chocolate heart. Green Tea base and top jasmine layer have a drizzle of rose and jasmine honey vinegar)

‘Cream Puff in Lavender and Blueberry Yoghurt’

1.‘Chocomarie Bar’ – looks like a brownie but the use of chopped marie biscuits with dark chocolate is to give it a lighter taste.
2.‘Rose Mousse Cake in Strawberry Sauce’ (heart-shaped mousse cake)
3.‘Carrot Cake’

1.‘Tiramisu’
2.‘Chocolate Mousse Cake’
3.‘Chilled Lemon Cheese Cake’

Last but not least end up with this very special brew coffee. Just loving it with strong taste of brew coffee taste yet another unique taste of it is for you to ask the owner to introduce to you. If you are a coffee lover, recommended.

For Valentine lovers, this is one of the place you can consider. Their Valentine menu is at RM128++ per couple

Starters
Special Fresh Veg Salad &
Mushroom Soup

Main Course
Sirloin Steak/Lamb
King Scallop with Asparagus & Aglio Olio

Drinks
Societea’s Hallmark Fruit Shake x 2 (or Top up RM30 for 2 glasses of Red Wine)

Desserts
Rose/Green Tea Ice Cream x 2

With this dinner arrangement we all had a great time and really really full and of course thank you, Choe, for all this. Wishing you has a prosperous Tiger Year.

Location:
Societea Restaurant
Kuchai Lama Entrepreneur Park
No.16 Jalan Kuchai Maju 1,
Off Kuchai Lama, KL

Tel: 012-398 3921
*Pork Free