Fresca Mexican Kitchen & Bar @ The Gardens, Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur

KL-lites have always had a fondness of Tex-Mex items that we are no longer strangers to tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas and burritos (or what is described in this place's menu, a bit like our local popiah).Recently joining the fold is Fresca Mexican Kitchen & Bar. It has the advantage of prime location, up...

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Chin Mee Chin (CMC) Confectionery @ Katong, Singapore

On the outside, Singapore may be all about glitz, glamour or fine dining.Take some time and scratch beyond that faux facade.You will be surprised to discover old school places beautifully preserved like Chin Mee Chin Confectionery, this Hainanese stalwart in the heart of Katong.One Saturday morning, we dropped...

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A Touch of Nonya Influence with Debbie Teoh 2012 @ Chatz Brasserie, Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur

Save these dates.From 11 May to 10 June, Debbie Teoh's Nonya food promotion is back at Chatz Brasserie, Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur. Famed for her Nonya dishes, this is the best opportunity to sample her repertoire at a restaurant since she does mostly catering.Last year's (see the previous blogpost) promotion received...

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Steve Allen at Dish @ Dua Annexe, Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur

Four times to Dish and I reckon it's not the last visit.I peeked back at my archives. Way back in 2009, Dish (Delicious Ingredients Steak House) blazed into the city's dining scene. At that time, it was the decadent bone marrow and caveman portions of steaks that got everyone's tongues wagging. Unfortunately...

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