Launch of Taste of New Zealand

One beautiful sunny day, my MHB (Malaysia's Hottest Blogger) Manager, Tim Chew sent an e-mail to me asking whether I would like to attend the Launch of Taste of New Zealand at Trader's Hotel.

I told Tim, "Of course I want!!! I didn't spent 7 months in New Zealand eating/taking pics of food for NOTHING!!! lol!!!"

 

Tim then asked me "What is New Zealand Food like?"

 

Note to self: Camera lighting will drown my "chink-y features" more makeup next time!!!

 I answered "Premium meat/beef like scotch fillet & angus beef, salmon, seafood, their fresh produce like dairy, wine, cheese, kiwi fruit and also their Pavlova!"....eventhough the Australians decided to adopt Pavlova later....still a HOT unresolved debate very similar to Malaysia & Singapore's "Yee Sang" debate :-P

Just had a business meeting prior to this event, hence the very OL/Business-woman like look XD

Upon my arrival at Gobo, Traders Hotel...I KNEW that my prediction was SPOT ON :-D

Cheese, Beef, Pavlova...etc....

The girls and I had at least 4 scoop of these babies each!!! XD

 Actually horrrr....in New Zealand, Movenpick is more famous than New Zealand Natural....you can only find New Zealand Natural in the malls while Movenpick are sprouted everywhere especially sea side areas in Auckland like Mission Bay & Britomart XD

These babies are AWESOME POSSUM!!! The most addictive one was the wasabi flavored fish roe :-D....though I doubt I've ever heard of seen wasabi-flavoured ones in New Zealand :-S

Oh yea babeh!!! XD  Yummmzerrrsss!!! <3

 Guess who the Girls and I met at the event!!! The one and only.....

CHEF WAN!!!!

Such a funny and charismatic individual...he was invited to share his experience on being in New Zealand and tasting New Zealand's food....

He spent a lot of his time and in his own words.....

Making "Love" to his oysters....LOL!!!

At the event, this Waikato-grown tea was being promoted there too....never knew Waikato was ever famous for tea :-S

Chef Alan, The "brains" behind this event XD

 

 

Happy Girls with Happy Filled Up Tummies :-D

More information on Taste New Zealand which I've "borrowed" from TimeOutKL

"This month, Malaysians will get the chance to experience the freshest of New Zealand ingredients including Green Lipped mussels, beef, lamb, king salmon and Manuka honey. Immaculately-prepared dishes will be prepared at Gobo Upstairs as part of a seven-course menu and a four-course tasting menu. Priced from RM150++, New Zealand king salmon confit, diced mango, duo of avacado and fennel apple salad will feature as a main along with the combination of New Zealand lamb rack and herb crusted New Zealand beef tenderloin.

Meanwhile the more casual Gobo Chit Chat will offer daily NZ-inspired dishes in their buffet spreads such as the leg of lamb salad, New Zealand cheeses, clam chowder and beef ribs. The buffet is available at RM68++ during lunchtime and RM88++ for dinner. Also, SkyBar is participating in the monthly theme by creating three cocktails using 42 Below vodka and Manuka honey."

HURRY!!! As this is only a month-long event from Feb 16th till March 18th, 2012 :-D

Address:
Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill, Traders Hotel, 50088 Kuala Lumpur City Centre
Tel: 03 2332 9888

Website: http://www.tradershotels.com

From: Feb 16, 2012  To: Mar 18, 2012
Price: From RM68++