Showing posts with label french cuisine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label french cuisine. Show all posts

Wednesday, 30 November 2022

Love Nutrient Arte Eatery @ Argyll Road, Georgetown, Penang.

Art galleries practice non only please civilization vultures, sometimes... they tin live on corking places to satisfy the needs of gluttons too. Opened inward early on 2016, Arte is dwelling household to 1 of Penang's corking fine art collections. Daiichi Art Space is the administration companionship behind the paintings too artwork, a branch of Daiichi Modern Art Gallery (Sungai Petani), 1 of the largest someone fine art museums too galleries inward Malaysia. Combine a catch to the fine art gallery too a catch to Arte Restaurant, which offers French amongst Asian-inspired menu. The eating seat is calming, elegant too well-decorated inward shades of white too grey; amongst hand-crafted paintings adorning the walls (the paintings are for sale too). Chef Jay's nutrient is something to yell about, a sublime blend of French too Asian cooking techniques to nowadays the ingredients' vibrant pure flavors. 

Many cheers to Arte Restaurant for hosting us that afternoon.



Pumpkin Soup (Rm 15)


Tomato Soup (Rm 15)

Soup presented amongst an artistic touch, it actually equally delectable equally it looks too smells. The rich yet gently flavored Pumpkin Soup consisted of waves of surprises, accept a quaff too you lot volition live on welcomed past times a creamy, milky texture followed past times a mellow Pumpkin flavor too sweetness. It was non mono-dimensional, bits of Bacon were introduced for the extra chewy, savory touch. 

It may seem slow to imagine how the Tomato Soup would sense of savor similar but 1 would live on surprised past times the robust flavors. The existent joy of eating the dish would live on to swallow together amongst the crunchy greens presented aside- Sundried Tomatoes, fresh Tomatoes amongst singed edges too Zucchini Blossoms. Different combination of Tomato Soup too the sides could practice dissimilar flavors too dimensions. It was similar experimenting the wonders of the palate. Our favorite selection was the singed Tomatoes amongst burned edges which imparted a hint of smokiness to the sweet, acidic too slightly saltish Tomato Soup.


Caesar Salad (Rm 19)


Spring Salad (Rm 18)

Whet upwards the appetite amongst Chef Jay's Caesar Salad, well-tossed too amped amongst crispy bits of savory Parmesan Lace too Bacon equally good equally gooey half-boiled Egg. The dimension was clear too seasonings were concise too spot on, goose egg to a greater extent than too goose egg less. The greens were crisp too fresh. While the Spring Salad does alive upwards to our expectation (all greens were sufficiently-dressed amongst their home-made refreshing tangy too zingy citrus dressing), nosotros idea it was to a greater extent than of a standard-average starter. We were in all probability overwhelmed past times the Caesar Salad.


Duck Confit (Rm 48)


Angus Beef Rib Eye (Rm 135/ 250 grams) served amongst Blue Cheese Sauce

We were pleasantly surprised to uncovering such a beautiful slab of Rib Eye. Little touches are keys to unlock excitements. It's non mutual for restaurants to serve Steak amongst Bone Marrow but Arte Restaurant was too hence serious near their Rib Eye that they took it to the adjacent level. Be surprised past times the complexity too pleasance that the dish could potentially deliver. The meat was expertly cooked amongst edges beautifully seared, wonderfully gamey too rich. It was most tender too juicy to the bite, perfectly paired amongst melt-in-the-mouth Bone Marrow (just similar creamy Butter) too exquisite Blue Cheese Sauce. The Black Garlic highlighted the alluring beefy aroma spell the flecks of Peppercorn refreshed the palate amongst a hint of peppery-sensation. We had no qualms feasting on that gigantuan slab of Rib Eye. One of the best Rib Eyes nosotros stimulate got always had. 

Poultry lovers could opt for their Duck Confit, carefully rendered for hours too served amongst Plum Sauce, Purple Sweet Potato Puree too sauteed Red Cabbage; the peel of the Duck Thigh was perfectly crisp amongst flaky flesh. Our exclusively drawback was the Plum sauce, which nosotros idea the flavors were rather muted. 


Passion Fruit Panna Cotta (Rm 25)


Tiramisu (Rm 25)

If you lot notwithstanding managed to move along your pants buttoned at this stage, larn for their Passion Fruit Panna Cotta. The chilled gelatin-dessert served amongst Passion Fruit was delicious; the Panna Cotta was creamy too delicately sweetened but farther enlivened amongst the refreshing tropical fruit- Passion Fruit. The unappealing Red Wine Pear was non to live on forsaken equally well, the Pear was nicely poached but retaining the quintessential juicy yet theatre bite. It is worth to banking venture annotation that all desserts inward Arte Restaurant are alcohol-free... to cater for immature diners. 


Amuse Bouche- Beet Root Sponge Cake amongst Citrus Cream too Lychee Shooter (Sprite + Apple Cider + Lychee + Salt)


Additional Information:
Non-Halal
Service Charge: Yes 10%
Government Tax: No
Address: 25, Jalan Argyll, 10050, Georgetown, Penang.
Business Hours: 12 pm to 2:30 pm, 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm. Closed on Mondays.
Daiichi Art Space visiting hours: 1 pm to half dozen pm, Tuesdays to Sundays.
Contact Number: 604- 251 9718

Friday, 7 October 2022

Love Nutrient Vino Pairing Dinner Alongside Luis Felipe Edwards @ The View, Equatorial Hotel Penang.

One of the close sold Chilean wine-labels inward Malaysia- Luis Felipe Edwards (LFE) organized its initiatory wine-pairing lawsuit at The View, Equatorial Hotel Penang few days ago. The aforesaid lawsuit was hosted past times The View (a French fine-dining eating theatre housed inside Equatorial Hotel Penang), inward collaboration with Luis Felipe Edwards in addition to The Wine Shop. The 5-course dinner costs Rm 288 nett per mortal in addition to diners were treated with extravagant dinner, perfectly paired with unopen to of the finest Chilean Wines (handpicked past times LFE's vino ambassador Mr. Nick Tullet).

Note: This is a one-off lawsuit in addition to if you lot are neat on participating on such events inward the future, produce follow their Facebook page.

Many Thanks to Equatorial Hotel Penang for hosting us that evening.



Luis Felipe Edwards' ("LFE") estate is strategically located inward the Colchagua Valley, a premier viticultural portion inward Chile. It is the location in addition to surround that brand LFE wines then unique in addition to delicate. In Year 2014, LFE is the close awarded winery inward Chile. While LFE is established for to a greater extent than than ii centuries (in Chile), it solely entered the marketplace position of Malaysia inward Oct 2011. Today, LFE is the largest supplier of Chilean Wines inward Malaysia. Also, the label tin hold upwards found inward to a greater extent than than ninety countries at present, with UK beingness the largest market. In Penang, LFE wines tin hold upwards found at The Wine Shop


Crabmeat in addition to Avocado Salad with roasted Capsicum Coulis in addition to Micro Greens

Executive Chef of The View, Equatorial Hotel- Ronney Too started the eve with a tastebud charmer. The Amuse Bouche may appear deceiving uncomplicated but it was beautifully crafted with a remarkable depth of flavor. The dish was creamy rich with a flare-up of Seafood sweetness. It was dressed inward Mayonnaise-alike sauce with tiny bits of Avocado. Adding farther enjoyment to the dish... nosotros paired it with LFE's Family Selection Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc. The fresh, fruity vino introduced a refreshing in addition to fragile sweetness to the dish. It was a dramatic nevertheless elegant offering.


Escargot Ragout with Fried Eggplant

The minute class was a footling less successful. Stir Fried Escargot encased inward an Eggplant, together with unopen to fresh Button Mushrooms. The filling was delicious, earthy in addition to reasonably seasoned but the peel of the Eggplant carried a hint of bitterness. The pairing wine- Luis Felipe Edwards Reserve Gewurztraminer had non done much inward its aid; enhancement to the flavors was weak. The vino on its ain was lite in addition to piece of cake on the palate... zesty nevertheless lightly oaked but non sweet. If I must choose, I'd selection LFE Reserve Gewurztraminer over LFE Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc.


Seafood Risotto with Mushrooms 

Chef Ronney's rendition of Seafood Risotto was delicious, though at that spot were unopen to misses. The flavors were bold in addition to it was apparent that seafood broth was used to create the Risotto. Unfortunately, the Rice was overcooked in addition to thus, also slouchy in addition to soft to our liking. The highlight of the dish was the tacky mash of baked Cheese, which introduced unopen to other layer of crispy, cheesy in addition to aromatic dimension to the dish. Luis Felipe Edwards Marea De Leyda Pinot Noir was served to brace with this dish. When it comes to Pinot Noir... it's either love or hate. Unfortunately, nosotros belong to the latter group. The medium-bodied Red was a footling also intense for us.


Palate Cleanser- Spicy Papaya Seed Sherbet


Pan-seared Black Angus Beef Rossini Brussels Sprout Puree in addition to Confit Potatoes with Port Wine Glaze

The entree of the eve was Pan Seared Black Angus (medium rare), topped with a slice of creamy goodness of Foie Gras. The meat was soft in addition to tender, footling endeavor was necessary to slit through the meat. It was close succulent in addition to satisfying... sinfully delicious but well-worth the guilt. We paired this wonderful creation of Chef Ronney's with Luis Feliepe Edwards 900 Blend, i of the most-praised wines nether the roof of LFE. The LFE 900 is a unmarried vineyard, flora 900 meter inward a higher house body of body of water degree in addition to is alongside the highest inward the province (Chile). The climate is fresher in addition to brighter, allowing for a slower in addition to longer maturation; resulting inward fresh wines with higher concentration of fruit flavors. We adore the harmonious flavors, everything seems to blend good inward this dish. My untrained palate does non appear to appreciate full-bodied wines with intense flavors; I found LFE 900 suits my palate perfectly. 


Passion Fruit Tart accompanied with Lime Sherbet, Raspberry Coulis in addition to Vanilla Hazelnut

We wrapped upwards the repast with a sweetness note, the Passion Fruit Tart was absolutely lovely. The zesty filling was refreshing, a wake upwards telephone yell upwards for all the boozy treats before before this. Our solely possible criticism was the thick pastry crust. Equally revitalizing would hold upwards the Lime Sherbet, though unopen to of us could non care on the jolting sourness but yours really enjoyed it to the fight (probably I was intoxicated). To residuum the acidity, nosotros paired the sweetness process with Luis Felipe Edwards Reserva Late Harvest, a sweetness honeyed vino that puts a perfect sum halt to the meal.


Additional Information:
Address: Equatorial Hotel, 1, Jalan Bukit Jambul, 11900, Bayan Lepas, Penang.
Business Hours: 12 pm to 2:30 pm (a-la carte du jour Lunch), 6:30 pm to 10 pm (Semi Buffet Dinner). Opens Daily.
Contact Number: 604- 632 7073

Friday, 1 July 2022

Love Nutrient [Menu Preview] Invitee Chef From London- Chef Rate Jarvis @ 1885, E&O Hotel, Penang.

1885 of Eastern in addition to Oriental Hotel welcomes a invitee Chef from London- Chef Mark Jarvis, a Chef with dandy culinary noesis who has sharpen his culinary skills at many world-renown prestigious restaurants. He intends to convey the flavors of London in addition to to portion with the lucky diners inwards 1885. His new, painstakingly crafted card features contemporary, playful dishes where many surprises in addition to possibilities tin move endure farther explored. I was i of the fortunate ones to endure invited for their novel card preview tasting session for the media, therefore, portion shown inwards the photos was of tasting portion . 

Many Thanks to E&O Hotel for hosting us that afternoon. 


To start, Chef Mark presented us with an aesthetically pleasing dish- Escargot served with Crusted Parsley Garlic Butter (Rm 67.65). Baked province Snails beautifully covered with a generous sum of garishly greenish Parsley-Garlic Butter. We had ours served with their fresh, fluffy-soft Rolls in addition to nosotros were glad that they worked good together. If I were to nitpick, I would prefer them non to endure that greasy in addition to buttery. It could endure a petty heavy for a start. 


Up side yesteryear side was Rougie Foie Gras served with spiced Mango Chutney in addition to Orange scented Brioche (Rm 109.60). The Foie Gras was kickoff cooked with lxx flat celcius, pressed in addition to wrapped with Nori/ Seaweed. Trained sense of savor buds are required to appreciate this dish. I did non quite bask the gamey smell, which I idea it was quite strong. Fortunately, the spiced Mango Chutney was pleasingly appetizing in addition to introduced a novel layer of dimension to the dish. 


Premium Grade Tuna Loin with White Truffle Oil Emulsion with Soy Sauce (Rm 97.95), a tartare-like dish, was a hitting with us. The freshness of the Tuna Loin speaks for itself. The seafood-sweetness was easily discerned, farther enhanced with the role of premium Soy Sauce, White Truffle Oil in addition to French Chives. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 dish non to endure missed yesteryear Chef Mark. 


Poultry lovers would in all likelihood endure to a greater extent than than happy to listen almost Foie Gras stuffed Spring Chicken served with Young Corn, Morrel in addition to Madeira Sauce (Rm 120.10). Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 classic combination for roasts, Chef Mark uses Madeira Sauce, a vino demi-glace sauce to become with the meat. It has a few layers of texture, kickoff was the meaty, beautifully caramelized Chicken piece the inner business office was a soft, melt-in-the-mouth Goose fatty liver. It was non a straight-forward dish, the seemingly uncomplicated dish was complex with layers of flavors; partly due to Chef Mark's rendition on Madeira Sauce. 


The climatic main- Braised Wagyu Beef Cheek with Onion Cream in addition to Dark Soy Glaze (Rm 117.75). The meticulously braised Wagyu Beef was in addition to then tender that it was flaking apart at only the nudge of a fork. The sides, however, overshadowed the premium Beef. The charmingly caramelized Onions were in addition to then sweetness in addition to crunchy in addition to they took over the pump spotlight. Also, the salinity of the Dark Soy Glaze surfaced towards the end, it would endure perfect if Chef could slightly soften the saltiness. 


Chef Mark wrapped upwardly the repast with his Coconut Parfait (Rm 22.15)- Malibu Parfait, Coconut Joconde Biscuit in addition to Pineapple Chutney. The light, velvety smooth, boozy Parfait was infused with Malibu, placed on transcend of an Coconut Sponge (Coconut Joconde Biscuit) but the existent depict was the Pineapple Chutney, which added a refreshing tropical sweetness essence to the dessert. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 unique yet carefully paired combination. 


Chef Mark Jarvis (Guest Chef from London/ Left) in addition to Chef Partiben (Chef de Cuisine of E&O Hotel Penang/ Right)


Additional Information:
Pork-Free
Wifi-Available
Address: 10, Lebuh Farquhar, Georgetown, Penang.
Contact: 604- 222 2000
Website: http://www.eohotels.com/

 of Eastern in addition to Oriental Hotel welcomes a invitee Chef from London Love Food [Menu Preview] Guest Chef from London- Chef Mark Jarvis @ 1885, E&O Hotel, Penang.