Turkish Culinary and Cultural Week 2011

Turkish Culinary and Cultural Week 28 Oct to 4 Nov 2011

Throughout the Turkish Culinary and Cultural Week, everyday between 18.30 and 21.00, fine samples from Turkish cuisine, prepared by Turkish Chefs, will be served at Warisan Café. A Turkish Band will play Turkish classical music at the Lanai Lounge. There will be performances of Mevlevi ritual dance (sema), folk dance and rhythm show.

Turkey Tourism and Information Office in Malaysia hosting the Turkish Culinary and Cultural Week in conjunction with the 88^th Anniversary of the Republic of Turkey. Turkish Culinary and Cultural Week which is being held from the 28 Oct to the 4 Nov 2011 at the Royale Chulan Hotel will comprise of numerous exciting and interesting highlights. Official Hotel and Event Partner, the Royale Chulan Hotel of Kuala Lumpur, and event co-sponsors Etihad Airways and Ravika Olive Oil.

Turkish culture has influenced and has been influenced in return by cultures and civilizations from China to Vienna and from Russian steppes to North Africa for over four millennia. Turkish culture reflects this distinct culture richness and diversity, and remains mostly shaped by its deep roots in Anatolia, Middle East and Balkans; a region which is the cradle of many civilizations.

Turkish Delight 

At the press conference with Mr. Ali Gulen, Turkish Embassy Tourism & Information Centre, Representative from Hotel Royal Chulan, KL and Mr. Mustapha Kamal, Sales Manger, Etihad Airways. 

According to Mr Ali Gulen, the cultural and Tourism Attache of the Tourism and Information Office of the Embassy of the Republic Turkey in Malaysia, We have flow in an entourage of 23 people comprising chefs, dancers, musicians, and Turkish craftsmen including calligraphists, and well-known EBRU or paper marbling expert Mustafa Erkan who will be conducting demonstrations on this intricate and ancient art.

Turkish Dance

Blue Eye - Turkish Traditional Souvenir  

Turkish Traditional Calligraphy 

Turkish Traditional Art Ebru

Turkish Dessert & Delights 

With one of the Turkish Chef 

With the group of pretty Turkish Dancers

With Mrs. Gulen

Turkish Tradisional Ladies Costume ~ Colors are so Vibrant 

Turkish Coffee ~ Best

I like it

Turkish cuisine is an entire experience in itself and Turkey Embassy is proud to be able to bring this event that will allow Malaysians to experience first-hand the gastronomic marvels of Turkey. 

Maria's Restaurant & Cafe, Damansara Perdana

Maria’s Restaurant and Cafe is quietly tucked in the upper floor of Metropolitan Square, Damansara Perdana, just above Citibank. With it’s tagline "The Best of Traditional Western Cuisine", Maria’s Café is popular for quality premium beef steaks - Japanese Kobe, Australian Wagyu, Australian Black Angus. 

The ambience is really cozy, quiet and a little country style feels. This is a family run restaurant so all the staff are very friendly.

Drink

Chocolate Thick Shake RM12

(available in Strawberry and Vanilla also) 

Appetizer

Spicy N.Z Mussels served with Garlic Toast RM16

I like this, it taste a little spicy… like mild sambal. 

I asked Mary actually its tomato base with chilli.

N.Z Rock Oysters RM6 each

Fresh with lemon and Tabasco… mmmm

 Garlic Toast

N.Z Rock Oysters

Spicy N.Z Mussels served with Garlic Toast

Soup

Minestrone Soup RM8.50 tomato base, with vegetables

I like this healthy soup, with generous variety of vegetables

Ox Tail Soup RM19.50 served with Garlic Bread 

Fresh Pumpkin Soup RM8.50 served with Croutons 

Salad

Caesar Salad RM14 with beef bacon, croutons, walnuts and cheese

You can also choose different topping like Salmon (RM 18) 

or Chicken with deep fried or roasted (RM 17). 

I love the light salad dressing and fresh Romaine lettuce

Oriental Salad RM10

An asian flavour top with mushrooms with black sesame seed 

After the appetizer, soup and salad… what else??? The main dish kicked off with the popular premium beef steak from Maria’s Café.

Main Course 

Australian Wagyu 7 Beef Steak RM95/100gm

*Chef recommendation that this special beefs to be enjoyed 

without any accompanying sauce and medium done at most. 

I didn’t try the beef steak (I don’t eat beef)… but I can smell the grilled streak aroma…

This is supposed to be best dish or highlight for the night and most of them really enjoyed it. According to Mary this steak cost around RM 200 plus and really worth to try it.  

Australian Chilled Black Angus RM 42/ 100gm

According to some bloggers comment, this taste more meaty that Wagyu. 

N.Z Lamb Baby Cutlets (French Cut) RM49

With minimum 3 pieces of cutlets. I love lamb, this is my favorite. It’s tasty and succulent. Plus I like the aroma of the way it’s marinated with lots of herbs. 

The grilled potatoes are fresh and tasty too. 

Grilled Salmon Fillet RM22

The Salmon is fresh and Maria’s homemade tangerine sauce that really brings out the taste of it. Another dish I that i like.

Black Pepper Chicken Chop RM18.50

Crispy chicken outside juicy inside, the fries taste fresh and fluffy 

Seafood Spaghetti RM24 tossed with olive oil & Italian herbs

Fresh seafood and herbs

Chicken Parmigiana RM22

Bread-crumbed & topped with tomato salsa sauce & lots of cheese… 

Desserts

Tiramisu RM13.50... my favorite

Blueberry Cheese Cake RM8.50

Moist Chocolate Cake RM9.50 served with Vanilla Ice Cream,

The warm chocolate cake, eat together with ice cream just perfect 

to wrap the whole meal. 

Group Photos with all the bloggers and Mary

Thanks to Mary (Maria’s daughter) for being so generously 

serving us such a scrumptious dinner. 

Overall, I find that the food is fresh, all the staffs are friendly makes me feel at home and the price is reasonable. I love the Lamb Cutlets, the way they marinate them with herbs and spice.

Maria’s Restaurant & Café

C313A, Center Wing, Metropolitan Square,

No.2, Jalan PJU 8/1, Bandar Damansara Perdana,

47820 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Tel: 03 7725 2313

Email: info@marias.com.my

Opening hours:

Mon to Sat: 12pm – 11pm

Sun: 5pm – 11pm

Aladdin The Musical is coming to Sunway Lagoon

The last musical that I attended was Magical Musical Gala Premiere at Amphitheatre, Sunway Lagoon. I enjoyed it very much. It was magical to me.

Well, this month the magical land of Askabar is coming to Sunway Lagoon again in the latest production, Aladdin The Musical. The opening night for this West End Production is set for November 25th in a Gala Premiere, which will include special stage effects, signature to the Amphitheatre @ Sunway Lagoon.

Aladdin The Musical tells the favourite tale of a boy’s magical adventure from street rat to Prince, when he is discovered to be ‘a diamond in the rough’ by Jafar, the evil aide to the bubbly and lovable Sultan. With the help of a magic lamp and a jovial ‘rapping’ Genie, Aladdin wrestles against the odds to win the heart of Princess Jasmine while he ingeniously uses good to triumph over evil.

“Following the immense success of our earlier productions, Peter Pan The Musical and Magical Musicals, we have decided take our stage production expertise to the next level with Aladdin The Musical. We are very excited for this upcoming production because of the ‘magical’ quality to this age-old tale. From flying carpets, pyrotechnics, snow to other aerial performances, our production team will be bringing the magic of Aladdin to life,” said Aaron Soo, Chief Executive Officer of Sunway Lagoon.

This extravagant West End production at the Amphitheatre @ Sunway Lagoon will add a modern, musical twist to its stage play. Integrating contemporary pop music with the classic storyline, Aladdin The Musical is a production that all walks of life will enjoy.

“Aladdin The Musical @ Sunway Lagoon has a lot of comedic elements which make for a wonderful year-end show for the entire family. Although the story is set in the fictional, ancient city of Askabar, the audience can be sure that they will stay entertained with a lively performance, filled with catchy music and great humour,” said Chris Colby, Director of Aladdin The Musical.

Joining Chris Colby in this production is David Kort, Choreographer of Aladdin The Musical. “Choreographing for Aladdin The Musical is such a different experience from the previous musicals here at Sunway Lagoon. This time around, we will have a moving set, which evolves with the storyline. This makes for an intense experience not only for the audience but the performers themselves. This production is going to be unlike anything that you have seen in Malaysia and even, at Sunway Lagoon,” said Kort.

Aladdin The Musical will be playing at the Amphitheatre @ Sunway Lagoon from November 25th, 2011 until January 2nd 2012. The musical will show once a day, from Sunday to Friday at 8:00pm (no show on Tuesdays), and twice on Saturdays at 7:15pm and 9:15pm with extra shows on 25th December 2011 (Sunday) and 1st January 2012 (Sunday) at 7:15pm and 9:15pm. Ticket prices range from RM300, RM250, RM200 and RM100 for adults and RM150, RM120, RM100, and RM50 for children up to 12 years old.

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