World Class Service Performance At Your Command Members will now receive an exclusive 10% Complimentary dining at Starhill Gallery’s Feast discount off of the lowest rate available at YTL Hotels’ Village is an exclusive privilege members can enjoy at luxurious properties throughout Malaysia and Bali. To any of the participating restaurants when they are make it an even more relaxing experience, members joined by at least one other person. Additionally, when can also indulge at the luxurious Spa Villages, a member chooses to dine alone at the participating YTL Platinum Plus members pampering themselves with divine treatments while restaurants, they are entitled to a 20% discount off of can now get excited about a new benefiting from a 15% discount. Dining is also the total food bill, including Shook!’s Sunday Brunch program which heightens the enhanced for YTL Platinum Plus members when they at Starhill Gallery. experience of being a member receive a 20% discount off their total food bill when with benefits and exclusive they stay in-house at any of the participating YTL These everyday discounts are not the only privi- Hotels, including the JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur and leges YTL Platinum Plus members receive as there are discounts at Starhill Gallery’s The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur. During promotional also special one-time off Dining and Accommodation restaurants and retail outlets and periods when the standard dining options are not certificates given. The accommodation certificates also YTL Hotels’ stellar collection available, a member will receive a 10% discount off of entitle members to a 20% discount off the Best Avail- of properties. the promotional menu. able Rate for up to three nights at YTL Hotels’ stellar collection of luxurious resorts throughout Malaysia The privileges also extend to Starhill Gallery. and the dining certificates allows members to avail of Members can shop until they drop at participating several scrumptious treats throughout YTL’s partici- retail outlets with a 15% discount off regular priced pating outlets. items. The world’s leading brands delivering this exclusive benefit include Valentino, Red Valentino, These changes to the program are designed to Sergio Rossi, M. Missoni, Alexander Mc Queen, enhance the experience of being a YTL Platinum Plus Kenzo, Leo and Antoinette, all enhancing shopping at member. the Gallery of Rich Experiences.

For enquries please call +6018-605 2888 | [email protected] | www.ytlplatinumplus.com 3028 23 A Journey Through Chocolate Time Artist 09 RINGING IN THE YEAR OF SNAKE

24 Lifestyle Emporium PUBLISHER Autodome Sdn. Bhd EDITOR IN CHIEF Andrew Jordan 08 VICE PRESIDENT’S FOREWORD EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Maggie Man COPY EDITOR Joe Kelly RINGING IN THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE 09 Yee Sang tradition and Chinese New Year GRAPHIC DESIGNER Zakie Zabar delicacies at Luk Yu Tea House and Pak Loh Chiu Chow LUNAR YEAR-END PERFECT 10 SALES & EVENTS 13 A perfect way to end the year and bid farewell to the Water Dragon at The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala SALES DIRECTOR Stephanie Ho Lumpur and JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur [email protected]

19 LOVE IS IN THE AIR SALES ASSISTANT Christy Ooi Feast Village enchanting the love birds with [email protected] champagne, fine dining, music and a fashion show 22 THE LURE OF THE BUND DINING CONCIERGE Tel : +603 2719 8330 Matthew Ona, our new chef at Shook! Shanghai STARHILL CULINARY STUDIO 24 New and exciting personal enrichment courses being offered in a beautifully designed space at CONTRIBUTORS Aja Ng Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur Paula Conway 26 GAYA ISLAND RESORT Izan Yusuff CONTENTS Borneo beckons on a tropical island paradise

2 WINE & DINE AT FEAST VILLAGE | EAT EAT | WINE & DINE AT FEAST VILLAGE 3 A World Of Fine Dining And Culinary Sophistication A Unique Experience With Award Winning Chefs

Feast Village at Starhill Gallery is the first of its kind in Malaysia offering a “global village”of unparalleled dining experiences. All in a single destination featuring 11 upscale restaurants and a bar in a designer ambience of world class sophistication.

Shook! Malaysia’s Star Destination, Pak Loh Chiu Chow Truly For Stars! The Only Authentic Teochew A pioneer in open-kitchen concept in Malaysia, Cuisine In Town Shook! features the skills of 4 epicurean chefs specialising in 4 distinct cuisines - from Chinese Step into the splendour of the ‘golden sister” of and Japanese to Western Grill and Italian. An the renowed Pak Loh restaurant in Hong Kong, impressive selection of Mouton Rothchild wines and winner of the 2011 HAPA* Platinum Award from 1945 to 2005. All in a designer ambience of for “Most Authentic Asian Cuisine Restaurant”. world class sophistication, featuring live Jazz Its menu of robust and authentic Teochew performances every night, making it the favour- dishes include the only Slow-Braised Goose ite destination for international celebrities and delicacy in town, best enjoyed in an ambience of superstars in Kula Lumpur. classical Chinese opulence.

Open daily 6.00 am to 1.00 am Open daily 12.00 pm to 1.00 am Reservations: +603-2719 8330 / Reservations: +603-2719 8330 / +603-2782 3875 +603-2782 3856

EAT | WINE & DINE AT FEAST VILLAGE 5 A glamorous ambience of artistic and cosmpolitan chic, ideal for a glass of champagne and aperitif or a fun-filled drink of innovative concoction. A choice of 5 bars - beer, liquor, wine, sake and juice bars - offers diverse views of Feast Village to chill out in a world of your own.

6 WINE & DINE AT FEAST VILLAGE | EAT EAT | WINE & DINE AT FEAST VILLAGE 7 Ringing In The Year Of The Snake

The Year of the Dragon is coming to an end and now begins the Year of the Snake which is celebrated in style this Chinese New Year down in Starhill Gallery’s Feast Village. To borrow the words from one of the most brilliant minds, Albert Einstein, “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for 2013 is said to bring unexpected changes tomorrow.” Such a phrase can be used at any stage but there is FOREWORD which is why it is important to plan everything no more of a fitting time than at the start of a new year. The 1st beforehand, so experience the vibrancy of the New of January is a blank canvas for all of us to paint our hopes and Year and the auspicious occasion with your family aspirations as we reflect upon the previous year and plan for and friends and plan for Chinese New Year at the future but often we forget to live each day to the maximum. Feast Village, Pak Loh Chiu Chow, Luk Yu Tea Here at Feast Village in Starhill Gallery, we aim to make every House, The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur’s Li Yen occasion a memorable one, starting with Chinese New Year and JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur’s Shanghai. The and Valentine’s Day. Shook! provides the perfect venue to familiar setting of the city’s finest restaurants celebrate the Year of the Snake and to allow romance to bloom. provides the perfect venue to celebrate the Year of Make your resolutions for the future but don’t forget to live for the Snake. today and I hope you find that the fourth issue of ‘EAT’ Maga- zine delivers a comprehensive guide of how best to celebrate The menus available in Feast Village and 2013 and how you can woo your significant other on the most Li Yen and Shanghai provide fresh and natural romantic of days. Have a Happy New Year. dishes that combine traditional approaches with contemporary elements to create an unforgettable culinary experience. A superb selection of wines complements a spectacular array of Asian and Joseph Yeoh modern Western cuisines which are available, making it the best places to be this Chinese New Joseph Yeoh Vice President, Year. YTL Land and Development & YTL Hotels and Properties.

8 WINE & DINE AT FEAST VILLAGE | EAT EAT | WINE & DINE AT FEAST VILLAGE 9 Celebrate 1500 Years of Yee Sang Tradition 26 January 2013 - 24 February 2013 Enjoyed 1500 years ago, Yee Sang is a delicacy that originated in the Chinese New Year Set Menu southern coast of China during Song Dynasty. Today, “Lo Hei” or 26 January 2013 - 24 February 2013 tossing Yee Sang is a Chinese New Year custom with auspicious singnificance in the raising of good luck for the coming year. 三 文 鱼 齐 捞 生 Celebrate the New Year with a choice of special menus. Salmon Yee Sang

财 运 好 亨 通 ( 竹 生 海 鲜 汤 ) Double Boil Seafood and Bamboo Pith Soup

风 调 好 雨 顺 ( 香 菇 蚝 士 焖 发 菜 ) Braised Chinese Mushroom with Oyster and Vegetables

花 好 月 满 圆 ( 胜 利 脆 皮 鸡 ) Aromatic Crispy Skin Roast Chicken

鱼 跃 跳 龙 门 ( 浓 汤 金 菇 鳕 鱼 ) Braised Cod Fish with Golden Mushroom in Superior Soup Chinese New Year Yee Sang 红 运 七 彩 撈 生 半賣 一賣 金 枝 玉 叶 ( 双 味 芥 兰 ) New Year “Yee Sang” Small Regular Double Style Fried “Kai Lan”

满 载 就 而 归 ( 金 银 蒜 粒 炒 饭 ) 風 生 水 起 三 文 魚 撈 生 with Salmon RM 58 RM 78 Fried with Grouper Fillet and Garlic 雪 梨 三 文 鱼 齐 捞 生 百 年 又 好 和 ( 莲 子 百 合 汤 圆 ) Korean Pear and Salmon Yee Sang 包 羅 萬 有 澳 州 鮑 魚 撈 生 with Abalone RM 148 RM 188 Double Boil Lotus Seed with Sesame Dumpling 金 银 玉 展 翅 ( 红 烧 蟹 肉 翅 ) 步 步 又 高 升 ( 新 春 炸 年 糕 ) 龍 馬 精 神 澳 州 龍 蝦 撈 生 with Lobster Double Boil Shark Fin and Crabmeat Soup 市價 Market Price Deep Fried New Year Cake 福 禄 寿 东 海 ( 香 菇 海 参 蚝 士 焖 发 菜 ) 萬 像 更 新 象 拔 蚌 with Geoduck 市價 Market Price 6 Persons RM 488++ Braised Chinese Mushroom with Sea Cucumber and Vegetab les

身 体 健 康 素 撈 生 with Vegetarian RM 48 RM 58 金 凤 齐 报 喜 ( 南 乳 脆 皮 烧 鸡 ) Roasted Chicken with Preserved Bean Sauce

莭 節 又 上 升 海 蜇 with Jellyfish RM 48 RM 58 鱼 米 浓 之 乡 ( 双 味 斗 鲳 鱼 ) Double Style Cook Pomfret

嘻 嘻 又 哈 哈 ( 干 烧 虾 球 ) 魚 生 額 外 加 Yee Sang Additional Wok Fried Prawn with Chef Special Sauce

金 银 藏 满 包 ( 蒜 香 干 贝 黄 金 饭 ) 海 蜇 Jellyfish RM 15 Wok Fried Dried Scallop and Garlic with Rice

薄 脆 Cracker 百 年 又 好 和 ( 莲 子 百 合 汤 圆 ) RM 8 Double Boil Lotus Seed with Sesame Dumpling

三 文 魚 Salmon RM 38 步 步 又 高 升 ( 新 春 炸 年 糕 ) Deep Fried New Year Cake

Abalone 鮑 魚 RM 98 (6片pieces) 10 Persons RM 988++

For reservation or any enquiries please call : +603-2719 8330 For reservation or any enquiries please call : +603-2719 8330 *All prices subject to 10% service charge and 6% government tax *All prices subject to 10% service charge and 6% government tax

10 WINE & DINE AT FEAST VILLAGE | EAT EAT | WINE & DINE AT FEAST VILLAGE 11 金 玉 滿 堂 宴 Golden Jade Hall

红 运 七 彩 撈 生 ( 三 文 魚 撈 生 ) Rainbow Prosperity “ Yee Sang ” with Salmon Trout

锦 绣 好 前 程 ( 紅 燒 蟹 肉 翅 ) Lunar Year-End Special Stewed Premium Shark’s Fin with Mud Crabmeat Perfect 10 Promotion 年 年 慶 有 馀 ( 番 茄 咸 菜 浸 八 丁 魚 ) Authentic Chiu Chow Patin Fish Scented with Tomato 9 January 2013 - 7 February 2013

横 財 好 就 手 ( 鮑 汁 燜 豬 手 發 菜 ) Braised Pig’s Trotter with Sea Moss As we approach the end of the Year of the Dragon, This promotion is applicable for a Chinese New Year Set Menu 步 步 又 高 升 ( 潮 州 炒 糕 粿 ) 26 January 2013 - 24 February 2013 Fried Chinese Cake Chiu Chow Style The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur is pleased to intro- minimum of 5 tables of 10 persons duce the Lunar Year-End Special Perfect 10 Promo- each. The benefits are: 祝 君 身 壯 健( 竹 笙 四 寶 蔬 ) Stewed “Four Treasures” with Bamboo Pith tion to be held from 9th January to 7th February 1. 10% Discount for food only will be extended to early bird 2013 at the Carlton Conference Centre. booking confirmed before 20th December 2012 家 家 慶 團 圓 ( 杏 仁 茶 湯 丸 ) 凡在十二月二十日前确定宴会,您将享有十巴仙折扣 Double-boiled Sesame Dumpling 四 季 好 景 Served with Almond Tea During this promotion which is applicable for a Four Season Fortune minimum of 5 tables, a selection of menus ranging 2. Special Deluxe Room Rate at RM410++ per night (Room from RM 1,388++ to RM4,288++ for a table of 10 only) at The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur 特别优惠房价以马币每晚四百一十令吉为准,房价须另 红 运 七 彩 撈 生 ( 三 文 魚 撈 生 ) 6 Persons RM 708++ persons specially created by Chef Leung of our award 付十 巴仙服务费及六巴仙政府税收 Rainbow Prosperity “ Yee Sang ” with Salmon Trout 供 六 位 享 用 每 位 額 外 加 額 RM 118++ winning Li Yen Chinese Restaurant is offered for additional per person RM 118++ 紅 運 好 當 頭(蟲 草 花 竹 絲 雞 燉 翅 ) both lunch and dinner. Be it a year end company 3. No rental will be charged for the utilization of the private Double-boiled Shark’s Fin Soup with Free Range Chicken dinner bidding farewell to the Water Dragon or a function room and Cordyceps Flower gathering of family and friends, there will be a menu 免费使用宴会厅 金 錢 遍 滿 地 ( 汕 頭 炸 蝦 粿 ) to suit your taste buds. Golden Crispy Prawns Roll 鴻 運 當 頭 宴 4. A cash voucher value at RM288nett redeemable for Prosperity and Good Fortune Free house wine, free rental for function room, free dining at Li Yen Chinese Restaurant will be given for 年 年 慶 有 馀 ( 菜 苗 翅 湯 浸 鱈 魚 ) each booking as a symbol of prosperity to grace the Traditional Homemade Preparation of Cod Fish dining and spa vouchers and special rates for rooms, event with Salted Vegetables and Tomato karaoke, corkage and beverages amongst other 红 运 七 彩 撈 生 ( 金 銀 三 文 魚 撈 生 ) 免费一张价值两百八十八令吉丽苑餐饮餐券 Rainbow Prosperity “ Yee Sang ” with Salmon Trout things are offered for this promotion. 步 步 又 高 升 ( 潮 州 炒 糕 粿 ) Fried Chinese Glutinous Rice Cake Chiu Chow Style 紅 運 好 當 頭 ( 蟲 草 花 竹 絲 雞 燉 翅 ) 5. Free 1 bottle of house wine (red or white) per table Double-boiled Shark’s Fin Soup with Free Range Chicken For further enquiry or reservation, kindly call Li Yen 每桌免费一瓶红酒或白酒 四 季 好 平 安 ( 金 华 四 寶 蔬 ) and Cordyceps Flower Restaurant at (603) 2782 9033 between 10.00am Stewed “Four Treasures” with Yunan Ham and 10.30pm daily or Alex Yue at 018 308 3514 or 6. Special corkage charge for all alcoholic beverages at 年 年 慶 有 馀 ( 潮 州 生 炊 海 青 斑 ) 一 家 慶 團 圓 ( 姜 茶 湯 丸 ) Steamed Green Spot Sea Grouper [email protected]. RM20++ per open bottle Double-boiled Sesame Dumpling with , Mushrooms and Shredded Pork 开酒费每瓶二十令吉, 须另付十巴仙服务费及六巴仙政 Served with and Candy Sheet Broth 府税收 年 年 笑 哈 哈 ( 千 絲 子 母 蝦 ) “Gong Xi Fa Cai” Fluffy Deep-fried White Crystal Prawn 7. Mixer (Soda, Ginger Ale, Pepsi, 7-up, Ritz-Carlton bottle 4 Persons RM 468++ 花 開 又 富 貴 ( 百 花 石 榴 雞 ) water) at RM5++ per open can or bottle (330ml) 供 四 位 享 用 每 位 額 外 加 額 RM 118++ Steamed Chicken Parcels with Mushroom and Vegetables 辅助饮料(梳打水,姜啤,百事可乐,七喜,丽思卡尔 additional per person RM 118++ 顿瓶装水)以每瓶(三百三十毫升)五令吉为准,须另 好 事 發 大 財 ( 沙 井 蠔 扣 發 菜 ) Braised Sea Moss with Dried Oyster 付十巴仙服务费及六巴仙政府税收

富 貴 黃 金 屋 ( 香 港 臘 味 煲 仔 飯 ) 8. Karaoke system available for hire during the promotion Clay Pot Mixed Waxed Meat Rice at a special rate of RM1288nett 为助兴晚宴,凡租用卡啦OK音响,将享有一千两百八十 合 家 慶 團 圓 ( 合 桃 露 湯 丸 ) Double-boiled Sesame Dumpling 八令吉的优惠价格 Served with Walnut Paste 9. RM50nett rebate voucher on selected SPA therapies at the world renown SPA Village at The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala 10 Persons RM 1188 ++ Lumpur for every person 供 十 位 享 用 每 位 額 外 加 額 RM 118++ 每位顾客将享有价值五十令吉SPA折扣礼券 additional per person RM 118++ 10.Cash voucher worth RM50nett for every person redeemable for dining at Pak Loh Chiu Chow Restaurant 每位顾客将享有百乐潮洲餐馆的五十令吉折扣礼券 For reservation or any enquiries please call : +603-2719 8330 *All prices subject to 10% service charge and 6% government tax

12 WINE & DINE AT FEAST VILLAGE | EAT EAT | WINE & DINE AT FEAST VILLAGE 13 Lunar Year-End Special Lunar Year-End Special Perfect 10 Promotion Perfect 10 Promotion 9 January 2013 - 7 February 2013 9 January 2013 - 7 February 2013 menu below available for minimum of 10 pax from menu below available for minimum of 10 pax from 9 January 2013 - 24 February 2013 9 January 2013 - 24 February 2013

Set Menu Set Menu Set Menu A Set Menu B D E

恭喜发财~龍年行运 恭喜发财~龍騰虎躍 恭喜发财~金玉满堂 恭喜发财~祥龍瑞氣 招财进宝宴 万事如意宴 财源广进宴 金玉满堂宴 风生水起 三文鱼捞鱼生 风生水起 三文鱼捞鱼生 红运年年 港式乳猪 风生水起 三文鱼捞鱼生 Prosperity Yee Sang with Salmon Prosperity Yee Sang with Salmon Barbecued Crispy Suckling Pig Prosperity Yee Sang with Salmon

鹏程展翅 红烧蟹肉金钱骨翅 锦上添花 菜胆干贝炖鸡片汤 凤凰展翅 竹笙鸡丝金钱骨翅 大展鸿图 蟹皇散翅 Braised Shark's Fin with Crab Meat Double-Boiled Chicken Soup with Dried Scallop Braised Shark's Fin with Shredded Chicken Braised Shark's Fin with Crab Roe and Chinese Cabbage and Bamboo Pith 好市齐来 发菜蚝豉瑶柱 发财大好市 港式乳猪 Braised Dried Oyster with Dried Scallop and Sea Moss 发财就手 发菜蚝豉焖猪手 好市齐来 发菜蚝豉瑶柱 Barbecued Crispy Suckling Pig Braised Pork Trotter with Dried Oyster and Sea Moss Braised Dried Oyster with Dried Scallop and Sea Moss 一帆风顺 潮州式石甲鱼 手握金市 六头鲍鱼扣鹅掌西兰花 Steamed Sea Bass with Teow Chew Style 一帆风顺 清蒸八丁鱼 一帆风顺 清蒸顺壳鱼 Braised 6 Head Abalone with Goose Webs with Broccoli Steamed Patin Fish with Superior Soya Sauce Steamed Bamboo Fish with Superior Soya Sauce 富贵金鸡 南乳吊烧鸡 一帆风顺 清蒸海斑鱼 Crispy Chicken Marinated with Nam Yee Sauce 富贵金鸡 当红炸子鸡 金鸡报喜 瑶柱香妃鸡 Steamed Sea Grouper Fish with Superior Soya Sauce Deep-Fried Crispy Chicken Chicken Simmered in Bouillon 竹步平安 瑶柱时菜扒竹笙 金钱满戴 蟹皇扒冬菇豆苗 Stir-Fried Seasonal Vegetables and Bamboo Piths Topped 金钱满戴 冬菇豆腐西兰花 大地回春 白灵菇片扒西兰花 Braised Pea Shoots and Bamboo Piths Topped with Dried Scallop Braised Mushrooms with Bean Curd and Broccoli Braised Bai Ling Mushrooms with Broccoli with Crab Roe

五壳丰收 瓦煲腊味饭 家肥屋润 鲜虾荷叶饭 家肥屋润 鲜虾荷叶饭 五壳丰收 瓦煲腊味饭 Steamed Clay Pot Rice with Chinese Waxed Meat Lotus Leaf with Diced Shrimps and Yam Lotus Leaf Fried Rice with Diced Shrimps and Yam Steamed Clay Pot Rice with Chinese Waxed Meat

幸福团圆 红豆沙汤圆 幸福团圆 红豆沙汤圆 幸福团圆 红豆沙汤圆 幸福团圆 杏仁露汤圆 Sweetened Red Bean Cream with Crystal Dumpling Sweetened Red Bean Cream with Crystal Dumpling Sweetened Red Bean Cream with Crystal Dumpling Double-Boiled Almond Cream with Crystal Dumpling

步步高升 煎年糕 步步高升 芋头炸年糕 步步高升 煎年糕 步步高升 煎年糕 Pan-fried ''Nian Gao'' Deep-Fried ''Nian Gao'' with Yam Pan-Fried “Nian Gao” Pan-Fried “Nian Gao”

RM1688++ RM1388++ RM2388++ RM4288++

Set Menu C

恭喜发财~金玉满堂 嘻哈欢乐年 豉油皇虾球 生意兴隆宴 Stir-Fried Prawns with Supreme Soya Sauce 红运齐捞生 三文鱼捞鱼生 花好月圆 蟹皇扒西兰花 Prosperity Yee Sang with Salmon Braised Broccoli Topped with Crab Roe

福禄喜临门 瑶柱蟹肉金钱骨翅 五壳丰收 瓦煲腊味饭 Braised Mini Shark's Fin with dried Scallop Steamed Clay Pot Rice with Chinese Waxed Meat and Crab Meat 幸福团圆 红豆沙汤圆 发财就手 发菜蚝豉焖猪手 Sweetened Red Bean Cream with Crystal Dumpling Braised Pork Trotter with Dried Oyster and Sea Moss 步步高升 煎年糕 一帆风顺 清蒸八丁鱼 Pan-Fried “Nian Gao” Steamed Patin Fish with Superior Soya Sauce

RM1988++

For reservation or any enquiries please call : +603-2782 9033 For reservation or any enquiries please call : +603-2782 9033 *All prices subject to 10% service charge and 6% government tax *All prices subject to 10% service charge and 6% government tax

14 WINE & DINE AT FEAST VILLAGE | EAT EAT | WINE & DINE AT FEAST VILLAGE 15 9 January 2013 - 24 February 2013 9 January 2013 - 24 February 2013

Chinese New Year Set Menu A Set Menu B Set Menu C Prosperity Menu 鸿运三拼鱼生 锦绣捞生 Salmon, Jelly Fish and Vegetarian Ham Yee Sang Assorted Yee Sang 发财双拼鱼生 鸿运鱼生 Salmon with Fresh Scallops Yee Sang 一条根炖花胶汤 福绿山珍海味 Salmon Yee Sang Double-Boiled Superior Fish Maw Soup Shanghainese Family Hot Pot with Assorted Dried Seafood 鲍鱼炖鸡汤 with Glycine Tomentella Hayata Double-Boiled Superior Abalone Soup with Chicken 炸金砖拼春卷 一条根炖花胶汤 葱烧海参扒鲜带 Deep-Fried French Goose Liver wrapped with Bean Curd Double-Boiled Superior Fish Maw Soup 翡翠金银虾球 Braised Sea Cucumber and Fresh Scallop with Scallions accompanied with Spring Roll with Glycine Tomentella Hayata Two-Varieties Prawn 西班牙黑豚狮子头 糟溜鲜带鱼片 糟焙黄花鱼 Braised Spanish Meat Ball with Vegetables Stir-Fried Fish Fillets with Fresh Scallops in 江南松子肉 Deep-Fried Yellow Fish served with Chinese Rice Wine Chinese Rice Wine Sauce Braised Shanghainese Pork with Prawns Paste, 松子菊花鱼块 Pine Nuts and Vegetable 水笋焖红烧肉 Deep-Fried Grouper Fillets with Sweet and Sour Sauce 鲍汁八宝鸭腿 Braised Shanghainese Pork with Braised Duck Leg Stuffed with Glutinous Rice in Abalone Gravy Fresh Bamboo Shoot and Vegetable 上汤干贝时菜 白松露油海鲜炒面 Seasonal Vegetables with Dried Scallops in Supreme Stock 发财元蹄 Seafood Noodles with Truffle Oil 上汤百页时菜 Braised Pig's Trotter in Browns Sauce with Sea Moss Seasonal Vegetables with Bean Curd Leaves 蟹肉豆瓣酱炒饭 in Supreme Stock Fried Rice with Crab Meat and Lima Bean Sauce 干贝扒四蔬 上海小笼包 Stir-Fried Assorted Vegetable with Dried Scallops Steamed Shanghainese Meat Dumplings 雪菜肉丝炒年糕 上海小笼包 Stir-Fried Glutinous Rice Cakes with Shredded Pork Steamed Shanghainese Meat Dumplings 鸿运杞子炒饭 and Preserved Vegetable Imperial Fried Rice with Shrimps and Diced Chicken 赠送麻花年糕 / 炸汤丸 赠送麻花年糕 / 杨枝甘露 A complimentary of 上海小笼包 A complimentary of 元肉红枣汤年糕 Pan-Fried Glutinous Rice Cakes with Sesame Seeds Steamed Shanghainese Meat Dumplings Pan-Fried Glutinous Rice Cakes with Sesame Seeds Sweetened Glutinous Rice Cakes and Deep-Fried Black Sesame Dumpling and Chilled Mango Sago with Pamelo with Red Dates and Dried Longans 赠送麻花年糕 / 酒酿汤丸 A complimentary of Pan-Fried Glutinous Rice Cakes 赠送一支红酒 with Sesame Seeds and Black Sesame Dumplings A complimentary of a bottle of Red Wine with Osmanthus-Flavoured in Rice Wine 10 Persons RM 2388++ 10 Persons RM 2888++ RM 188++ 10 Persons RM1988++

For reservation or any enquiries please call : +603-2719 8288 For reservation or any enquiries please call : +603-2719 8288 *All prices subject to 10% service charge and 6% government tax *All prices subject to 10% service charge and 6% government tax

16 WINE & DINE AT FEAST VILLAGE | EAT EAT | WINE & DINE AT FEAST VILLAGE 17 Bring your significant other to the most romantic dinner for two this Valentine’s Day. Moments at Shook! can span a lifetime when they’re shared with someone truly special. Be mesmerized by a beautifully Saint Valentine’s 2013 presented fashion show from Niche Retailing, featuring P.A.R.O.S.H, McQ Alexander McQueen and Jean Paul Gaultier, along with a dazzling display FOR MORE DETAILS PLEASE CALL OUR Once again, in celebration of Saint Valentine’s Day, Armani Dolci presents a re ned, special of Mouawad’s exquisite jewellery items. Raise a glass and entwine your DINING CONCIERGE ON +603-2719 8330 edition of chocolates. arms as you sip a glass of champagne together while listening to the Shook! band play heart tugging songs. or Shook! : +603-2782 3875 There is also a chance with a lucky draw to win several great RESERVATIONS HIGHLY RECOMENDED e dark chocolate praline, with a perfectly square shell and a heart of red sugar fondant, prizes, including a holiday to Phuket! Qatar Airways offers two Business encases a soft and scrumptious passion fruit cream lling. Class return tickets to whisk a couple on a romantic getaway for a 3 day, 2 www.feastvillage.com night stay at Surin Phuket with breakfast included. Other draw prizes that Feast Village, Starhill Gallery, 181, Jalan Bukit Bintang, are available are: e packaging is inspired by the colour of love; the boxes are wrapped in lacquer-red paper, a 55100 Kuala Lumpur

tonal grosgrain ribbon with six bows and enriched with a laser-cut Plexiglas charm. A Mouawad Roberge Watch worth RM 6,000 Find Us On Facebook A Christofle Frame worth RM 1,000 facebook.com/feastvillage e limited edition packaging will be available exclusively at Armani/Dolci in Starhill Gallery 3 Day, 2 Night stay at Gaya Island Resort, Sabah with breakfast from mid-January until Valentine’s Day. 3 Day, 2 Night stay at The Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur with breakfast Shook! Sunday Masquerade Brunch for two RM 250 Feast Village Dining Vouchers

Visit the store at F1-F4, Explore Floor, Starhill Gallery, 181 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur. T : +603- 2710 3803 F : +603- 2710 3809 E : armanidolci. [email protected]

EAT | WINE & DINE AT FEAST VILLAGE 19 Shook! Fisherman’s Cove Valentine’s Day Menu Valentine’s Day Menu 7pm - 11pm 7pm - 11pm

Carpaccio of Marinated Barbary Duck served with Truffle Pine Nut Vinaigrette and Glazed Apple Confit Seafood Platter with Cauliflower Mousseline

Latte of Lobster Masala with Abalone Scallop Gyoza Celeriac Espuma, Alba Truffle Essence OR King Crab Meat with Peach Tomato and Caviar Steamed Escalope of Sea Bass dressed with Walnut Oil Dressing Presented on Leek Fondue and Truffle with Fire Roasted Tomato and Kipler Potatoes

Charbroiled Fillet of Chilean Sea Bass Crusted with Himalaya Pink and Fine Herbs Trio of Marinated Lamb Noisettes Cameron Highland Vegetables Safrito, Calamansi Pepper Coulis, Épinards au Beurre on Vegetables Ratatouille OR Sweet Potato Gnocci and Couscous Arabiatta Mille Feuillet of Free Range Jarret D'agneau, Kalamanta Olive Algues au Jus

Tropical Coconut and Berries Gelee with Citrus Sorbet Macaroons and Valrhona Chocolate Truffle Mignardes

RM488++ per couple RM588++ per couple including a bottle of house wine RM888++ per couple including a bottle of Moet & Chandon Rose Champagne RM 380++ per couple

Reservations: +603-2719 8330 / +603-2782 3875 Reservations: +603-2719 8330 / +603-2782 3875

20 WINE & DINE AT FEAST VILLAGE | EAT EAT | WINE & DINE AT FEAST VILLAGE 21 Chef

Matthew THE CHOCOLATE Ona ARTIST Shook! Shanghai CREATES DIVINE MASTERPIECES orn in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Chef Harbour Island and received credentials experiencing little Asian twists on classic an afternoon of chocolate heaven with the BMatthew Ona grew up in the Ameri- from the ACF as a Certified Executive Chef. Western dishes that will raise an eyebrow ivine delicacies have been scrumptious masterpieces, including can Midwest. Right from the age of 14 He also attended the highly praised Tokyo and get people talking.” D bestowed upon the JW Marriott showpieces exquisite enough to grace finest desserts in the city at Starhill Tea Matthew’s culinary journey began with Academy in Tokyo and was creden- Those twists, whispers and hints Kuala Lumpur and Starhill Gallery’s any special event and occasion. Salon as the Chocolate Artist creates an all him working in local restaurants that led to tialed in the classic style of Edomae Style of Asia can be clearly seen across some of Tea Salon with the arrival of the Tasting his work is its very own you can eat buffet of truffles, chocolate attending the Culinary Institute of America Sushi preparation, a skill that puts him in Chef Matthew’s dishes including the Chocolate Artist, Chef Patissier enriching experience and his exquisite scones, cheesecakes, rich layered cakes in New York. He then traveled the country good stead for the eclectic cuisine at Organic Black Pig Belly appetizer that is extraordinaire, Mr Chalit Phontip. pieces can be found at Starhill Tea Salon and also a mountain of macaroons. cooking in different venues from New York Shook!. served with homemade Kim Chee, a miso Hailing from Thailand throughout the week with delicious to Wisconsin, Georgia to California. Along Matthew arrived in Shanghai at brown sugar glaze, and that hit of chili from comes to Kuala Lumpur an artist of macaroons, chocolate treats and cakes the way, he earned a classification as a the beginning of 2010 as Executive Chef of Sakura Ebi and Mitsuba; and Classic heavenly creations with a wealth of available. All the Chocolate Artist’s Certified Chef de Cuisine from the Ameri- Napa Wine Bar and Kitchen before moving Salmon Tartar that has a sweet oven experience, including catering to 5 goodies can be decorated beautifully in can Culinary Federation (ACF). on to being Executive Chef at the landmark roasted tomato ginger miso rose sauce. star hotels across Thailand. The time gift wrapping and make the perfect It was during four career-shaping Kathleen’s 5 restaurant. The lure of spent meeting these demands has present to give for any occasion, includ- years in California’s Napa Valley that really Shanghai’s booming Bund dining scene allowed him to hone his skills and ing showing your significant other how developed Matthew’s identity as a chef. A was too much for Chef Matthew though as “The centerpiece open master the art of creating bakery, much you care on Valentine’s Day. fortuitous encounter with renowned Chef the chance to get behind the ‘Ferrari of pastry and chocolate delights. A man Not only that but every Thomas Kellar resulted in Matthew show kitchens’ at Shook! was a once in a kitchen is surely any of many interests, he is a creator of Sunday, chocolate lovers can indulge in cooking in the famed French Laundry lifetime opportunity. chef’s dream to be at restaurant in Napa Valley, which continues “Right on the Bund in Shanghai is to hold a Michelin three-star rating. Under such an amazing place to be right now. And the helm of” Keller’s tutorage Matthew found his niche, you look around Shook! from the dining allowing for his own ideas to spill over into room to the kitchen, and it’s all of the his cooking techniques. He then went on to highest spec and serious design. The join Napa Valley’s award winning Peju centerpiece open kitchen is surely any Provence Winery, eventually becoming the chef’s dream to be at the helm of, and that’s Executive Chef. what really gets me excited,” says Chef Matthew journeyed to the Matthew. “I want to bring that excitement Bahamas, where he served as Executive and that buzz I have to both the food and to Chef at Romora Bay Resort and Marina in the diners. Shook! is about having fun,

22 WINE & DINE AT FEAST VILLAGE | EAT EAT | WINE & DINE AT FEAST VILLAGE 23 INTRODUCING themed private dinners and events, and team building sessions, stimulating a fervour for cooking with finesse and flare. Quality is indeed the main ingredient. The 12,000 sq. ft Starhill Culinary Studio is dedicated to enticing and enhancing CULINARY creativity. The inimitable selection of lifestyle classes focuses also on finesse, flare and fanfare from floral arranging to food carving. STUDIO One and all is made to feel welcome. An Inspiring Gourmet Experience If you don’t follow your dreams, who will? A HAVEN FOR EPICUREANS TO INDULGE IN THEIR PASSION FOR CULINARY AND LIFESTYLE ARTS Opening March 2013

ocated on the Muse floor of Starhill Gallery, Starhill Culinary L Studio is a sleek and beautifully designed space with state- of-the-art kitchens, demonstration rooms and a private dining For details please contact: room. Its reason for being is similar to that of a muse; a source of Paula Conway - [email protected] inspiration, a guiding genius. Angela Chan - [email protected] Great Chefs from an extensive array of culinary backgrounds lure guests to the latest frontiers in cooking through live cooking demonstrations, hands-on cooking classes, bespoke Starhill Culinary Studio, Muse Floor, Starhill Gallery, 181 Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur

24 WINE & DINE AT FEAST VILLAGE | EAT EAT | WINE & DINE AT FEAST VILLAGE 25 New Culinary Delights in the City The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur takes guests on a gastronomic adventure, giving them the opportunity to experience the old and the new all under one roof.

At the Colonial Café, the menu has been designed to offer only classic colonial dishes, including a classic prawn cocktail, he The Majestic Majestic Hotel Hotel Kuala Kuala Lumpur Lumpur features features The The Majestic Majestic Wing, Wing, the At the Colonial Café, the menu has been designed the fullyfully restored restored original original five five storey storey Majestic Majestic Hotel, Hotel, documented documented as as a mulligatawny soup, chicken chop, Porterhouse Angus steak and T old-styleto offerHainanese only classic chicken colonial rice ball. dishes, A productincluding of aMalaysia’s classic nationala national heritage heritage site site under under the the Antiquities Antiquities Act. Act. BuiltBuilt inin the 1930s, prawn cocktail, mulligatawny soup, chicken chop, the original hotel became one of the great landmarks of Kuala history as a colony, colonial cuisine is essentially the result of two completelyPorterhouse different Angus culinary steak andcultures old-style coming Hainanese together. In Lumpur in its time. The hotel was the place for glamorous social chicken rice ball. A product of Malaysia’s history as a events, government receptions and the residence for prominent keeping with the colonial touch, even the chefs are Hainanese, a throwbackcolony, to thecolonial kitchen cuisine traditions is essentially of the time. the result of two international visitors. The Majestic Wing retains an authentic sense completely different culinary cultures coming together. of a colonial ambience, from the decor and furnishings to even the In keeping with the colonial touch, even the chefs are food, and houses The Colonial Café, The Bar and The Tea Lounge. The Majestic experience is about going back to a certain era. We haveHainanese, definitely a throwbackrecreated that to the with kitchen our Colonial traditions Café. of the It’s a The more avant-garde Contango Restaurant is located in the new time. 15-storey Tower Wing, which complements the original building’s art historical place, somewhere you need to visit to reminisce about deco style. the golden years and enjoy a certain sense of refinement. Complementing The Majesticthe Majestic experience Wing is aboutis the going entirely back to new,a certain era. We have definitely recreated that with our The Bar is a central focus in the Majestic Wing with dark panels, 150-storey Tower Wing, where Contango, The Majestic Hotel Kuala ColonialLumpur’s Café. main It’s amulti-cuisine historical place, restaurant somewhere is located. you mirrors and brass, and where you can enjoy a Stengah, Gin Pahit or need to visit to reminisce about the golden years and Sling just like the planters of old. The gold-leafed domed ceiling is an Contango seats 250 and is contemporary, luxuriously designed and providesenjoy a certainan interactive sense ofdining refinement. experience Complementing featuring two original feature of the historic hotel. Come nightfall, nostalgia fills the the Majestic Wing is the entirely new, 150-storey Tower air as the descendants of the legendary Maestro Alfonso Soliano, a open kitchens. Diners get to see their food being prepared there and then,Wing, and where talk to theContango, chefs about The it. MajesticThe restaurant Hotel has Kuala a juice family whose musical traditions date well back into the nation’s Lumpur’s main multi-cuisine restaurant is located. history, entertain with their classic renditions. bar, patisserie and gelato counters, and a Western section with a pizza ovenContango and churrasco seats 250 grill. and Thereis contemporary, is also an Asian luxuriously zone, with designed and provides an interactive dining experience The Colonial Café recreates the atmosphere of the halcyon days the Chinese wok, the sushi bar, as well as Malay and Thai sections.featuring two open kitchens. Diners get to see their food of the planters of Malaya and offers authentic classical cuisine from being prepared there and then, and talk to the chefs the colonial era. Plush leather chairs, crisply starched white table- Itabout is an internationalit. The restaurant dining has experience a juice bar, and patisserie the chefs areand the cloths and timber panellingpanelling reinforcereinforce thethe colonialcolonial feel.feel. It seats 120 gelato counters, and a Western section with a pizza both indoors as well as inoutdoor outdoor covered covered courtyards. courtyards. ones selling their various cuisines. They will explain the concept of theiroven dishes, and the churrasco ingredients grill. and There even is why also they an Asian are so zone, special. We arewith also the particular Chinese when wok, it the comes sushi to thebar, quality as well and as freshnessMalay The elegant Tea Lounge is open to the breezes off the lawn front- and Thai sections. ing the hotel. The old-fashioned grid ceilings feature classic cut-glass of the ingredients. Most of our ingredients are sourced locally, lighting with antique brass fittings. Cosy arrays of comfortable arm except for our steaks. chairs with subdued lighting from table lamps provide the perfect setting for Englishan English Afternoon Afternoon Tea Tea with with a Malaysian a Malaysian twist. twist.

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It isApart an international from the food, dining the experiatmos- collaboration between Baron Philippe encephere and in Contangothe chefs alsoare theplays ones a big selling part de Rothschild and Robert theirin creating various the cuisines. experience They for will diners. explain It ApartMondavi.their from the food,various the cuisines.atmosphere They in thehas concepta simple, of modern their dishes, setting, the and ingredi guests- Contangowill explain also the plays concept a big of part their in dishes, creat- entscan choose and even either why the they dining are areaso special. or the ingthe ingredientsthe experience and evenfor diners. why they It arehas so a Webooths are andalso theparticular vast area when is suitableit comes for to simple,special. modernWe are alsosetting, particular and guests when can it theinteractive quality anddining. freshness A 2000 of thebottle ingredi wine- choosecomes to either the quality the diningand freshness area or of the ents.cellar includesMost of theour Opus ingredients One vertical are boothsingredients. and theMost vast of ourarea ingredients is suitable arefor sourcedcollection locally, of wine except created for our through steaks. a interactivesourced locally, dining. except A 2000 for our bottle steaks. wine At the Colonial Café, the menu has been designed to The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur features The Majestic Wing, offer only classic colonial dishes, including a classic prawn the fully restored original five storey Majestic Hotel, documented as a cocktail, mulligatawny soup, chicken chop, Porterhouse national heritage site under the Antiquities Act. Built in the 1930s, Angus steak and old-style ball. A the original hotel became one of the great landmarks of Kuala product of Malaysia’s history as a colony, colonial cuisine Lumpur in its time. The hotel was the place for glamorous social is essentially the result of two completely different events, government receptions and the residence for prominent culinary cultures coming together. In keeping with the international visitors. The Majestic Wing retains an authentic sense of a colonial ambience, from the decor and furnishings to even the colonial touch, even the chefs are Hainanese, a throwback food, and houses The Colonial Café, The Bar and The Tea Lounge. to the kitchen traditions of the time. The more avant-garde Contango Restaurant is located in the new 15-storey Tower Wing, which complements the original building’s art The Majestic experience is about going back to a certain era. deco style. We have definitely recreated that with our Colonial Café. It’s a historical place, somewhere you need to visit to reminisce about The Bar is a central focus in the Majestic Wing with dark panels, the golden years and enjoy a certain sense of refinement. mirrors and brass, and where you can enjoy a Stengah, Gin Pahit or Complementing the Majestic Wing is the entirely new, Sling just like the planters of old. The gold-leafed domed ceiling is an 150-storey Tower Wing, where Contango, The Majestic Hotel original feature of the historic hotel. Come nightfall, nostalgia fills the Kuala Lumpur’s main multi-cuisine restaurant is located. air as the descendants of the legendary Maestro Alfonso Soliano, a Contango seats 250 and is contemporary, luxuriously designed family whose musical traditions date well back into the nation’s and provides an interactive dining experience featuring two history, entertain with their classic renditions. open kitchens. Diners get to see their food being prepared there and then, and talk to the chefs about it. The restaurant has a juice The Colonial Café recreates the atmosphere of the halcyon days bar, patisserie and gelato counters, and a Western section with a of the planters of Malaya and offers authentic classical cuisine from pizza oven and churrasco grill. There is also an Asian zone, with the colonial era. Plush leather chairs, crisply starched white table- the Chinese wok, the sushi bar, as well as Malay and Thai cloths and timber panelling reinforce the colonial feel. It seats 120 sections. both indoors as well as in outdoor covered courtyards.

The elegant Tea Lounge is open to the breezes off the lawn front- ing the hotel. The old-fashioned grid ceilings feature classic cut-glass lighting with antique brass fittings. Cosy arrays of comfortable arm chairs with subdued lighting from table lamps provide the perfect setting for English Afternoon Tea with a Malaysian twist.

It is an international dining experi- phere in Contango also plays a big part ence and the chefs are the ones selling in creating the experience for diners. It their various cuisines. They will explain has a simple, modern setting, and guests the concept of their dishes, the ingredi- can choose either the dining area or the ents and even why they are so special. booths and the vast area is suitable for We are also particular when it comes to interactive dining. A 2,000 bottle wine the quality and freshness of the ingredi- cellar includes the Opus One vertical ents. Most of our ingredients are collection of wine created through a sourced locally, except for our steaks. collaboration between Baron Philippe Apart from the food, the atmos- de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi.

Chinese New Year at Contango Date 2 - 10 February 2013 Interactive Dining with Yee Sang speciality Price Lunch - RM68++ per person Dinner - RM88++ per person for additional toppings for the Yee Sang, an additional RM10++ per person applies

Valentine’s Day at Contango Date 14 February 2013 Price Dinner only - RM108++ per person Includes a rose for the lady and a RM50 voucher for redemption at The Majestic Spa

Valentine's Week Dinner at Colonial Café Date 11- 17 February 2013 Dinner only - RM500++ per couple Including performance by the Solianos and rose giveaway

Majestic Romance Valentine’s Room Package Package Validity 11- 17 February 2013 From RM1,500++ the package includes a 2 Day/1 Night Stay in the Majestic Wing’s Colonial Suite with In-room butler served breakfast, After- noon Tea at the Tea Lounge for 2,One "English Afternoon Tea" 2 hour Spa Experience with a "Gift from the Garden" pre-treatment ritual at The Majestic Spa and Valentine’s Week Dinner for 2 at the Colonial Café

Easter Day Chocolate Story Date 31 March 2013 Afternoon Tea at The Tea Lounge Price RM88++ per person

For reservations please call +603–2785 8000 Opening hours Colonial Café: 11am to 11pm Tea Lounge: All day Contango: 6.30am to 10.30am; 11.30am to 2.30pm; 6pm to 10.30pm

28 WINE & DINE AT FEAST VILLAGE | EAT EAT | WINE & DINE AT FEAST VILLAGE 29 served, complemented with sides of redolent of lemongrass, chilli, tama- local sweet corn, pumpkin, sweet rind and ginger is brought, with further potatoes and eggplant. Steamed moun- accompaniments of bean curd, rice tain red rice, fruit pickles and the tradi- vermicelli and four dipping sauces. tional Kadazan shredded relish, Joy, our server demonstrates: are offered alongside as well. first the channel is filled with hot stock, We eat our fill and more, into which goes a combination of entranced in the sublime combination vegetables, the meat is cooked on the of sea breeze, good company and hotplate to your preferences, then the delicious food. When the waitresses soup and vegetables are dished out to move to bring dessert, we groan “no complement the grilled items. She more”, but our taste buds are piqued by explains there is no hard and fast rule the Coconut Jelly with Caramelised to what goes on the grill and into the Sarawak pineapple, it is neither rich, soup, and soon we are left to our own nor sweetly cloying, it is light, refresh- devices, taking turns to play chef and A Taste of Paradise ing zesty. The perfect uplifting end to a serve each other. delectable feast. We experiment with the On the second night, we find different dips, developing favourites ourselves at the resort’s fine-dining and some of us even personalise our Borneo Beckons Fisherman’s Cove, seated in a private sauces. All too soon, the banquet is pavilion overlooking yet another polished off and we sit back, satiated Entwined in a tropical paradise which nature has spent tranquil evening on the bay, the and satisfied at our skilful mastering of thousands of years creating and located just off the shore twinkling lights of the city of Kota this traditional meal. of Kota Kinabalu lies a place of unmatched beauty which Kinabalu winking yonder over the To end the night on a sweet water. note, a chilled dessert of mango YTL Hotels’ PR Director, Aja Ng, explores. A large brass pot is brought pudding garnished with ripe mango out, it consists of a raised island for and sacs of pomelo is served. grilling the meat, while the channel The Bajau Laut Beach t is a balmy night on the golden the Sinigang Steamboat, a hotpot meal we are served a shot of , the surrounding it holds the broth into Barbecue is priced at MYR350++ per Isand of Malohom Bay at YTL inspired by the large population from famous Kadazan rice wine. which the juices from the grilling meat person and The Sinigang Steamboat Hotels’ newly opened Gaya Island the Philippines living in Sabah. Our palate suitably stimu- run, adding delectable flavour to the is priced at MYR280++ per person. Resort. The Casuarina trees soar over Set on a pristine patch of lated, we move on to the barbecue vegetables cooked in the broth. Both are bookable by guests of us and the waves lap calmly at the bay sand overlooking the beautiful, serene selections which feature a bounty of We are provided with a large Gaya Island Resort through as we are handed glasses of chilled bay, The Bajau Laut Beach Barbecue land and sea, marinated with lemon- platter overflowing with meat- beef, www.gayaislandresort.com. sauvignon blanc. begins with a Mango Refresher- a grass, ginger and salt to enhance the chicken and lamb, seafood comes in In the two evenings that we crisp leafy salad tossed with sweet natural sweetness of each meat as they the form of a variety of fish fillets, will dine here, we will experience the mango, dried shrimp, fresh crabmeat are grilled over hot coals. Succulent squid, prawns, scallops and octopus, cuisines of the region, the first being and tangy segments of grapefruit, chicken skewers with Sarawak pineap- and vegetables such a romaine, The Bajau Laut Beach Barbecue- sprinkled with crushed peanuts. It is ple, moist chunks of beef interspersed mustard greens, spinach, cabbage, homage to the cuisine of the sea-faring an awakening in the mouth, sweet, with charred leeks, plump prawns, eggplant, baby corn and mushrooms. tribes of Borneo, and the second being sour, refreshing. Alongside the salad, fillets of grouper fish and squid are Next, a pitcher of savoury hot stock

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A Masterpiece of Creation The most significant event of the year is an annual occasion on the Malaysian calendar with the ten day event displaying a dazzling array of the most innovative and classic timepieces. Featuring fashion shows, delectable cuisine and 03 performances from international headline 04 musical artists, A 01 (from left) Steffanie Chua and Arianna Teoh 02 (from left) Tan Journey Through Sri Dato' (Dr) Francis Yeoh, DYMM Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Time VI lived up to Al-Haj 03 (from left) Dato Seri Dr. Ng Yen Yen and Tan Sri Francis Yeoh 04 Francois Renard and Sara Gubelin 05 (from left) Veron, its billing as South Carrie Lee, Lilie Lee and Alicia Tan 06 (from left) Yin Wai Leong, East Asia's grandest David Keel, Antoine Bakhache, Jesly Hieng, Jonathan Purnell, Mink luxury watch and Ong and Steve Holtzman 07 Sojung Lee 08 (from left) Wing K.Lee and Carol Lee 09 (from left) Sabah and Antoine Bakhache 10 (from jewellery showcase. left) Datin Angie, Dato Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen and Marina

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can only come from hours spent among the vines, cultivating the soil and carefully manag- R P ing precious water resources. KE OI R N A T However, these traditional foundations have P not hindered Grant Burge Wines development 96+ into one of the most innovative companies in 2 0 0 6 the Australian wine industry, with cutting edge winemaking techniques producing wines of exceptional quality and consistency. When Grant Burge founded his business in 1988 with wife Helen, it was agreed that the In support of his winemaking expertise, Grant business would be based on the traditional owns a network of vineyards across the values of family, heritage and quality. Barossa and Eden Valley which provide him with unmatched access to premium quality As a fifth-generation Barossa vigneron, Grant grapes. This network includes the famous spent his boyhood immersed in the wine Filsell Vineyard, which was planted in the industry, watching his father and grandfather 1920’s. Located between the townships of build respected wine businesses and learning Lyndoch and Williamstown, this esteemed old traditional winemaking techniques. These vineyard produces fruit of incredible concen- techniques have served Grant well in his tration and flavour which forms the base of winemaking endeavours, as it is his firm belief Grant’s iconic Meshach Shiraz, which is classi- that to be a great winemaker you need to fied as “Outstanding” in the Langton’s Classi- understand the relationship between the fication giving it recognition as one of vineyard and wine, and that this knowledge Australia’s great wines.

A wide selections of Grant Burge wines are available in Shook! at Feast Village. Spanish Inspired

A New Year is upon us with 52 weeks and 365 days, all designed to be filled with fun and challenges and to thrill the senses.

A pioneer in introducing Spanish Tapas, Sentidos provides a long bar, serves award-winning Sangria and offers quality beer on tap. Sentidos takes pride in the little things that bring you joy and with our Free-Flow Tapas and Sangria promotions, it is the ideal setting for parties or just gathering with friends.

On we strive to set the Valentine'smood Day,for romance.

A special menu has been created for the evening and comprises of fresh Oysters, Asparagus & Black Angus Prime Rib. Every Sunday from 12.00 pm - 3.30 pm

Create an unforgettable Sunday by indulging your fantasies with Shook!’s Masquerade Party.

Slip back in time and release your inhibitions with Shook!’s Sunday Masquerade where Laurent Perrier champagne is free- flowing, a variety of the world’s most tantalising cuisines are available and a choice of the most scrumptious desserts. Every Sunday at Shook! the fun never stops.

RM 268++ Per Person / RM 168++ Per Person Food Only

Reserve Now: +603 2782 3875 / +603 2719 8330