Carlsberg Connection Block Party at the Journey of Taste at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

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My partner in crime and I headed over to Pavilion Kuala Lumpur on 4 September (before heading to the premier night of Saturday Night Live which you can read about here – https://timchew.net/2015/09/07/saturday-night-fever-the-musical-live-in-kuala-lumpur-2015/) for the Carlsberg Connection Block Party in conjunction with Pavilion KL’s “Journey of Taste”. The “Journey of Taste” runs from 1st to 30th September 2015, and offers shoppers a journey of food trails, promotions and events, with over 150 F&B tenants, dedicated gourmet hall, spacious restaurants with private rooms and a VIP dining concierge.

To make the journey even more exciting, the mall has lined up a series of promotions, cooking workshops and food demonstrations for people of all ages including children. Cooking workshops held in partnership with restaurants like Fish & Co. and Ippudo.

The Carlsberg Connection Block Party was where shoppers could go restaurant hopping along Connection, to try out the beer-pairing menus offered in collaboration with Carlsberg Malaysia’s portfolio of beers.

12031472_10154151185570278_2803319862358510669_o — Flagging off the Carlsberg Connection Block Party. That’s Juliet Yap, Marketing Director of Carlsberg Malaysia on the right.

Dance performance by Kronenbourg 1664's Can Can dancers — Dance performance by Kronenbourg 1664’s Can Can dancers

Who was assisting the MC with the lucky draws

The pretty Somersby girls looked after us and ensured that we were not thirsty

This was our second stop during the hop. It was also my first time dining here.

At La Bodega, we had the Aji Gallina with Potato Chips and Connor's — At La Bodega, we had the Aji Gallina with Potato Chips and Connor’s. Not the best fare I’ve had at La Bodega which was quite puzzling because I normally enjoy the food at La Bodega.

O'Galito - Sauteed Clam & Mussel, Fried Mozarella Sticks and Bruschetta with Kronenbourg 1664 — O’Galito – Sauteed Clam & Mussel, Fried Mozarella Sticks and Bruschetta with Kronenbourg 1664. A decent effort.

Johnny Rockets - Chicken Tenders and Sandwiches with Somersberg Apple or Pear Cider. Oh gosh...chicken tenders and egg sandwiches. Really? Yups...that's what they served us. Wasn't too impressed. — Johnny Rockets – Chicken Tenders and Sandwiches with Somersberg Apple or Pear Cider. Oh gosh…chicken tenders and egg sandwiches. Really? Yups…that’s what they served us. Not impressed at all. I mean it’s a special event and you decide to serve chicken tenders and sandwiches???

Pressroom - Chilindron Chicken Wing with Carlsberg. I thought this was pretty ok. Chicken wings with beer! Can't go wrong with that. — Pressroom – Chilindron Chicken Wing with Carlsberg. I thought this was pretty ok. Chicken wings with beer! Can’t go wrong with that.

Aka Chochin - Chicken Yakitora and Salmon Sushi with Asahi. We had to leave before we could get to Aka Cochin but the fellow bloggers did say that the food was the best here compared to all the other outlets. — Aka Chochin – Chicken Yakitori and Salmon Sushi with Asahi. We had to leave for Saturday Night Fever at Istana Budaya before we could get to Aka Chochin but the fellow bloggers did say that the food was the best here compared to all the other outlets.

Here’s a look at what will be happening during the ” Journey of Taste”:

Journey of Taste – Events

Serai @ Pavilion KL Grand Opening l Serai @ Pavilion KL, Level 7 l 3 September 2015
Carlsberg Connection Block Party l Connection Precinct, Level 3 l 4 September 2015
La Boca Tango Argentina l La Bodega, Level 3 l 6 September 2015, 5pm
A French A-Flair L’officiel Malaysia Launch l Couture Precinct, Level 3 l 8 September 2015
Torres Wine Dinner l The Pressroom Bistro, Level 3 l 9 September 2015, 6pm
Journey of Tea by Twg Tea l TWG Tea, Level 2 l 10 September 2015, 2pm
La Bodega Spanish Weekend l La Bodega, Level 3 l 11-13 September 2015
Taste of Tuscany l Azzuro Cafe, Level 2 l 14 September 2015, 7pm
Chatime Thai Tea Festival l Chatime, Level 4, 15 September 2015, 11am
Bruichladdich Tasting Event l Couture Pavilion, Level 3 l 17 & 18 September 2015
Carlsberg Be(Er) Responsible l Connection Precinct, Level 3 l 18 September 2015, 5pm

Journey of Taste – Workshops and Demonstrations

Cook Faster with Kitchen Hacks l Times Bookstore, Level 6 l 12 September 2015, 2pm
Cooking with Marina Mustafa l Times Bookstore, Level 6 l 12 September 2015, 3pm
Little Fisherian Workshop by Fish & Co. l Fish & Co., Level 4 l 13 September 2015
Ichiban Boshi Tuna Cutting Demonstration l Ichiban Boshi, Level 3, 19 September 2015, 3.30pm
Little Pizza Makers by Spasso Milano l Spasso Milano, Level 6 l 19 & 20 September 2015, 3.30pm
Ippudo Child Kitchen l Ippudo, Level 4 l 25 September 2015 l 9am & 3pm
La Juiceria Cold Pressed Juice Talks l La Juiceria, Level 1 l 25 September 2015, 10am

Malaysia Day Specials

It is Malaysia’s 58th independence anniversary so you only need to pay RM5.80 for Nasi Lemak at the participating tenants.

Kampong Kravers, Level 1
Toast Box, Level 1
Nasi Lemak @ Food Republic, Level 1
Daily Kopitiam, Level 4
Grandmama’s, Level 6
Serai @Pavilion KL, Level 7

Thirst Quenchers

Strike A Balance with Kronenbourg 1664 l 9, 16, 23 & 30 Sept 2015 – Receive a complimentary Kronenbourg 1664 bottle with RM100 spent at specialty stores.*
Ease Your Monday Blues with Connor’s l 7, 14, 21 & 28 Sept 2015 – Receive one pint of Connor’s Stout Porter for free with RM100 spent at specialty stores.*
#Thatweekendfeeling with Somersby l 6, 13, 20 & 27 September – Free Somersby with RM100 spent at specialty stores.*

(*Maximum of 100 redemptions per day. Redemptions only at Fashion Avenue Concierge, Level 3.)

Foodtastic Rewards

Dine at Pavilion KL and collect stamps as you spend to enjoy rewards.

Receive a stamp with every RM80 spent in a single receipt and receive a complimentary food voucher with every 3 stamps collected. Citi Credit/ Charge Card holders will receive a stamp with every RM50 spent in a single receipt. (Valid while stocks last. Maximum of 3 stamps per receipt.

Fly me to Europe

Stand a chance to win a pair of Business Class Return Tickers from Turkish Airlines when you complete all 20 stamps. Drop your completed contest form at Concierge Desk, Level 3 or Fashion Avenue Concierge, Level 2.

Maximum of 3 stamps per receipt. Limited to receipt dine from 1 – 30 September 2015 only. Other terms and conditions apply.

Speaking at the launch, Ms. Kung Suan Ai said, “As the defining authority in dining, Journey of Taste gives us the perfect opportunity to highlight the unique food experiences the mall offers. Besides the wide variety of food, we also have the services and facilities to suit any occasion or celebrations. Being a true dining hub means that shoppers can embark on a full sensory journey with us and taste their way around the world. We are thrilled to be able to host this event and cannot wait for shoppers to start their journey with us. We’d also like to thank our official bank partner, Citibank, whose support helped to make this event possible.”

Throughout the month of September, visitors can visit Journey of Taste and enjoy exclusive promotions and special menus at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. As Citi is the official bank partner in collaboration with Visa, Citi cardholders will enjoy a 20% discount on selected menus and food items, while complimentary food vouchers can be redeemed by collecting stamps with every RM50 spent on the Citi credit card, or RM80 for non-Citi cardholders.

For more info, call Pavilion Kuala Lumpur’s VIP Dining Concierge at 03 2118-8835 or visit head over to their website www.pavilionkl.com

There will also be updates on Pavilion Kuala Lumpur’s Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/PavilionKL, Twitter page at @Pavilion_KL, Instagram account @PavilionKualaLumpur or LINE @PavilionKL.

Photo credits: Pavilion KL and author’s own