Kuala Lumpur, Sept 25, 2016: Some 3000 people turned up for the
Malaysia International Gastronomy Festival (MIGF) preview to sample
some of the food specially prepared by 25 of Malaysia’s best
restaurants. MIGF spokesman, Michael Kuscher said response for the
event this year has been overwhelming and was the best they had
since the festival started some 15 years ago. Last year 22 restaurants
participated in the month long event which was held in July at the
Hilton Kuala Lumpur. The festival first was held in August 2001 at
Sunway Pyramid where 11 restaurants took part.
Apart from sampling the delicious food served during the preview,
visitors were also given the opportunity to get valuable cooking tips
when they participated in the Master Chef’s cooking classes and
informative workshops. Furthermore, this year some of the best
restaurants will be taking part in the festival. The preview event was
held at Berjaya Times Square Hotel.
Michael Kuscher pointed out that when MIGF begins next month
which will last from 1st to 31st October, special festival menus will be
available at each of the participating restaurants. These menus will be
available at special festival prices to make it attractive for food lovers
to sample the delicious food. It is advisable to make your reservations
early to avoid disappointment.
Among the participating restaurants this year are Sampling on the
Fourteenth, Marini’s on 57, Southern Rock Seafood Restaurant as well
as some of Genting Highland’s famous outlets, The Olive and L’titude
Restaurant.
(Adapted from The Sun, Sept 26, 2016)