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For a taste of authentic Nyonya flavours

Posted on May 19, 2012 by ernamahyuni@themalaysianinsider.net

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Looking at my pictures of the awesome Nyonya dinner at Chatz Brasserie, Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur makes me want to go back again. Firstly, there was Debbie Teoh, the foremost Nyonya chef in the country, introducing us to each dish on the table.  And when I spied the nasi ulam, that was it. I knew I was in for a delightful … Continue reading →

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Do Bad Restaurant Reviews Really Make Readers Feel Good …

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Alyssa Shelasky

“You start your Sunday morning reading a terrible review of somebody’s restaurant and as long as you’re not the chef’s mother, you’re probably going to feel slightly better for the rest of the day,” —Identity-theft victim Jay … Continue reading →

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Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Day to take place in 488 cities

Posted on May 17, 2012 by len@themalaysianinsider.net

LONDON, May 17 — Food crusader Jamie Oliver has succeeded in recruiting 800,000 people to participate in his inaugural Food Revolution Day which is set take place in 488 cities around the world this weekend. Meant to draw attention to the growing epidemic of obesity and poor diet and nutrition in the developed world, Oliver is challenging … Continue reading →

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'Noses and Toes', A restaurant review of Pigs' feet and snouts. | The …

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Cromwell Jones

After my girlfriend and dinner companion finished screaming and running out of the restaurant , I tried the Nostril Drop soup, which had a lovely soy flavor to it reminiscent of the Thai food I have had in Hyde Park. For a main … Continue reading →

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Sushi Tei @Gurney Plaza – A Good Deal of Sushi

Posted on May 15, 2012 by CK Lam

By CK Lam Sushi Tei, the international Japanese Sushi Restaurant Chain which originates from Singapore is now opened in Penang. Located in Gurney Plaza, the dining place with a touch of Japanese interior has a great sea view. The signature open-kitchen concept is also seen in this outlet. The menu offers one dish meal, ramen, Continue reading →

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British chef Ramsay opens Las Vegas restaurant

Posted on May 15, 2012 by kcboey@themalaysianinsider.net

LOS ANGELES, May 15 — The British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has opened a restaurant at a casino hotel in Las Vegas, his first in the US gambling hub. Multiple Michelin star holder Ramsay, who already has restaurants in New York and Los Angeles, joins several famous rivals, including Alain Ducasse and Pierre Gagnaire, who have eateries in Las … Continue reading →

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Brad Pitt to star in movie about wine bottle scandal

Posted on May 10, 2012 by zul@themalaysianinsider.net

LOS ANGELES, May 10 — Brad Pitt has been tapped to star in a movie based on the controversial book The Billionaire’s Vinegar based on the true story centred around a bottle of 1787 Château Lafite Bordeaux, purportedly owned by Thomas Jefferson. The movie, which is slated to hit theatres this year, is produced by Will Smith who bought the rights to … Continue reading →

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Survey shows Paris sells most expensive club sandwich in the world

Posted on May 9, 2012 by len@themalaysianinsider.net

PARIS, May 10 — Paris may be known as the most romantic city in the world, but it’s also the most expensive place to buy a club sandwich — making it the priciest travel destination on the globe. That’s the conclusion of online accommodation booking site Hotels.com which surveyed 750 hotels in three to five star categories across 26 countries and … Continue reading →

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Restaurant review: Small plates, big flavors at Sama Zama …

Posted on May 9, 2012 by unknown

Nearly every culture has its version of a savory pancake. The Japanese call theirs okonomi yaki. Continue reading →

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Kid-friendly Mother’s Day recipes for breakfast in bed

Posted on May 9, 2012 by zul@themalaysianinsider.net

SYDNEY, May 9 — Dads, this is the one day of the year when it’s absolutely inexcusable for you not to pamper the mother of your children with a decadent breakfast in bed. Recruiting the kiddies into the kitchen to help isn’t just about enlisting child labour, either. It’s a way to let mom sleep in without a child nagging her about the whereabouts … Continue reading →

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