FESTIVE HOLIDAY FEASTS AT EQ

Herald the most wonderful time of the year with extravagant feasts at EQ Kuala Lumpur. It’s never too early to start planning so here’s an overview of what the EQ culinary team has up their sleeves for the year-end celebrations. 

TAKEAWAY TREATS & GIFTS

Level up your Christmas and New Year gifting with a range of exquisite treats: cookies (RM13 upwards), cake bites (RM28 upwards), whole cakes (RM88 upwards) and chocolates (RM88 upwards). Tastefully curated festive hampers (RM188 – RM788) are also available.

Holiday roasts to grace your own dining table can be pre-ordered. This year’s headliner is Bone-in Wagyu Beef ‘hammer’ (RM188/kg) with winter vegs, gravy and chimichurri.

Traditionalists may prefer Roast Turkey (RM128/kg) with chestnut stuffing, roasted potatoes, cranberry sauce, giblet gravy and mixed vegs. Other delish options: Roasted Christmas Goose, Duck a la Orange, Baked Lamb Leg, Home-smoked Salmon and Lobster Mayonnaise. 

ETOILE EXPERIENCE

Gather the fam for a lavish Thanksgiving semi buffet lunch (1130am-230pm) on 1 Dec. Priced at RM88+ per adult, the appetiser and dessert selection with free flow of chilled juices and soft drinks should keep everyone happy and satisfied.

Alternatively, go for the Sharing Platters for 2-3 persons (RM98+) or Barbecue Platters (RM38+ per 100g). Prefer dining at home? Just pre-order some delectable takeaways: from roast turkeys and beef Wellington to salmon mayonnaise and roast leg of lamb.

NOSH UP AT NIPAH

Pamper yourself and loved ones with lavish buffet lunch and dinner throughout Dec. Festive culinary highlights include Wagyu beef hammer, roasted lamb leg, lobster thermidor and abundant sweet treats.

Priced at RM158+ per adult, the Festive Buffet Lunch is available daily. There’s also BBQ Weekend Buffet Dinner at RM178+ per person every Thursday-Sunday, from 630pm to 1030pm except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

BEST OF BOTTEGA

Revel in a splendidly Festive Dolce Vita Afternoon Tea (Mon-Sat, 12noon-230pm or 3pm-5pm) at RM99+ per person or RM198+ for two. Nibble on Christmas themed dainty temptations, accompanied by Ronnefeldt tea or speciality coffee.

SUMPTUOUS SABAYON

Refined four-course Euro-Continental Festive Dinner (RM588+ per person) or an 8-course degustation (RM888+ per person) beckons from the mod-elegant outpost. Reminisce over the year’s happenings amidst luxe servings of Angus beef tartare with toast, Scottish salmon with sour cream, capers and dill, raclette with potatoes and cornichons.

Also, die-hard fans of Chalet will be thrilled to know a four-course Festive Sunday Lunch (RM288+ per person) awaits every Sunday throughout December. 

Palate-pleasing signature Duck Breast à l’Orange, Filet de Suamon Norvégien, and Crêpes Suzette take centrestage. Dial up your feast with a Lobster Thermidor upgrade, prepared a la minute upon order. Further fizz can be added with unlimited sparkling wine, white or red wine, gin, juices, soft drinks and mocktails from the trolley at RM288+ per person.

For more information, contact EQ via WhatsApp 012 583 5319 or dineateqkl@kul.equatorial.com

GREEN IS THE WORD THIS CHRISTMAS AT DORSETT GRAND SUBANG

 

From now until 31 December 2023, give to those in need with Dorsett Grand Subang’s Greener Me Charity Tree Project.

The fund-raising initiative features three towering “Christmas trees” built from repurposed wooden pallets, fashioned into multi-level decks holding pots of money plants and festooned with fairy lights. 

Guests of honour (top pix) Vice Chairman of Dorsett Hospitality International (Malaysia), Datin Jasmine Abdullah Heng (right) and Area General Manager of Dorsett Hospitality International (Malaysia), Datin Christina Toh (left), together with Datuk Zainal Abidin Putih, Chairman of Telekom Malaysia Berhad graced the festive light-up ceremony.

Dressed in red, children from Rumah Charis also added to the merriment with their rendition of popular Christmas songs. Members of the public are invited to pledge minimum RM10 for each pot of plant. The plants can either be taken home or replanted later by the hotel upon request when the charity project has concluded.

Each contributor will have their name(s) displayed on the Christmas Charity Tree until 31 December 2023. In addition, contributors stand a chance to win weekly lucky draw prizes such as complimentary hotel stay and dining vouchers from the hotel.

Names of the donors will then be compiled for the Grand Draw on 2 January 2024, entitling them to win hotel stay vouchers from Dorsett Kwun Tong and Lan Kwai Fong @Kau U Fong in Hong Kong as well as Dorsett Grand Subang.

Funds collected from will be presented to the National Heart Institute Foundation and Subang Jaya Community Ambulance Service.

For further information on the Greener Me Charity Tree Project, WhatsApp +60 12 355 1257 or email: troy.tang@dorsett.com

  

‘TIS THE SEASON TO BE FEASTING

 
After the charity project launch, invited guests were treated to a preview of Dorsett Grand Subang’s Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Delights.

Terazza Brasserie has decked its dining hall with a sumptuous buffet, starting with the Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner (6:30 pm to 10 pm) at RM188 nett per adult, RM158 nett for senior citizens and RM108 nett for children.

Expect more tempting delights at the Christmas Day Buffet Brunch (12 noon to 4 pm), priced at RM138 nett for adults, seniors at RM118 nett, and children at RM78 nett.

Usher in 2024 by partaking in a New Year's Eve Buffet Dinner (6:30 pm to 10:00 pm) at Terazza Brasserie. Priced at RM188 nett for adults, RM158 nett for senior citizens and RM108 nett for children.

There’s also a New Year’s Day Buffet Brunch priced at RM138 nett for adults, RM118 nett for senior citizens, and RM78 nett for children.

For the complete list of festive offerings at Dorsett Grand Subang, visit http://www.dorsetthotels.com/dorsett-grand-subang

Early reservations are highly recommended, so call ahead at tel: 03 5031 6060 or email: 
bookfnb.subang@dorsetthotels.com
 

MAGICAL CHRISTMAS FEAST AT THE WESTIN KUALA LUMPUR

Drawing inspiration from ten countries around the world, The Westin KL chefs left no stone unturned in their quest to impress with a lavish spread fit for the festive season.

Taking diners on a whirlwind culinary tour around the globe, the vast Yuletide selection decking The Living Room starts with colourful platters of Santa Devil Eggs, Christmas Antipasto Wreath, Salmon Gravlax, Rainbow Vegetable-Wrapped Feta Terrine, Assorted Seafood and freshly shucked Oysters amongst other temptations.

In line with the Westin’s Eat Well philosophy, a Salad and Cheese Station featuring numerous imported kinds of cheese, fresh lettuce and salad leaves with a variety of condiments, pickles, sauces and dressings is included; to enable diners to rustle up their own salads.

Main highlights to savour range from perennial Roast Turkey, Lamb Leg and Beef Wellington to more distinct European-centric fare such as the well-spiced and aromatic Spanish Paella Seafood, and a surprisingly moist Duck Leg Confit with Cherry, Quinoa and Orange Sauce.

The rustic but flavourful dishes of German-inspired Braised Red Cabbage with Apple, and Swedish-inspired Hasselback Potato with Orange Cheddar Sauce somehow left quite an impression. Possibly because they are meatless; a nice counterpoint to the heavier, protein-laden fare we've been feasting on.

Not to be outdone, newly appointed Executive Pastry Chef Syeriff Hafizal holds his own by proffering a treasure trove of sweet treats. Flanking his showpiece of a giant gingerbread house are an oversized Chocolate "Log" Red Velvet Cake (lauded for its moist fudgy texture), a Croquembouche Tower and assorted Macarons (whimsically decorated as reindeer, santa, snowman and Christmas tree) amongst others.

Some gems await in the bread section: Ginger Bread Loaf inspired by Vienna, Panettone and Christmas Stollen Sweet Bread from Italy, and Walnut Raisin Baguette inspired by France are notable choices. Dial up your festive mood with traditional Christmas cookies if you are so inclined.

Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet (6pm-10pm) at RM258 nett per adult, RM129 nett per 7-12 years old child
 
Christmas Day Brunch Buffet (12.30pm-3pm) at RM258 nett per adult, RM129 nett per 7-12 years old child
 
Christmas Day Dinner Buffet (6pm-10pm) at RM258 nett per adult, RM129 nett per 7-12 years old child
 
New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet (6pm-10pm) at RM258 nett per adult, RM129 nett per 7-12 years old child
 
New Year’s Day Dinner Buffet (6pm-10pm) at RM258 nett per adult, RM129 nett per 7-12 years old child
 
Prices above inclusive free flow of soft drinks, fruit punch, sangria, Tiger draught beer and house pour red/white wine.
 
For reservations, please call Westin Dining at tel: 03-2773 8495 or WhatsApp: +6012 305 1715 or email: westindining@westin.com