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REVIEW: Chef Wai at The Library presents new seasonal menu

It’s time to bid adieu to 2019 and open a new chapter in the new year. The notion of starting afresh with a clean slate is also felt at Chef Wai at The Library. Drawing from his extensive culinary experience as well as his travels, Executive Chef Wai Look Chow has put together a wholesome carte du jour that emphasises on the ingredients.

His latest seasonal menu is streamlined. It discards all complex seasonings to bring out an authentic taste, and thus creating dishes with the qualities of lightness and freshness. It is, in a way, an extension of Chef Wai’s award-winning cookbook Two Friends – One Cuisine — a collaboration with Austrian celebrity chef Johann Lafer — where he utilised the freshest produce.

“For this menu, I very much focus on seafood. I find the shellfish from Japan, especially the mollusks, are very rich this time of year. The sea bass that we source from the northern hemisphere has delicate texture and the flesh is so rich with oil, you can really taste it. Though it is a sustainable fish, this is still the best period to have it,” says Chef Wai.

True enough, the pan-fried Japanese sea bass served here indeed feels tender upon the first bite and the hint of nutty scent and flavour from the beurre noisette gives an almost sinful mouthfeel. It’s a fine continuation from the appetizer medley of surf clam, whelk and geoduck that leaves a silky texture on the palate as it’s seared in crustacean-butter emulsion.

With over a dozen options on the table, diners may opt for the carefully curated Menu Dégustation with a wine-pairing option featuring tipples from the diverse wine collection. An evening at The Library is accompanied with classic cocktails, wines and cognacs, freshly cut lamb prosciutto and a live classical quartet at The Library Lounge, offering the perfect ambience to celebrate the festive season.

Visit ritzcarlton.com to find out more.

 

This article was originally published on www.lofficielmalaysia.com.

H.O.M.E By Martell is set to open at Penang Rendezvous 2018

A coveted luxury experience loved by all connoisseurs, H.O.M.E by Martell 2018 is set to take place at Penang Rendezvous this July 2018.

Set to open its doors to their guests between 26th to 29th July 2018 at the Promenade of Straits Quay Marina, H.O.M.E by Martell wants to bring you on an intriguing voyage to explore Cognac and the heritage behind the Martel brand.

This year, H.O.M.E by Martell is picking off from where they left off last year with the same “Be Curious” theme surrounding the pop-up.

And this year will see a rewarding experience unlike any other as the pop-up will set against an emerald sea speckled with lavish sailboats and yachts.

An Exclusive Gastronomy Experience and Tasting Workshop by Martell

Aside to the pop-up space, which is open to our Penang Rendezvous guests, Martell will also host two special paid sessions: the Martell ‘Be Curious’ cocktail mentoring workshop and a special gastronomic experience.

As a treat to your taste buds, the Martell “Be Curious” dinner will have locally acclaimed Chef Nathalie from Nathalie Gourmet Studio serve up French cuisine to savour with Martell cognac, which will only be held on the first three days of the event (26th to 28th July 2018), 7 pm to 11 pm.

 

Both the cocktail mentoring session and the dinner are available to early birds packages. For others who just wish to discover the trove of delights within H.O.M.E by Martell can enjoy free admission where you will be entitled to two Martell cocktails for the price of one.

 

You can also now score your own invitation to this luxurious experience via email at [email protected].

More information on the paid sessions at the Facebook Event Page.

One-Michelin Star Chef Francisco Araya Presents a 7-Course Modern European Meal at Ritz Carlton KL

Based in Shanghai, Chilean-born Chef Francisco has established himself as maestro in the fine dining scene with restaurant NAPA Wine Bar & Kitchen, of which he is Executive Chef. He earned his one Michelin star for the casual fine dining at 81 Restaurant in Tokyo, serving borderless cuisine with a mix of Latin American, European and Asian influences. His impressive portfolio also include a season at the legendary three Michelin-starred restaurant El Bulli in Spain under the tutelage of world-renowned Chef Ferran Adrià, and Alegre in Chile.

This five-day promotion will see Chef Francisco meticulously crafting a seven-course modern European seafood specialties at the Library, Ritz Carlton KL. Available from 6 to 10 March from 7pm until 11pm, the seven-course dinner is priced at MYR350 nett per person with an option of wine pairing at MYR500 nett per person.

The Menu

Amuse-bouche of crispy scallop and herbs, smoked celeriac hen egg, tomato, shrimp and watermelon, beetroot tartelette

Oyster served with caviar and cauliflower

Scallop ceviche with ginger and cilantro

Arroz Verde consisting of Carabinero shrimp, Arborio rice and spinach

Shrimp prepared with yuba, caramelised onion and dill and Japanese Orange Sea Bream with calamari and zucchini blossom

Dessert of pandan ice cream, financier and late harvest roustabout

Available from 6 to 10 March from 7pm until 11pm, the seven-course dinner is priced at
MYR350 nett per person with an option of wine pairing at MYR500 nett per person. For reservations and enquiries, please call +60 3 2142 8000 or email [email protected].