By R Life, posted Jan 7th 2011 at 9:10AM
(Photos courtesy of CK Lam)
Some foodies are food bloggers and some food bloggers are Penang lovers. Take CK Lam, for instance. She’s the voice behind What2See—a food blog dedicated to Penang. As she meanders from restaurant to restaurant and hotel to hotel, sometimes she finds the combination of the two a home for her new favorite food.
After a recent visit to Sagano at Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel, Lam decidedly likes the on-site restaurant.
“Everything was sublimely delicious,” she writes mid-piece. In closing, she finishes by telling readers, “The service was top class and Chef Ito creations were excellent from the start.”
CK, wherever you’re currently exploring – we just wanted you to know that we’re flattered.
Check out more delicious photos of Sagano after the jump.
By R Life, posted Dec 21st 2010 at 3:08PM
Swa-Rai is a fashion and lifestyle blog that digs Bar Novo, located inside the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel. The blog’s owner, Rai, recently attended the bar’s one-year anniversary party and the launch of the RLifeTM LIVE series, which featured a performance by Neon Trees.
To describe Bar Novo’s Strawberry Rhubarb Collins, she writes: “Absolutely one of the best cocktails I’ve had in Chicago!!” She had an equally glowing review of the made-in-house chips and ‘Truffalo’ wings: “The food was absolutely superb. I will have to make many visits back to try all other tasty items on the menu!”
We think Rai enjoyed her night with us. And we can’t blame her. It’s an ideal Downtown Chicago hangout spot. Now just think about that Rhubarb Cocktail between now and your next Chicago trip, and we’ll see you at Bar Novo.
By R Life, posted Dec 9th 2010 at 10:37AM
The city of Pittsburgh is often cited as the home of pierogies. In fact, Pittsburgh Pirates fans await the Great Pierogi Race each year—a contest in which participants dress up in pierogi costumes and race between innings of the game. (Note to self: attend Great Pierogi Race ASAP.) So it should come as no surprise that the Renaissance Pittsburgh’s restaurant has now put these tasty little bundles of goodness on their menu – with an upscale spin.
The Braised Short Rib Pierogi is made in-house from scratch. Its filling consists of shredded short rib beef and creamed leeks. Its glaze is braised broth butter sauce. And the satisfaction of eating one of these? It’s undeniable. So whether you’re dining in the hotel’s main dining space, Braddock’s, or the more informal Braddock’s Street Side Grill, get to Pittsburgh and enjoy these doughy dumplings for yourself.
By R Life, posted Dec 2nd 2010 at 9:28AM
London is abuzz with excitement over the opening of the St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel. Slated to open its doors to the public in March 2011, this hotel has been under wraps and renovation for a while and travelers across the globe have been awaiting its makeover. Now that the grand opening date is approaching, other delicious details about the lavish location are coming together… details involving the hotel’s new restaurant.
World-renowned and Michelin-star-holding chef, Marcus Wareing, will be launching his newest restaurant inside the St. Pancras. The Gilbert Scott will be overseen by Wareing’s protégé and sous chef, Chantelle Nicholson. Paying homage to the hotel’s original architect, the restaurant’s menu is bound to complement the grandeur of the building.
By R Life, posted Nov 10th 2010 at 7:42AM
Eden Roc Renaissance’s brand new restaurant, 1500°, just opened… and with a bang. The farm-to-table, steakhouse-leaning restaurant has found a happy home in Miami. With vibrant and seasonal cuisine, 1500° is quickly earning its reputation as a delicious and green spot to dine in South Florida. Seating 160, the restaurant offers an elegant and still welcoming environment for those in the area.
1500° is also a go-to spot for art-appreciators. Both culinary and visual art enrich the restaurant and help it to stand out in a city filled with restaurants. Executive Chef Paula DaSilva is no stranger to talent-induced limelight. As a star of the television hit, Hell’s Kitchen, DaSilva’s work at 1500° has been widely lauded despite the short time the spot has been open.
Peter Tunney has built his visual art career on messages. Whether through words or collages, Tunney’s art conveys resounding messages in beautiful ways. Tunney’s collage-esque art now drapes over the walls of 1500°.
Excellent cooking is one thing. Excellent cooking prepared with local food and paired with remarkable art is an entirely different thing… it’s Eden Roc’s new restaurant, 1500°.
Check out restaurant photos here, and see more of the Peter Tunney and his collage after the jump…
By R Life, posted Nov 3rd 2010 at 9:30AM
Dean James Max, a chef who’s been dubbed the “Best Chef in South Florida,” is heading due west. The talk-worthy culinary star hasn’t yet named his new Dallas restaurant, but we know a couple of important things.
1. The restaurant will serve upscale modern Mexican cuisine. Mmm.
2. The restaurant will be situated inside Renaissance Dallas.
Slated to open its doors mid-January, the restaurant will dress up Mexican food in a way that’s sure to leave Renaissance guests and Dallas diners hungry for more.
In a recent Dallas Observer blog, Max discussed his vision for the food: “I’m going to try to do a different spin, more original to what you’d get in Oaxaca,” said Max. “I don’t want it just to be rice and beans with melted cheese.”
And for that, Mr. Dean James Max, we salute you. Usually we’d encourage the excessive use of cheese on, well, just about anything. But hey, it sounds like you know what you’re doing… so bring on the top-notch Mexican grub.
By R Life, posted Oct 20th 2010 at 11:02AM
If you know anything about traditional Indian weddings, you know they’re a big deal. Typically stretching out over the course of several days, the celebrations are monumental and the food is prepared accordingly. Expected to cater to hundreds or even thousands of people, wedding planners for these events need access to traditional Indian cuisine… and lots of it. Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel has now made all of this preparation a little bit easier.
As a regular host hotel for weddings, Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel funded training for Executive Chef Tim Jansen and Banquet Chef Manfred Brandtner. Both chefs spent time with culinary professionals in Mumbai, learning first-hand how to cook traditional Indian cuisine. From dal makhani to the most exotic curries, the pair are now ready to help Indian weddings in St. Louis more easily come to life. Planning a wedding? Whether you’re looking for an Indian wedding or a traditional celebration, talk to one of our Wedding Planners from our 145+ hotels worldwide.
Check out photos of the chicken parani and Chef Manfred Brandtner after the jump…
By R Life, posted Oct 13th 2010 at 8:56AM
Although the Bromberg brothers (the brains behind Blue Ribbon Restaurants) are what many New York foodies would call genius, they aren’t elusive. In fact, both Eric and Bruce Bromberg will be stopping by Renaissance DC Downtown this Thursday, October 14th for a meet-and-greet. Why? Oh, just a little thing we like to call the Blue Ribbon Classics menu now available at the hotel’s lounge, miXX.
Just after bringing their signature taste to Renaissance Times Square, these guys are at it in DC. Come mix and mingle on Thursday at 8:30pm with the restaurateurs and tastemakers, and discover what happens when famous foodies join forces with famous hoteliers—whatever it is, we’re guessing it’ll be delicious.
By R Life, posted Oct 7th 2010 at 9:51AM
In Hollywood, every day brings a new excuse to dress to impress. But the concept takes on a whole new meaning as Halloween nears. From black lipstick and white bunny tails to oh-so-trendy vampire teeth and red bite marks, Renaissance Hollywood didn’t want to miss out on any Hollywood Halloween action.
So to help celebrate the scary season, they’re offering two special cocktails whipped up with all the evil the bartenders at Twist could muster. Vampire’s Kiss and Lobotomy are no longer only found in creepy movies. Now, they’re the drinks you’ll be ordering the next time you’re in our neighborhood… or else.
By R Life, posted Sep 29th 2010 at 3:07PM
If you know about organic food, you’ve probably heard Nora Pouillon’s name before. This Austria-born chef and restaurateur isn’t just a well-versed foodie—she’s a hero to most foodies.
Nora owns two restaurants in DC, one of which is the first certified organic restaurant in the USA, aptly named Nora. Ninety-five percent of the food used at Nora comes from certified organic farmers, and the restaurant has been named one of the “Top 10 Healthiest Restaurants” by Health Magazine.
Nora was recently at Pinxo, located inside Renaissance Paris Vendome, to promote “A Taste of The Capital Region: Maryland, DC, Virginia.” Nora chose to work with Fabrice Dubos, chef of Pinxo, and his team on a menu that featured Butternut Squash Soup with Pepitas, Crispy Soft-shell Crabs on Grilled Corn Succotash with Old Bay Aioli, Red Wine Braised Grass-fed Beef Short Ribs with Celeraic Puree and Garlicky Kale, and Apple Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream.
We can see why Nora approves of the palette these guys have.
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