Hey everyone, it is Valentine’s Day weekend before the long holidays next week, so we thought we should start this latest guide by sharing with you a selection of romantic Valentine’s Day dinner promotions, from the simple, to the extravagant. (We have the events guide at the bottom, so don’t panic!)
LAS CARRETAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT @ AMPANG, SUBANG, DAMANSARA
Where:
Ampang – 22, Persiaran Ampang, KL.
Subang – 29 USJ 10/1F, USJ, PJ.
Damansara – Lot B-0-7, Semantan Avenue, 10, Jalan Semantan, Damansara Heights, KL.
Treat:
Charbroiled Medallion of Aged-Grass Fed Sirloin on a lovingly concocted pepper cream sauce enhanced with cupids-beef essence & accompanied with mashed potato & hydro-phonically grown lettuce
(or)
Baked Chilean Salmon, a wholesome fish passionately marinated & baked to perfection, served with a smoothered button mushroom sauce perfumed with fresh basil, mashed potato & hydro-phonically grown lettuce
With soup starter and salad, plus pana cotta topped with blue berry desert, and coffee or tea.
Price:
RM 95 ++ per person (complimentary couple photo)
Reservations: +603 4257-1668 (Ampang), +603 5637-3058 (Subang), +603 2093-0380 (Damansara)
CHATZ BRASSERIE @ PARKROYAL KUALA LUMPUR
Where: Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL.
Treat: Buffet
Pan-seared Cod Fillet with creamy white part leek stew, Oyster Thermidor, Latche Squid, Sichuan Prawn Peppercorn, Oxtail Asam Pedas and Siput Lemak Keladi.
With appetizers and salads including Crab Tartar with potato floss and jellied tomato jus, Seared Crusted Tuna, Smoked Mackerel Platter, Japanese Mini Octopus, Mussel Salad on carrot and cucumber pickle, and many more.
Price: RM 258 nett per couple (complimentary Cupid’s mocktail or cocktail and rose for the lady)
Reservations: +603 2147-0088
SAMPLING ON THE FOURTEENTH RESTAURANT @ BERJAYA TIMES SQUARE HOTEL
Address:
14th Floor, East Wing, Berjaya Times Square, No.1, Jalan Imbi, KL.
Treat:
Salmon Gravlax with asian greens
(or)
Angus Beef Tenderloin
With dessert selection including orange chocolate torte.
Price: RM168 ++ per person (complimentary stalk of rose for the lady)
Reservations: +603 2117-8131
SIGNATURE AT THE ROOF @ BANDAR UTAMA
Address:
The Roof, Sky Level, First Avenue, Bandar Utama, PJ.
Treat:
Lamb Shank with roasted rosemary potatoes & sauteed herb veggies
(or)
Beef Wellington tinged with chicken liver & served with mushroom duxelle & potato puree
(or)
Black Cod with wild mushroom risotto & red bell pepper sauce
(or)
Roasted Salmon with avocado & tomato concasse.
With soup starter and salad, deserts served buffet style.
Price:
RM 199 nett per person, (complimentary champagne cocktails for 2)
Reservations: +603 7724-1627 (office hours) or +6012 3304-629 / +6016 2291-505
RILS @ BANGSAR
Address:
30 Jalan Telawi 5, Bangsar Baru, KL.
Treat:
Chateaubriand served on a wooden carving board with charred garlic, rosemary and roasted new potatoes, Ril’s house jus and Café de Paris (sharing)
(or)
Roast Salmon Fillet with buttered baby new potatoes and a lemon-dill sauce (sharing)
(or)
Filet Mignon/Roast Salmon (individual)
With soup starters, vegetables and dessert selection such as the decadent dark chocolate and chillimousse or mango ginger cheesecake with spiced mango chutney and lemongrass crème anglais
Price:
RM 459 ++ per couple (complimentary rose for the lady, welcome gift and welcome drink)
Reservations: +6010-235 6093
Of course, going towards the next fortnight, there are still interesting events happening around the city with local and international stars, as we edge into the Chinese New Year season and beyond.
Friday, February 13th
KLPAC 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: SINGER-SONGWRITERS (ACOUSTIC GIG) @ KL PAC
Let us be merry with our friends at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre as they celebrate their 10th year anniversary, with a special performance by 10 singers and their 10 original compositions.
Featuring the musical talents of Ariff AB, Ariff Akhir, Fabian Mark Peter, Hameer Zawawi, Min’z, Rina S., Self Conscious Acronymed Man, Shaneil Devaser, Sophia Andersen and Vale V. Wong.
I managed to catch some of their live performances before, and I believe it was time well spent. Check them out here:
Shaneil Devaser
Vale V. Wong
Min’z
Venue:
Pentas 2, Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre, Sentul Park, KL.
Friday, 13th February, 8.30pm
Saturday, 14th February, 8.30pm
Sunday, 15th February, 3.00pm
Ticket Prices: Only a RM 10 donation.
Please find out more from The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre, Tel: +603 4047 9000.
OHRWURM SERIES PRESENTS – OSUNLADE @ NAGABA KL
End the week with another visit from Osunlade, the master EDM innovator spicing the deck with Africa’s Yoruba tribe inspired melodies creating extraordinary communal earth music to spark up your weary mind.
Osunlade is one of the most distinctive DJs in the world. Rediscovering himself as an Ifa priest, he founded Yoruba Records as his foundation to initiate an African-American spiritual sound on EDM. His EDM music will amaze you. Experience Osunlade and other acts under Yoruba Records. Clubbing nights are pretty fantastic with Osunlade on deck:
The night will also feature:
Shazan Z
Alam
Axel Groove
Xes Xes Loveseat
Venue: Nagaba KL, 31, Jalan Mesui, Off Jalan Nagasari, 50200 Kuala Lumpur.
Time: 9.00pm
For more information, contact Nagaba KL at +603 2141 0858.
RM50 (Including 1st drink) before 12am
RM60 (Including 1st drink) after 12am
*No bottle entry
*No guest list
Saturday, February 14th
SLASH WORLD ON FIRE FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS LIVE IN MALAYSIA 2015 @ SURF BEACH, SUNWAY LAGOON
Slash, one of the best rock guitarists in the world and former Guns N’ Roses lead who created the signature “Sweet Child Of Mine” rift, is back with his new band The Conspirators with vocalist Myles Kennedy, to promote their new album World On Fire. Prepare for a 2 hour set with the rock legend!
Some may already know Myles Kennedy as the rhythm guitarist and singer with Alter Bridge.
This latest Slash project ensemble is pretty awesome!
Venue: Sunway Surf Beach, 3, Jalan PJS 11/11, Sunway City, 46150 PJ.
Time: 8.30pm
Rock Zone: RM 348
Platinum Zone: RM 278
Silver Zone: RM 168
Tickets are available at Galaxy ticketing counters:
Suite 23-2, The Boulevard, Mid Valley City, Monday to Friday [10am – 7pm]
Concourse Level, Sungei Wang Plaza, Daily [12pm -9pm]
Tickets can also be purchased online.
For more info, contact Galaxy Group at 03-22822020 or visit www.galaxy.com.my.
Sunday, February 15th
MUSICIANS FOR SINTHAMANI DIVINE LIFE ASHRAM, FEATURING VISHNU SHAKTHI AND FRIENDS @ MANDOLIN RESTAURANT AND PUB
The fantabulous musician and vocalist Vishnu Shakthi ropes in some of the best musicians around Malaysia in support of Persatuan Kebajikan Sinthamani Divine Life Ashram Kuala Lumpur & Selangor, to raise funds for a cool new canteen for 40 kids at the home.
The evening will feature an incredible cast of performers including the magnificent Gerard Singh, The Pandavas Fusion Band, Gerard Anthony, Victor Manavalan, Ananth Kumar, Roshan Vinayaak, Ivon Smith and Ridzuan Hamid.
Known for his Bombay Gin and Sambuca powered music sets, Vishnu Shakthi was a student from the esteemed University of Westminster and later a respected lecturer at International College Of Music, KL. He has written music for TV shows and worked with Ning Baizura and Prema Lucas while leading his band V-Experiment, and a proud member of SWV, Little Wings Band, Artstream and Five & Dime.
Here is a peak among his many captivating performances:
Gerard Singh is a legendary singer, songwriter and musician since the 80s and winner of Carlsberg’s acclaimed “Top of the Pubs”, solo category. He was honoured among 5 musicians by Australia’s “Yalumba” wine company for his music work. He later rose to regional prominence with his album “A Slice Of The Pie” (2004), nominated for 2 awards in 2005’s Anugerah Industri Musik (AIM) Awards.
In case you do not know, he is also the first Malaysian artiste to reach top 40 on the Billboard Charts with his original single “Crazy”.
The Pandavas Fusion Band started out as a 2 piece, and slowly grew into a “pancham” (Sanskrit language) with sitar, flute, acoustic guitar, tabla and box drum, performing Malay, Chinese and Middle Eastern music in Carnatic / new age / world music style for musical healing and meditation.
Be fascinated by the sounds of Malaysia’s first and classy cross-culture fusion band.
Venue: Mandolin Restaurant & Bar, C5-1 & C6-1, Plaza Glomac, Jalan SS7/19, Kelana Jaya, 47301, PJ.
Time: 5.00pm
The main performers will take the stage first, followed by an open jam session later at night. All the musicians and vocalists will be performing for free.
All proceeds from the sales of beverages will be donated to the home.
Go and find out about their promotions, including Tiger beer at RM 10 per mug and RM 70 per tower, all night long.
For more information and location details, please contact Mr. Vishnu Shakthi at +6011 3322 6428.
Sunday, February 22nd
BRNWRCK SHOWCASE: FINAL GOODBYE – BANE (FAREWELL KL SHOW) @ BLACKBOX, SOLARIS DUTAMAS
The Hardcore punk band hailing from Massachusetts, United States delivering their final tour performances across the globe, stops by at Kuala Lumpur to bid farewell to the fans in Malaysia.
BANE is a side project between Aaron Dalbec (then of Converge), Damon Bellardo and later Aaron Bedard (vocalist of Backbone). They released their first EP in 1996 and by the success of their second album, embarked on their first US tour by 1998. Bane supports tolerance and unity within the scene.
Catch their latest song from their final album Don’t Wait Up.
In an awesome dedication to them, there will be plenty of performances by other band acts such as:-
FINGERPRINT (IND)
DRIVEN
RECREATE (Final Show)
TRIANGLE
MEMORIAL
NAILED
DAMAGE
TOUCH DOWN KL
Venue: Black Box, Solaris Dutamas, 1, Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.
Time: 3.00pm.
Tickets: RM 45 (pre-sale) and RM 60 (door).
Pre-Sale Tickets available at:
Dolls Store – D7, Block D, Mezzanine, Fahrenheit 88, 179 Jalan Bukit Bintang, KL. Tel: +6017 886 2324
Tandang Store – Rumah Api, 178 Jalan Ampang, Kg. Baru Ampang, KL. Tel: +6016-333 0475
Teenage Head Records – 20, Jalan SS 14/1, Subang Jaya, PJ. Tel: +603-5613 0020
Hard Graft Records – 25, Jalan 52/1, Pj New Town, PJ. Tel: +6012-303 3700
Ticketing Agents: Joker (+6017-377 0060), Zul Ryda (+6012-309 8770), Mommucks (+6018-269 8728)
