Taste MIGF 2016

[MIGF Special]

  

We were quite thrilled to be invited for the VIP Gala Night of TASTE MIGF on Friday, 23 September 2016 which was a preview for VIPs, judges, media and specially invited guests before the event opened up to the public on Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th September 2016.

In line with the theme High Octane Chefs, Taste MIGF provided exciting gastronomical activities for the whole family in a carnival-like atmosphere. Aside from the delicious food being served up in the Theatre of Cuisines, visitors to Taste MIGF could also shop at the Epicure International Gourmet Village, attend Master Chefs’ cooking classes and enjoy wine appreciation talks and a host of other informative workshops.

Visitors to Taste MIGF could exchange Gastro Dollars (purchased with real Ringgit) for sampling portions from some of Malaysia’s best restaurants in the Theatre of Cuisines. There were also daily cooking demonstrations by Chef Albert Au, a recipient of three Michelin stars with restaurants all over the world, who made a special stop in Malaysia just to be a part of the Malaysia International Gastronomy Festival.

Apart from the Theatre of Cuisines, we also got to shop at the Epicure International Gourmet Village where gourmet food and beverage vendors were selling everything from fine wines to exquisite cheeses. There was also the LuxuryPlus Showcase – from high-end art pieces and tableware to jewellery and exotic getaways, highlighting the finest luxurious lifestyle options.

  

  

  

For the full info on MIGF 2016, head over to https://timchew.net/2016/09/15/the-malaysia-international-gastronomy-festival-migf-2016/ or http://www.migf.com/

Photo credits: Andy Kho Photography (www.andykho.com)

  

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Updated with the list of winners.

SPECIAL FESTIVAL AWARDS

Golden Cauldron Award for the Best All-Round Restaurant 2016

The Golden Cauldron Award is given to the restaurant that, in the opinion of the judges, is the best all-round restaurant of the Festival. Marks are given for the standard of cuisine, the enthusiasm and creativity of the chef, kitchen, service and entire restaurant team and the overall service as well as Performance at the VIP Gala Launch, Taste MIGF and in terms of Festival Marketing.

JOINT WINNERS:

• DC Restaurant
• LTITUDE Restaurant, Bar & Lounge 

  

The Five Golden Chefs of the Festival

THE WINNERS:

• Chef Marco Vialona – Senja
• Chef Federico Michieletto And Chef Simone Musu – Marini’s on 57
• Chef Darren Chin – DC Restaurant
• Chef James Ho – Ruyi & Lyn
• Chef Mandy Goh – LTITUDE Restaurant, Bar & Lounge

  

SPECIAL MIGF AWARDS – One winner in each category

Chef Congeniality

This award is presented to the most amiable and admired chef of the Festival, as voted by his or her fellow chefs.
 
THE WINNER: Chef Azizan Shukri from Savini Ristorante Italiano

  

Most Outstanding Overall Festival Experience

The establishment that, in the view of the judges, presented the most outstanding overall Festival 
 
THE WINNER: LTITUDE Restaurant, Bar & Lounge 

  

Most Popular Overall Restaurant at the VIP Gala Launch

Awarded to the restaurant with the highest number of Taste Sovereigns collected and portions sold at the VIP Gala Launch 
 
THE WINNER: DC Restaurant 

  

Most Popular Overall Restaurant at Taste MIGF

Awarded to the restaurant with the highest number of Gourmet Dollars collected and portions sold at Taste MIGF 
 
THE WINNER: DC Restaurant 

  

Most Outstanding Marketing of the Festival

Awarded to the team that created the biggest impact during Festival. 
 
THE WINNER: LTITUDE Restaurant, Bar & Lounge

  

FESTIVAL AWARDS – MOST POPULAR RESTAURANT: 4 Gold Awards in each category

Most Popular Restaurant at the VIP Gala Launch – Taste Sovereigns Collected

Awarded to the restaurants with the most Taste Sovereigns collected at the VIP Gala Launch. 
 
THE WINNERS:

• DC Restaurant
• Pampas Steakhouse, Old Malaya 
• Savini Ristorante Italiano 
• SukaSucré Bistro 

  

Most Popular Restaurant at Taste MIGF – Gastro Dollars Collected

Awarded to the restaurants with the most Gastrot Dollars collected at Taste MIGF. 
 
THE WINNERS:

• DC Restaurant
• Savini Ristorante Italiano 
• Southern Rock Seafood 
• SukaSucré Bistro 

  

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS

Most Popular Restaurant at the VIP Gala Launch – Portion Sold

Awarded to the restaurants wth the most Portions Sold at the VIP Gala Launch. 
 
THE WINNERS:

• Aliyaa Island Restaurant & Bar
• Pampas Steakhouse, Old Malaya 
• SukaSucré Bistro 
• Unique Seafood PJ23 

  

Most Popular Restaurant at Taste MIGF – Portion Sold

Awarded to the restaurants with the most Portions Sold at Taste MIGF. 
 
THE WINNERS:

• Aliyaa Island Restaurant & Bar
• Pampas Steakhouse, Old Malaya 
• Southern Rock Seafood 
• Unique Seafood PJ23 

   
 
MIGF FESTIVAL AWARDS – JUDGES’ CHOICE

Best Festival Offers

The Restaurants with the best Festival Offers, ranging from discounts to door gifts
 
THE WINNERS:

• Dynasty
• LTITUDE Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
• Ruyi & Lyn
• Samplings on the Fourteenth Restaurant
• The Olive

  

Most Creative Menu of the Festival 

Marks were awarded for originality, creativity, composition and wine pairing.            
 
THE WINNERS:

• DC Restaurant
• LTITUDE Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
• Marini’s On 57
• Ruyi and Lyn
• Savini

  

Best Value Menu of the Festival 

Marks were awarded for choice and variety in food in relation to the Festival Menu prices.            
 
THE WINNERS:

• 2OX 
• Aliyaa Island Restaurant & Bar 
• Five Sen5es
• Ketuhar 
• Little Heritage House 

  

Best Marketed Restaurant

Recognising the restaurant that made the best efforts to publicise their participation in the Festival. 
 
THE WINNERS:

• Five Sen5es
• LTITUDE Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
• Senja
• The Olive

  

MIGF FESTIVAL AWARDS – JUDGES’ CHOICE: 4 Gold Awards in each category

Most Creative Restaurant Station at Taste MIGF

The restaurants that showed the most creative flair originality in their station display. 
 
THE WINNERS:

• Little Heritage House
• LTITUDE Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
• Senja
• The Olive

  

JUDGES’ CHOICE – Most Creative Food Presentation at Taste MIGF

The awards go to the restaurants with the most unforgettable presentation. 
 
THE WINNERS:

• DC Restaurant
• Little Heritage House
• Ruyi & Lyn
• SukaSucré Bistro

  

JUDGES’ CHOICE – Most Innovative Cuisine at Taste MIGF

The winners are the restaurants that are fearless in their cuisines, creating delicacies that inspire the palate. 
 
THE WINNERS:

• DC Restaurant
• LTITUDE Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
• Marini’s on 57
• Ruyi and Lyn

 
 
MIGF FESTIVAL AWARDS – PEOPLE’S CHOICE: 4 Gold Awards in each category
 
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – Most Creative Restaurant Station at Taste MIGF

The restaurants that showed the most creative flair originality in their station display. 
 
THE WINNERS:

• Aliyaa Island Restaurant & Bar 
• Little Heritage House 
• Senja
• The Sticky Wicket

  

PEOPLE’S CHOICE – Most Creative Food Presentation at Taste MIGF

The awards go to the restaurants with the most unforgettable presentation. 
 
THE WINNERS:

• Aliyaa Island Restaurant & Bar 
• DC Restaurant 
• LTITUDE Restaurant, Bar & Lounge 
• SukaSucré Bistro 

  

PEOPLE’S  CHOICE – Most Innovative Cuisine at Taste MIGF

The winners are the restaurants that are fearless in their cuisines, creating delicacies that inspire the palate. 
 
THE WINNERS:

• DC Restaurant 
• LTITUDE Restaurant, Bar & Lounge 
• Neroteca
• SukaSucré Bistro 

  

MIGF DINING AWARDS – Festival Diners’ Choice
 
FESTIVAL DINERS’ CHOICE – Most Outstanding Dining Experience

The awards are given to the restaurants that impressed Festival Diners the most with their overall dining experience. 
 
THE WINNERS:

• DC Restaurant
• LTITUDE Restaurant, Bar & Lounge 
• Marini’s on 57 
• Savini Ristorante Italiano
• Senja 
• The Olive

  

FESTIVAL DINERS’ CHOICE- Most Outstanding Service Team

Diners rated and recognised the Restaurant Manager and their teams. 
 
THE WINNERS:

• DC Restaurant
• Dynasty
• Five Sen5es
• LTITUDE Restaurant, Bar & Lounge 
• Marini’s on 57 
• Senja
• SukaSucré Bistro

  

FESTIVAL DINERS’ CHOICE – Most Outstanding Canapé

Recognising a memorable pre-dinner experience. 
 
THE WINNERS:

• 2OX
• DC Restaurant
• Five Sen5es
• LTITUDE Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
• Ruyi and Lyn
• Senja
• The Olive

  

FESTIVAL DINERS’ CHOICE – Most Outstanding Soup

Noting the soups that teased the taste buds most. 
 
THE WINNERS:

• Dynasty
• LTITUDE Restaurant, Bar & Lounge 
• Ruyi & Lyn
• Savini
• Senja
• The Elite Seafood 
• Unique Seafood PJ23
• Yezi

  

FESTIVAL DINERS’ CHOICE – Most Outstanding Palate Cleanser

THE WINNERS:

• LTITUDE Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
• Ruyi & Lyn 
• Savini Ristorante Italiano 

  

FESTIVAL DINERS’ CHOICE – Most Outstanding Starter/Appetiser (Cold)

The best cold starters to a meal. 
 
THE WINNERS:

• 2OX
• DC Restaurant 
• Imara Mediterranean Cuisine 
• Marini’s on 57

  

FESTIVAL DINERS’ CHOICE – Most Outstanding Starter/Appetiser (Warm)

The best warm starter 
 
THE WINNERS:

• DC Restaurant
• Dynasty
• Little Heritage House
• LTITUDE Restaurant, Bar & Lounge 
• Marini’s On 57 
• Savini Ristorante Italiano 
• Southern Rock Seafood Kitchen
• Yoshinari 

  

FESTIVAL DINERS’ CHOICE – Most Outstanding Main Course (Meat/Poultry)

The pièce de résistance – we celebrate the bests! 
 
THE WINNERS:

• 2OX 
• DC Restaurant 
• Marini’s on 57
• Pampas Steakhouse, Old Malaya 
• Ruyi & Lyn
• Savini Ristorante Italiano 

  

FESTIVAL DINERS’ CHOICE – Most Outstanding Outstanding Main Course (Fish/Seafood)

Celebrating the best seafood/white meats. 
 
THE WINNERS:

• Aliyaa Island Restaurant & Bar
• Ketuhar
• Marini’s on 57
• Samplings On The Fourteenth Restaurant
• SukaSucré Bistro
• The Elite Seafood Restaurant
• Yezi
• Yoshinari

  

FESTIVAL DINERS’ CHOICE – Most Outstanding Main Course – Others

Highlighting the best alternative main courses. 
 
THE WINNERS:

• Five Sen5es
• Marini’s on 57
• Senja 
• The Elite Seafood Restaurant
• Unique Seafood PJ23 

  

FESTIVAL DINERS’ CHOICE – Most Outstanding Dessert

The best of the sweeet delights. 
 
THE WINNERS:

• Aliyaa Island Restaurant & Bar
• DC Restaurant
• Dynasty
• Five Sen5es
• Ketuhar
• Pampas Steakhouse, Old Malaya 
• Ruyi & Lyn
• Samplings On The Fourteenth Restaurant 
• SukaSucré Bistro 
• The Olive
• The Sticky Wicket 

  

FESTIVAL DINERS’ CHOICE – Most Outstanding Wine Pairing

The wine that went best with the cuisine. 
 
THE WINNERS:

• 2OX
• DC Restaurant
• LTITUDE Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
• Marini’s on 57
• Neroteca
• Pampas Steakhouse, Old Malaya 
• The Olive

   

FESTIVAL DINERS’ CHOICE – Best Restaurant Ambience

The restaurant that most impressed diners with their settings. 
 
THE WINNERS:

• Five Sen5es
• LTITUDE Restaurant, Bar & Lounge 
• Marini’s on 57
• Ruyi & Lyn
• Senja

  

FESTIVAL DINERS’ CHOICE – Best Use of The Festival Theme

The awards are given to the participants that created the most memorable ambience as their restaurant with the Festival Theme ‘Galactic Chefs!’. 
 
THE WINNERS:

• LTITUDE Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
• Samplings On The Fourteenth Restaurant
• Ruyi & Lyn
• Senja
• The Olive 

   

FESTIVAL DINERS’ CHOICE – Best Value Menu of The Festival

Recognising the restaurant that made the best efforts to publicise their participation in the Festival. 
 
THE WINNERS:

• 2OX
• Five Sen5es
• Imara Mediterranean
• LTITUDE Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
• Ruyi & Lyn
• Yoshinari

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