Celebrity Chef Bobby Chinn launches 'Wild, Wild East' at YTL's Starhill Gallery
World renowned chef, Bobby Chin stopped over at Starhill Gallery recently as part of his World Tour 2008 to launch his "Wild, Wild East" cookbook which features award-winning Vietnamese cuisine.Chinn who is well known as the host of Discovery Travel & Living's World Caf Asia was also winner of Asia Television's Best Presenter of 2007 award. Known as the hottest and funkiest culinary maestro around, Chinn's style and character is clearly visible on screen as well as off screen.Upon arrival, Chinn was taken on a tour of the Feast Village. He was amazed by the diverse food culture available, the open kitchen concept and unique design of each individual restaurant. Chinn was also presented with YTL's Platinum Plus Card to which he delightedly exclaimed, "Wow! Jackie Chan has one of these too!"Half Chinese and half Egyptian, Bobby Chinn is also known for his ability to charm the ladies and talk to everyone with ease. His charming personality enabled him to blend in easily and his funny antics had everyone in stitches.In celebration of Bobby Chinn's special appearance in Kuala Lumpur, his "Wild, Wild East" cookbook with photographs by Jason Lowe, an award-winning photographer, was launched at Shook! stage in Starhill Gallery by Guest of Honour, Dato' Yeoh Soo Min, Executive Director of YTL Corporation Berhad. Bobby Chinn's Wild Wild East is an exciting adventure story for the palate. Beautifully written and complemented by superb photography, this book captures all aspects of Vietnam's diverse culinary culture.Chinn conducted a cooking demonstration during the day and guests were privileged to see the maestro at work, up close and personal. YTL Group Executive Chef Kevin Cape was also on hand to assist in preparing the exquisite dinner menu for the 'Wild Wild East Dinner' at Shook!This collaboration presented a unique blend of taste for connoisseurs of fine dining, exclusively at Shook! in Starhill Gallery. The evening was refreshingly free and easy, beginning with cocktails where Bobby mingled with Guests, offering inside stories of his award-winning restaurant in Hanoi.Guests enjoyed a trio of appetizers- Crab Salad Nom Cua, Prawns on Sugar Cane Tom Bao Mai and Seafood Ceviche with Mangosteen Qoi Hai San and then came the Blacked Black Cod on Braised Banana Blossoms, which was the exotic highlight of the dinner. The Adventurous menu was then concluded with coconut Crme Brulee and Vietnamese Coffee. A spot of surprise during the evening was when Bobby took to the stage and strapped on a guitar to perform a few numbers for his guests. Backed by the Feast Village resident band, Bobby Chinn, culinary maestro showed his other talent as musical genius as he belted bluesy tunes on stage.Guests were indeed blown away by the overwhelming performance and the delectable food prepared for the evening. "It's been great in Malaysia so far and everyone has been so hospitable and the food is great!! There will definitely be more trips to Malaysia and Starhill Gallery in the near future," said Bobby before dashing off to his awaiting fans.
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World renowned chef, Bobby Chin stopped over at Starhill Gallery recently as part of his World Tour 2008 to launch his "Wild, Wild East" cookbook which features award-winning Vietnamese cuisine.Chinn who is well known as the host of Discovery Travel & Living's World Caf Asia was also winner of Asia Television's Best Presenter of 2007 award. Known as the hottest and funkiest culinary maestro around, Chinn's style and character is clearly visible on screen as well as off screen.Upon arrival, Chinn was taken on a tour of the Feast Village. He was amazed by the diverse food culture available, the open kitchen concept and unique design of each individual restaurant. Chinn was also presented with YTL's Platinum Plus Card to which he delightedly exclaimed, "Wow! Jackie Chan has one of these too!"Half Chinese and half Egyptian, Bobby Chinn is also known for his ability to charm the ladies and talk to everyone with ease. His charming personality enabled him to blend in easily and his funny antics had everyone in stitches.In celebration of Bobby Chinn's special appearance in Kuala Lumpur, his "Wild, Wild East" cookbook with photographs by Jason Lowe, an award-winning photographer, was launched at Shook! stage in Starhill Gallery by Guest of Honour, Dato' Yeoh Soo Min, Executive Director of YTL Corporation Berhad. Bobby Chinn's Wild Wild East is an exciting adventure story for the palate. Beautifully written and complemented by superb photography, this book captures all aspects of Vietnam's diverse culinary culture.Chinn conducted a cooking demonstration during the day and guests were privileged to see the maestro at work, up close and personal. YTL Group Executive Chef Kevin Cape was also on hand to assist in preparing the exquisite dinner menu for the 'Wild Wild East Dinner' at Shook!This collaboration presented a unique blend of taste for connoisseurs of fine dining, exclusively at Shook! in Starhill Gallery. The evening was refreshingly free and easy, beginning with cocktails where Bobby mingled with Guests, offering inside stories of his award-winning restaurant in Hanoi.Guests enjoyed a trio of appetizers- Crab Salad Nom Cua, Prawns on Sugar Cane Tom Bao Mai and Seafood Ceviche with Mangosteen Qoi Hai San and then came the Blacked Black Cod on Braised Banana Blossoms, which was the exotic highlight of the dinner. The Adventurous menu was then concluded with coconut Crme Brulee and Vietnamese Coffee. A spot of surprise during the evening was when Bobby took to the stage and strapped on a guitar to perform a few numbers for his guests. Backed by the Feast Village resident band, Bobby Chinn, culinary maestro showed his other talent as musical genius as he belted bluesy tunes on stage.Guests were indeed blown away by the overwhelming performance and the delectable food prepared for the evening. "It's been great in Malaysia so far and everyone has been so hospitable and the food is great!! There will definitely be more trips to Malaysia and Starhill Gallery in the near future," said Bobby before dashing off to his awaiting fans.
Also read this article at <http://www.ytlcommunity.com/commnews/shownews.asp?newsid=36645>
14 comments:
wah, interesting event..why no pics of food one??
no food pic wor...i copy this from my email..hehehe :)
u werent even there??
I thought he's going to open a restaurant here, so don't have to go all the way to Vietname.
I didn't know Bobby Chinn is in KL. Wonder when will he open a restaurant here.
pardon me,who is Bobby Chin?celebrity chef?,,hehehe!!I thought his name same like Bobby Flay!!
I got so upset with FBB told me he's gay :-( if i don't have bf ah, i sure ran to him and give him a bigggggggggg kiss one lol He damnnnn charming lahhh
walio! the book was only RM50, a missed I did!
I have followed his really entertaining Cafe Asia series from here in the UK. I suppose he is much more famous in Asia. Caucasian features also seem help in that region. But is he better that Chef Wan, who is also getting increasingly more exposure in the UK.
bobby is so *droolllll* hahahahha
It was extremely interesting for me to read that article. Thanx for it. I like such themes and anything that is connected to this matter. I definitely want to read a bit more soon.
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