SOMERSBY CIDER MALAYSIA - Savouring a Floral Twist with Somersby Elderflower Lime Cider

Malaysia’s No. 1 Cider Somersby launches NEW variant - Elderflower Lime boasting pleasant floral aroma with a refreshing twist of lime!  

 

Looking for a refreshing cider that satisfies your smell and tastes sensory? Somersby Elderflower Lime, best served over ice, is the perfect beverage. Infused with floral notes combined with a twist of lime, this new variant of the country’s No.1 cider brand – Somersby tingles cider lovers’ taste buds with a sparkling floral bubbly perfect for any occasion. SOMERSBY CIDER MALAYSIA

The Elderflower is the white blossom of the Elderberry tree. Its delicate and subtle lacy white flowers are attributed with medicinal properties and are frequently used for flavouring food and drinks in Europe. This enjoyable union of Elderflower and Lime creates a perfect balance of sweetness and sourness, making it perfect when paired with food. The Somersby Elderflower Lime, in 4.5% alcohol content, is available in bottle (330ml) and can (320ml) at major hypermarkets and supermarkets nationwide. 

“Proud to be in the forefront of innovation, we are excited to offer cider lovers a new cider – Somersby Elderflower Lime adding to the existing variants of apple, blackberry and sparkling rosé. By adding a twist of lime into the elderflower, this cider simply tastes so refreshing and boasts a pleasant floral aroma,” said Carlsberg Malaysia Managing Director Lars Lehmann during the media and trade launch held at Morganfield’s Da Men Mall in USJ. 

(Left to right: Corporate Communications & CSR Director Pearl Lai; Marketing Director Charles Wong; Managing Director Lars Lehmann; Government Affairs and Duty-Free Director Lew Yoong Fah; Supply Chain Director Piotr Zajac; Chief Financial Officer Lim Chee Keat; Sales Director Gary Tan; and HR Director Felicia Teh.)

“Somersby Elderflower Lime was launched in Singapore early this year and it has since grown exponentially and contributed significantly to the cider business of our subsidiary Carlsberg Singapore. We are confident that this new variant will further strengthen Somersby’s foothold as the No.1 cider position in Malaysia,” he added. 

To unveil this floral bubbly cider, Carlsberg Malaysia feted guests and media to an all-white-themed evening of serenity and casual elegance with the amazing Scandinavian-style garden decor, dotted with lacy white Elderflowers, peppered with a garden feel and complete with an eye-catching flower tunnel, impressing guests with a unique experience of a picture-perfect summer. 

To promote the Elderflower Lime variant, the iconic Somersby Kombi mobile bars will be making month-long roving visits in September to local tourist spots, night markets, supermarkets and hypermarkets around Peninsular Malaysia offering consumers a chance to sample Somersby Apple, Blackberry, Sparkling Rosé and the new Elderflower Lime. 

Cider lovers can get a can of Somersby Elderflower Lime FREE with every purchase of a 4can or 4-bottle pack at participating hypermarkets, supermarkets and convenience stores from 27 August to 30 September. This deal is also available for the 6-can pack Carlsberg or Carlsberg Smooth Draught. 

For all you foodies, there will be special food promotion at 100 participating F&B outlets from 1 September to 31 October where the Somersby Elderflower Lime will be going for a steal! Also, check out Morganfield’s for the mouth-watering Baby Back Ribs promotion perfectly paired with the Somersby Elderflower Lime! 

And for more GOOD NEWS! you can make a visit to www.winetalk.com.my to get the Somersby Mystery Box set worth RM50 comprising ALL FOUR flavours at only RM35! 

Try the Somersby Elderflower Lime today and it will undoubtedly make you come back for more! 

For details, follow Somersby Cider Malaysia on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SomersbyMY.

MIGF 2018 Menu - Samplings On The Fourteen Berjaya Times Square Hotel - TASTE MIGF

MIGF (Malaysia International Gastronomy Festival) 2018 is back and, Samplings On The Fourteenth Restaurant Berjaya Times Square Hotel is once-again participating for this year gourmet festival with its specially crafted festival menu by Chef Val Murugan.

Samplings On The Fourteenth Restaurant Berjaya Times Square Hotel which has won many accolades and awards will satiate your taste buds during this month-long festival promotion from 1st September 2108 to 30th September 2018.

As you would have known Samplings On The Fourteenth Restaurant offers its' guest with a fusion taste of local cuisine while having the spectacular view of the Kuala Lumpur skyline while dining in this restaurant.

For this MIGF 2018 festival, Samplings On The Fourteenth Restaurant will have two menu’s that convey the exquisite taste of fusion gourmet taste for you and your guest; The first is the MIGF Festival Menu (RM268nett per set)

and the MIGF Light Menu (RM168nett).

Starting off with the MIGF Menu, in line with this year MIGF 2018 theme which is Muhibah Chefs! Good Food Brings Us Together. In line with the theme, Chef Val Murugan has specially prepared the Trio Muhibbah Starter which consists of a Lamb Satay, Chicken Dumpling with Fish Tikka to represent the three major races in Malaysia.

This is then followed by the Salmon Croquette with Truffle Cauliflower Mousse as the starter for this menu.



Our soup is the Consomme of Morel Mushroom which has pieces of Foie Gras Jelly with Dry Sherry on a strong mushroom consomme which is flavoured by the distinctive taste of the Morel Mushroom.

For the Entrée, we had the Smoked Duck which is served with rainbow lotus root, tomato jam and peas froth and topped with a fried crispy purple sweet potato.

while the palate cleanser is the Balsamic Strawberry Crusted

For the MIGF 2018 Festival Menu main course, you can choose either the Confit of Red Mullet which is served with Eggplant Rouille with Bouillabaisse Essence, Parsnip Puree



or for the meat eater like me will opt for the Broiled M7 Ribeye Provencal - Gratinated Raclette Asparagus Risotto, Legumes and Madeira Jus.

To complement this sumptuous gastronomic spread, we end the night with the Pistachio Incubus dessert which is accompanied by Tahina Ice-cream for the sweet savoury end.

On the other hand, the MIGF Light Menu will start you off with an appetizer spread which is the  Salmon and Tuna Carpaccio,

This is compliment with the creamy Chick Pea Puree Soup.

you can select either the Medallion Cod which has Soya Garlic Crusted, Legumes, Potato and Clam Jus or the juicy Roasted Lamb Rack to choose from the main course menu under this MIGF 2018 Light Menu.



And for dessert, you will be served the Spiced Mango Parfait with Coconut Sago.

For further enquiries or reservations, kindly contact Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur’s Dining Concierge at +60 (3) 2117 8121 or e-mail bth.diningreservations@berjayahotel.com.

Samplings On The Fourteen Address Location Map

PUTRAJAYA MARRIOTT HOTEL - A Short Weekend Escapade at Putrajaya Selangor

Putrajaya Marriott Hotel has recently undergone a refurbishment exercise to its room and main lobby. We had the opportunity to have a weekend escapade to experience this latest changes in Putrajaya, Selangor.

Putrajaya Marriott Hotel now enjoys the conveniences of the IOI City Mall Putrajaya which is a walking distance to the hotel. There are many tourist attractions in Putrajaya for you to visit too which includes the Putrajaya Mosque, Putrajaya Lake, Putrajaya Challenge Park and so forth.

With the new renovation; the hotel boasts a very spacious lobby.

While checking in, you can also have a breather at the D'Oracle Lobby Lounge to have a sip of freshly brewed coffee.

We checked into our deluxe room which offers a nice view of the Putrajaya.

with an inviting plush bed for a good night of rest

and a very functional working area. 

After checking out the rooms, we went around the hotel to check out the other hotel facilities on offer which includes the Kiddie World, where children can enjoy their time at the hotel under the care of professional staff; leaving the parents to get more private time.

Putrajaya Marriott Hotel has quite a number of the ballroom that can cater to different events. Their ballroom is usually booked for a wedding reception over the weekend. You can also check out the Putrajaya Marriott Hotel Wedding package too.

For the health buff, you can check out the Fitness Centre which has fitness equipment that can address to your workout program.



Or you can choose to destress with the Marriott Putrajaya Hotel Spa offering or relax in the jacuzzi pool or steam bath.

or take a dive to the ever-inviting pool with a man made mini waterfall to flush out those tired back and neck muscles.

or just dip into the pool for a refreshing feel.

Zest Restaurant Breakfast - Nasi Lemak

At Putrajaya Marriott Hotel, there are a number of restaurants to satisfied your food cravings, starting with the Zest All Day dining restaurant where you can have your breakfast buffet which has Malay dishes such as the Nasi Lemak with its other condiments.

Roti Tissue

Western Style Breakfast

Teochew Porridge

And on Weekend you can taste out the Weekend HiTea Buffet at the Zest Restaurant.

Fried Mee Hoon With Fu Yung Eggs, Fried Wantan and Fried Popiah

Salad With Honey Grilled Chicken

Nasi Goreng with Ayam Masak Merah, Satay, Tauhu Tempe Sambal

Tuscany Bistro Bar Italian Restaurant  Marriott Putrajaya Hotel

For a taste of Italian, you can taste out at the Tuscany Bistro Bar Italian Restaurant where you will be feted with a spread of authentic Italian fares ranging from their pizza and pasta offering.

Al Funghi Pizza

Ricotta Al Salmone Pizza

Porcini Crusted Chicken Supreme

Roasted Atlantic Cod

After dinner, you can chill out at the CentrePage Lounge to have a drink and enjoy listening to the relaxing crooning of the live band music before calling it a night.

Summer Palace Chinese Restaurant - Marriott Putrajaya Hotel

Lastly, if you love to taste out the Chinese dishes; can head over to the newly refurbished Summer Palace Restaurant. We had the Special Lunch Set Promotion dish at RM88.00 per pax.

You can read more about it and also the Summer Palace 2018 Mooncakes promotion from this link.

Marriott Putrajaya Hotel - Midori Japanese Restaurant

Or for the Japanese Cuisine Connoisseurs; can try out the sought after Midori Japanse Restaurant for its' offering.

For this weekend escapade, we did not venture out of the hotel for any sightseeing or shopping as there are just so many things that one can do at the Putrajaya Marriott Hotel; by relaxing and lazing around at the hotel for the entire weekend.

Putrajaya Marriott Hotel Location Address Map

MIGF 2018 Launching - Taste MIGF - Malaysia Food Festival 2018

Muhibah Chefs! Good Food Brings Us Together



The Malaysia International Gastronomy Festival is back and will take place from the 1st to 30th September 2018. Throughout the Food Festival month, Malaysia’s premier league of dining venues will serve special Festival Menus at special Festival prices.

Adding to this will also be a host of Festival Offers that are sure to elevate each dining experience. The theme for this year’s festival is ‘Muhibah Chefs! Good Food Brings Us Together’. There is no such thing as too many chefs spoiling the broth when it comes to MIGF. 

All the chefs work together for the common good and every diner benefits. After all, nothing connects people better than food and this Malaysia Food Festival theme reflects this too. This year’s MIGF feature.

The spectacular preview event of MIGF will be returning to Berjaya Times Square Hotel & Convention Centre for one gastronomic weekend on the 1st and 2nd September. Taste MIGF will gather Malaysia’s best restaurants in a special dining area – the Theatre of Cuisines – where bite-sized portions of food are on offer from their specially created Festival Menus.

Taste MIGF promises exciting gastronomical activities for the whole family in a carnival-like atmosphere. Aside from the delicious food being served in the Theatre of Cuisines, visitors to Taste MIGF can also shop at the Epicure International Gourmet Village, attend Master Chefs cooking classes, enjoy wine appreciation talks and a host of other informative lifestyle workshops.

 At the Taste MIGF 2018 you will get to taste cuisines from around the world including Malaysian, French, Sri Lankan, Korean, Cantonese, Italian, South Asian, Western, Asian Fusion and many more. For more details, visit www.migf.com.

A diverse line-up makes up the MIGF collective this year, including new and returning establishments. The winner of the Golden Cauldron, DC Restaurant, returns this year with exquisite contemporary French fare from Le Cordon Bleu Paris alumnus Chef Darren Chin.

Treat your taste buds to French fare with a Mediterranean twist at 2OX



or head to the Mandarin Oriental for traditional Cantonese at Lai Po Heen – the latter returning into the Festival fold after five years.



The Marriott Putrajaya also makes a comeback to the Festival with Chinese restaurant Summer Palace.

A trio of eateries helmed by restauranteur Modesto Marini grace the roster; Marble 8,



Marini’s on 57



and M Marini Grand Caffè & Terrazza, each of which has become a household name over the years.

Expect a forward-thinking menu from the returning SukaSucré Bistro, where fusion is the name of the game, and if you fancy Italian,



Nero Nero offers some of the finest in KL.



Nulnu also debuts this year with health-focused foods combining Western and Chinese delights.

Jibby East



and Serai @ Pavilion makes their way to MIGF for the first time, providing modern Pan Asian and Northern Malaysian-Thai flavours respectively.



Drop Exchange is also a fresh face in MIGF 2018, offering a mix of Indian and Parsi cuisine.
  

Progressive Japanese fare comes courtesy of new entrant Kikubari,



while Nadodi is set to take diners on a voyage traversing South Asian cuisines.



Festival veteran Samplings on the Fourteenth is on board once again to deliver fine Western Classical fare.



From Malaysia’s Pearl of the Orient comes the swanky Gen 根, extending a progressive menu to tempt the palate.

Resorts World Genting comes in with the award-winning The Olive restaurant and the one-of-a-kind e18hteen Inspired Cuisine where Artisanal Chinese cuisine adorns the menu,



as well as the soon-to-be-opened High Line, where an assortment of themed eateries and bars rub shoulders.

Also in Genting, Hugo’s In The Sky at the Grand Ion Delemen Hotel offers breath-taking views of the Titiwangsa mountain range – the perfect complement to the blend of Mediterranean fare on the menu.

Back down in the capital, Mamanda presents its take on classic Malay cuisine with Group Executive Chef Dato’ Fazley Yaakob,



and Aliyaa Island Restaurant & Bar returns with a colourful spread of Sri Lankan cuisine.

Meanwhile, The FACE Suites joins the Festival for the first time this year with its lofty European restaurant Tangerine,



as does Champignons over at Ara Damansara, which is helmed by the affable Chef Gary Chang.

Meat-lovers are in for a treat as Pampas Steakhouse, Old Malaya comes back to treat diners with tenderloins and T-bones,



while Spice Garden makes itself heard with a mix of Northern Indian and Middle Eastern.   

For a full list of MIGF restaurants as they are announced, be sure to keep an eye on www.migf.com.