Tag: seafood

Leonardo’s & De Bortoli Wine Dinner, Taman Bandaraya

Just the word, Leonardo, conjures ideas of genius through images of renowned paintings, visionary inventions and momentous scientific insights. Leonardo’s Dining Room & Wine Loft, in Taman Bandaraya, attempts to carry over this Renaissance feel to thei…

Garibaldi, Bangsar, Malaysia

 The street entrance  Handsome, humble and highly capable Chef Giuliano Berta  Thick warm slice of focaccia – house made Italian flat bread generously seasoned with fresh herbs, olive oil and sea salt  Plenty to choose from in the d…

La Mar Cebicheria Peruana, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Love having foodie friends from around the world – a post from Sao Paulo… (For those of you new to South American food – ceviche/ cebiche/ seviche is a popular raw fish dish especially for those along the coast. Raw fish is marinated in citrus, us…

A Day Off with Chuck Hughes

As if drop dead gorgeous looks, a magnetic disposition and a cute accent were not enough to grab any lady’s attention, celebrity chef Chuck Hughes is also a master cook with a heart of gold. Cooking up  feasts for his friends on his day off is the pretense …

The Cliff, Langkawi, Malaysia

The culmination of a foodie (and drinkie?) trip to Langkawi climaxed with lunch at The Cliff.  This stylish dining establishment juts out from the rocks at the end of Pantai Cenang offering a vibrant 180 degree beach panorama. Water action, colourful&nbsp…

Rock Salt, Broadbeach, Gold Coast, Australia

Rock Salt. House wine – NZ sav blanc. Scallops on prosciutto, thinly sliced apple, sesame sauce and relish. Jewfish and pea risotto. Prawn and pork belly salad with cashews coriander mint and a touch of chili. Saffron linguini with spanner crab, tomato, ga…

Supermarkets and the Great Outdoors in Australia

Australia can be an expensive place to eat. But not to worry the quality of the produce is so high you don’t need a fine dining establishment to prepare it for you. Grab yourself some fresh seafood from the local supermarket or fishery, a delicious bottle of sp…

Ludvigs in Sitka, Alaska

By Karyn Wynn You might think that in the isolation of a small Alaskan island like Sitka, amidst the abundance of trees and wildlife, you would be hard-pressed to find culinary offerings other than what you can catch with your own two hands. An evening at the town&#8…