BY CK Lam

If you are looking for good pineapple cakes, you cannot pass up visiting Gartien. Located on Lorong Macalister in Penang, Gartien is possibly one of the most well-known pineapple cake makers.

Gartien version of pineapple cake is rolled up in a rectangular pillow of buttery crumbly dough encasing a ball of tangy pineapple filling. Each piece is individually packed in Japanese washi paper to preserve its freshness.

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BY CK Lam

The newly opened Seven Terraces in the heart of World Heritage Site is Penang’s newest boutique hotel. Sitting on Stewart Lane, this hotel by hoteliers Christopher Ong and Karl Steinberg is converted from a row of seven C19th Anglo Chinese terraces houses.

Seven Terraces offers guests a boutique hotel experience with its Peranakan and contemporary design and its many Baba Nonya and Chinese antique furniture and collectibles. The hotel comprises a restaurant, bar and 18 air-conditioned suites with modern amenities.

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BY CK Lam

For this Christmas and New Year Eve, I have compiled a list of tantalizing offering of lunch and dinner menus from the many dining places in Penang. There is something for everyone and I hope it will help you plan for this holiday dining. And don’t forget to have your reservations made well in advance…

I would like to wish you all A Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year 2013!

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Tags: 23 Love Lane, Abbey Road, Agua Mediterranean Cuisine, Australian Beef, Bayview Hotel Georgetown, Berlin's Bier Houz, Bistro Restaurant, Blue Reef Fish & Chips Straits Quay, Bora Bora By Sunset Bistro, Cassis Restaurant, Chin's Stylish Chinese Cuisine, China House, Chocolate Passion, Christmas Buffet Dinner, Christmas Dining Guide, Christmas Promotion, Cititel Penang, Ck Lam, Complimentary Glass, Course Menu, David Brown's Restaurant & Tea Terrace, Dinner Menus, EASTERN & ORIENTAL HOTEL, EASTIN HOTEL PENANG, EVERGREEN LAUREL HOTEL, Ferringhi Garden Restaurant, G Hotel, Golden Sands Resort, Happy New Year, HARD ROCK HOTEL PENANG, Hot Dishes, Hotel Equatorial Penang, HYDRO HOTEL PENANG, Il Bacaro Venetian Restaurant, Jammin, Julbord, Lamb Roast, Macalister Mansion, MARICOSA PACIFIC RIM & HAWAIIAN CUISINE, Mediterranean Cuisine, New Year Eve, Pulau Pinang, RAINBOW PARADISE BEACH RESORT, Sesame and Soy, Smoked Salmon, Spanish Sausage, Steak Frites, Steak Frites at 23 Love Lane, Sunway Seberang Jaya, Swedish Christmas, SWEET FOREST PASTRY AND SANDWICH CAFE, Tanjung Tokong, Tenggiri, THE LIBRARY AT STRAITS QUAY, The Sire Museum Restaurant, Tom Turkey, Via Pre

BY CK Lam

Ferringhi Garden Restaurant is one of only a few garden restaurants in Penang. I have been visiting this restaurant since 2008 and glad to say that it is going stronger each year. For this year Christmas celebration, the restaurant has everyone in a festive mood with its exterior and interior beautifully decorated with festive lights.

The front section of the indoor dining area has a gorgeous displayed of Christmas trees, gingerbread houses and variety of lovely hand-crafted ornaments.

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Tags: Australian Beef, Australian Beef Tenderloin, Batu Ferringhi Penang, Bell Pepper, Black Cod, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Reduction, Christmas Celebration, Christmas Dining, Christmas Eve Dinner, Christmas Eve Dinner Menu, Christmas Turkey, Ck Lam, Cream Of Asparagus Soup, Creamy Soup, Delicious Dish, Executive Chef Woei Liang, Ferringhi Garden Restaurant, Festive Lights, Garden Restaurants, Hand Crafted Ornaments, Honey Dijon, Honey Dijon Mustard, Meat Dishes, Mustard Vinaigrette, New Year's Eve, Pan-grilled Black Cod, Pastry Chef, Pastry Chef W.K.Tou, Poached Pear, Rack Of Lamb, Restaurants In Penang, Seasonal Vegetables, Velvety Texture

BY CK Lam

Having afternoon tea at Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa in Batu Ferringhi, Penang is a real indulgence. I remembered my first noteworthy exposure with Rasa Sayang’s afternoon tea at the Rasa Wing Lounge.

It came with a 3-tier plate rack, with cakes, scones accompanied with cream and jam along with savory treats. Until today, the tradition of afternoon tea is still observed in both the Rasa Wing Lounge and the Spice Market Cafe over at the Garden Wing.

Scones High Tea

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BY CK Lam

I had the pleasure of attending a wine pairing dinner put together by G Hotel award winning Pan Asian restaurant Sesame and Soy and Katnook Estate. The gourmet food was prepared by chef de cuisine Chiam Choon Heng.

The wines sampled at the event included the Katnook Founder’s Block Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Katnook Founder’s Block Chardonnay 2010, Katnook Estate Shiraz 2009, Katnook Estate Chardonnay 2008 and Katnook Estate Odyssey Cabernet Sauvignon 2005.

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Tags: Adam Haywood, Alison Harvey, Asiaeuro Wines & Spirits, Asian Restaurant, Australian Wagyu Beef Cheek, Black Pepper, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chef Chiam Choon Heng, Chef De Cuisine, Cherry Tomatoes, Chiam, Citrus Fruit, Ck Lam, Coonawarra, Crispy Chicken, Dow’s Port Wine, Estate Chardonnay, Estate Wine, G Hotel Penang, Jackfruit Strudel, Jiang Nan, Katnook Estate, Katnook Estate Chardonnay 2008, Katnook Estate Odyssey Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Katnook Estate Shiraz 2009, Katnook Founder’s Block Chardonnay 2010, Katnook Founder’s Block Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Lotus Root, Penang Wine Events, Peter Nast Nast, Red Wine, Sesame and Soy, Unagi Roll, William Chong, Wine Dinner, Wine District, Wine Pairing

BY CK Lam

d’Tandoor Restaurant has recently opened in Penang. Its location in Precinct 10, showcase a concept that is modern with inviting gold and black interior and simple Indian decorations. The restaurant which is the chain of the D’Tandoor International Group of Restaurant serves Mughlai dishes.

The Mughlai cooking of the Indian sub-continent uses more natural ingredients. The extensive menu features many tempting options. We are torn between the curries, specialties, vegetarian dishes, relishes and accompaniments besides naans, rice dishes and desserts. We begin the meal with complimentary thin crispy papadum with smothery mint yogurt.

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Tags: Aloo Gobi, Aloo Gobi Punjabi, Aloo Masala, Capsicum, Ck Lam, Cottage Cheese, Creamy Almond, d'Tandoor Restaurant, Delicate Flavors, D’Tandoor, Gajar Halwa, Garlic Naan, Gulab Jamoon, Hearty Dishes, Indian Decorations, Indian Sub Continent, Kashmiri Pulao, Keema, Mango Kulfi, Meat Dish, Mughlai, Mughlai Cooking, Murg Mussalam Akhbari, Nawabi Mixed Tandoor, Palak Paneer, Paneer Shahi, Papadum, Peppercorn, Precinct 10, Pungent Spices, Raan Sikandri, Rice Dishes, Rm5, Rsquo, Side Dishes, Tandoor Restaurant, Tender Chicken, Vegetarian Dish, Vegetarian Dishes

BY CK Lam

My enthusiasm for learning about wine was given a boost when I was invited to the Malaysia Wine Fiesta 2012. The event organized by The Straits Wine Company (of the Billion Frontier Group of Companies) was held at Precinct 10, located at Tanjung Tokong, Penang. More than 400 wine enthusiasts turned up at the event.

“Tickets were sold like hot cakes since the event is being publish. We are glad to organize event like this as it help to bring up a new healthy drinking trend in Penang” Sean Teoh, Billion Frontier Group of Companies Group Vice-President said.

Billion Frontier Group of Companies owns a number of up-market restaurants and bistros including Bed, Sixty9ine Mansion by The Sea, Mois, Nueve, Sushi Zento and Red Karaoke.

 Crowds of people make their way through the event

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