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Australian Cuisine Promotion at the Grand Plaza Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur by Dining Downunder
An enticing range of Australian cuisine specialties will take centre stage for one week in May at the famed Western Restaurant of Grand Plaza Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur
(PRWEB) May 4, 2005 -- An enticing range of Australian cuisine specialties will take centre stage for one week in May at the famed Western Restaurant of Grand Plaza Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur ( http://www.kualalumpur.parkroyalhotels.com ) - the Parkroyal Grill. Come and partake in this exciting culinary experience and meet Guest Chef Dayle Merlo of Dining Downunder (http://www.dining-downunder.com) who is brought to Malaysian shores by our national carrier, Malaysia Airlines.
Chef Dayle Merlo, who is currently the Executive Chef of Bistro C Restaurant, Noosa Heads, Queensland, Australia, has more than 20 years of experience as a chef which include several years of lecturing as well. As the Executive Chef for Bistro C Restaurant, he has made numerous TV appearances on Channels 7, 10, ABC and ABC Asia Pacific and had been featured in various magazines such as Vogue, Gourmet, Queensland Living, In Flight and Wallpaper. Chef Merlo was also featured in the Dining Downunder television series, which has aired in 32 countries and led to his involvement at other Australian Food Promotions by Dining Downunder, most recently, in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. He was invited to cook for Victorias Best Chefs at their Shared Tables" event and has participated in many other high profile functions throughout his career. He is one of a select handful of Ambassador Chefs for Dining Downunder and who are taking Australian cuisine to the world.
Dining Downunder Ambassador Chefs are Australian cuisine specialists who focus on promoting the countrys unique offerings including aromatic herbs, pungent spices, tangy and flavorsome fruits, rich nuts and a collection of infused oils, sauces, syrups, extracts and more. These are incorporated into enticing menus and our chefs highlight the essentials of using Australian native ingredients and presenting an authentic Australian food style.
Parkroyal Grills special promotional menu includes entree, main course and dessert items. For entrees, patrons can take their pick from Natural oysters with watermelon, basil & fruit spice salsa: Lemon aspen cured salmon gravalax with asparagus panna cotta and alpine pepper grissini; Australian beef and riberry tart garnished with a frisée of paperbark smoked beetroot salad; Akudjura butter grilled scallops with a snow pea, shaved fennel, wattleseed & orange salad; Warm salad of paperbark smoked lamb, eggplant, spinach & fire roasted peppers with quandong
Irresistible main course offerings comprise King prawn, riberry, fruit spice & plantain banana curry, Oz lemon rice,chilli mango & native lime relish; Eye fillet of prime Australian beef, akudjura & wild mushroom crust, smashed roasted kumera, broccolini, sticky jus; Wildfire spiced baby chicken, Oz lemon & coconut risotto, seared choys, jus lie; Alpine pepper roasted duck breast & Illawarra plum braised leg, parsnip gnocchi, Kenyan beans, plum glaze; Crisp skinned, Red Desert dusted barramundi fillet, crab mash, asparagus, confit tomatoes, native lime and rosella beurre
Three mouth-watering desserts are available to help diners end their meal with the perfect sweet note -- Wattleseed pavlova with passionfruit and banana and espresso brittle; riberry and apple crumble, acacia ice cream; and rosella jam bombolini and aniseed myrtle semi fredo. In addition, patrons can also compliment their meal with a range of fine Australian wines.
For enquiries and reservations, please call 03 2142 5588, extension 309 or 310.
The Dining Downunder TV series has come about from a joint venture between Australian wild food devotee turned Executive Producer, Vic Cherikoff ( http://www.cherikoff.net ) and Canadian TV Producer, Grant Patterson. Vic hosts the show supported by chefs, Benjamin Christie ( http://www.benjaminchristie.com ) and Mark McCluskey, who all appreciate that Australian tourism and trade is a lot more than just 'Come on over and meet an Aussie but a fusion of quality products, the unique twist of Australian flavours and great culinary experiences in memorable places. After all, you cant know Australia until youve tasted our authentic cuisine.
Dining Downunder Website http://www.dining-downunder.com
Cookbook: http://www.dining-downunder.com/cookbook.asp
For more information, contact:
Hasmah Hj Ahmad (Ms), Director of Marketing Communications, Grand Plaza Parkroyal KL
http://www.kualalumpur.parkroyalhotels.com/
Tel No : 03 2142 5588 (ext 318), 03 2147 2318 (dl)
Fax No : 03 2147 2348 (df)
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