Dinner at Nathalie's

It's my first post for the year and I am "raging" to write this, as the dinner at Nathalie's was really good!
It's been a while now since I have gone to any restaurants that I say I would definitely re-visit and today I say, Nathalie's is definitely worth to go again!
We ordered :
1. Nathalie's Selection
2. Tradition Menu
Both comprises a full course dinner for one person and we added on:
1.  Stuffed Piquillos for the Main
2. Chestnut and Pineapple Tiramisu for Dessert
3. Creme Brulee for Dessert

Cuisine Gourmet by Nathalie

Three finger food which came with the set - This will be like the selection for the day, 3 types of finger food. Ours was Smoked Salmon, the little cup is some Prawn Essence (really rich) and Mussels. Since we ordered only 2 sets, we were given a third set on the house!

The French are always good with this... served hot with a generous helping of butter

Blue Lobster Ravioli

Foie Gras Terrine with Marinated Tuna

hicccc :)

This was what we had..... Cupid's HAHA

Mains : Stuffed Piquillos

Beef Tenderloin Rossini Way - YUMMMM!

Slow Cooked Lamb Shank - Absolutely tender... but taste wise, its no "wow" - the usual

Happy Dessert - When I saw this, I thought it was no big deal but it was really a GOOD end. This came with the set Red Fruits Vacherin

Nathalie's variation to Tiramisu

Coffee Creme Brulee with Whisky Granite :)

Bourdalou Tart with Home Made Vanilla Ice Cream

Macarons, Mint and Choc, Grapefruit (with the fruit freshness taste) and Caramel (rich and yummy)

Absolutely MUST try!
Nathalie's
Menara Taipan, Jalan Punchak 
Tel : 03-2072 4452

Going Italian with buddies @ Marini's on 57

Thank you for the birthday treat.
(Yeah, my birthday celebrations start early......its tough to coordinate 3 persons calendar)

So here's my verdict of Marini's - not quite worth the $
The atmosphere was good (except for the constant flash lights), service was not that great and as for food, I believe that there are better places to go.

Here's a run up of what we tried:

Pan Seared Foie Gras with Caramelised Apple (The usual dish)

120 days Black Angus Beef - Somehow its pretty bland and no beefy taste! (Normally Black Angus has a nice beefy taste to it - which is what I like)

Lamb Shank - The sauce was not sufficient but Potato Truffles was not bad

Tagliolini (Home made) with fresh crab (cream sauce) - I thought the texture of the pasta was a bit too soft....

Cooked Cream with Vanilla - I have to try something vanilla :) but this did not turn out too well.

This was a interesting dessert - the Marini's Picolezze - Tiramisu on Almond Crust, Baba Au Rum (little cupcakes infused with rum), Creme Brulee and Macaroons - Actually more "French" than "Italian"

Here are the details for Marini's on 57

Level 57, Menara 3 Petronas,

Persiaran KLCC,
50088 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.

Phone : 03 - 2161 2880 or 03 - 2161 4880

Website : http://www.marinis57.com

An evening out with buddies @ La Vie En Rose

12 years of buddy-ship - not easy to come by!

We wine and dine 3 times a year, to celebrate our 3 birthdays.... but we have countless phone calls amidst all our busy schedules.... Happy birthday, Denise :)

Bulot (similar to Escargot) - Served with Home Made Garlic Mayo (Yummy)

Beef Tartare - Raw beef (seasoned) served with bread and cheese (Should try!)

Interesting combination Foie Gras with Creme Brulee (both of which I like, but this is the first time its "blended" together)

Duck confit - always good

Beef cheeks! (I din know beef cheeks were so meaty!) - Very filling, best shared with at least 4 pax

Mushroom truffle (served with the beef cheeks) - by my standard "not rich enough"

Veal with Licorice (I deglazed the plate!!)

Desserts - Mousse (it would have been perfect if it was slightly bigger - it was good, hence, not enough!)

Desserts - Apple Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream (I personally think BR Vanilla Ice Cream was better - maybe I am a critic when it comes to anything Vanilla)

La Vie En Rose has a refined "unfinished" look and overall an interesting experience.
The restaurant (manager I suppose) - was always checking, making sure that we were all "okay"
Service was acceptable (the only slack was that we had to ask the waiters to change our plates - which I thought they should be more attentive at such places)

La Vie En Rose
39 Jalan Raja Chulan
Tel : 03-2078 3883