Cafe Barbera @ Kuala Lumpur International Airport

The concept of dining in the airport has always been mistakenly labelled as food served and taken in a rush, grab n go, cold, tasteless etc. This misconception no longer fits the new generation of airports, especially the award-winning 4-star airport like Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) which has a world ranking of the fourth place after Hong Kong, Singapore and Incheon Airports.

With more world class cafes being opened in KLIA, you are strictly not allowed to force yourself to gobble whatever fast food you could grab in the airport and board the plane with severe bloatedness in the stomach. So when you step into the Departure Hall, you will be amazed by how the Italian coffee culture is being adopted into the hustle bustle situation of the airport, at the same time enabling the customers to enjoy themselves over a satisfying cup of coffee before they leave. The pleasure of dining in the airport is almost guaranteed with the cosiness and warmth ambience of Cafe Barbera.

Cafe Barbera @ KLIA (Departure Hall)

This present lot of Cafe Barbera was formerly occupied by Cafe Ritazza which has since moved to the Arrival Hall in the 3rd floor.

The wide range of coffee is featured on the wall to cater to the needs of customers who often find the Italian terms of coffee incomprehensible.

The pastry shelves

The sandwich shelf

 Cappuccino Italiano @ RM8.90

Cappuccino Shakerato @ RM10.90

(Note: Caffe Shakerato is made up of iced espresso shaken in a cocktail shaker and served in a wide mouth glass) 

Espresso Shakerato @ RM8.90 

The coffee barista must have a good skill in shaking the coffee in order to produce a nice cap of foam which is able to float the beans on top of the espresso.

Chicken wrap @ RM12.90

Tuna Croissant @ RM11.90

Custard Strudel @ RM8.90

Sardine Puff @ RM8.90

Affogato

Gently pour the hot espresso over the scoop of vanilla gelato to melt the gelato.

The melting of the gelato produces a creamy and tantalising taste of both coffee and ice cream.

Cafe Barbera @ KLIA

Main Terminal Building (Level 5) 

Departure Hall,

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)

Malaysia.

Tel: 603-8776 6626

Website http://www.caffebarbera.com/

Email cafe@barberacoffee.com

Modesto's @ The Curve

Our German affair ended on a sweet note the day before. On the second day of our trip, we were taken to Modesto's for another fine dining experience. We had a remarkable dining moment at the Modesto's, one of the pioneer Italian restaurants in the PJ region. 

 Modesto's

The table setting 

The menu

Appetiser: 

Minestrone Soup

Main Course 1: 

Fillete Di Pesce

Pan fried Snapper fillet served with Saffron sauce

This portion is good enough to fill my stomach

Main Course 2:

The Felice pizza

Topped with a mixture of tomatoes, mozarella cheese, cream and salmon.

Dad who always claimed that he had a low tolerance to cheese, wolfed down the whole wedge of pizza without saying a word. (LIAR!)

Dessert:

Panna Cotta

 Drinks:

Coca-cola for the two little boys.

Modesto's at The Curve

Lot G68, Ground Floor, 

The Curve, 

Western Courtyard,

No 6, Jalan PJU 7/3, 

Mutiara Damansara. 

47810 Petaling Jaya.

Malaysia.

Opening Hours: 11 a.m. to 2. a.m. dailyTel : 603-7725 2822

Curried Risotto

Risotto is also known as Italian rice. This type of rice has a rounded shape as compared to the normal oblong shape of most rice. Many Malaysians have heard of risotto and eaten it at Italian restaurants, without knowing how to make their own at home. Cooking risotto till soft is a common mistake made because we are so used to eating rice that is cooked the local way --- soft~~

To obtain the correct consistency and texture of risotto, the rice should be only 60% cooked. This leaves the rice with a more chewy texture which the Italians proudly calls it al dente... 

Japanese style curried risotto

Add a cube of Japanese curry into the cooker and stir it with the risotto until the rice is completely cooked.

Japanese curry has a natural thickening agent so it is not necessary to sprinkle the risotto with cheese.

Risotto Mediterraneo

Let's discover the flavours precious quality and versatile convenience found in Mediterranean Risotto. The Risotto Mediterraneo is a ready to cook, quick and easy meal full of simple and genuine flavour. Mixed with fragrant dried vegetables grown in the sunkissed gardens, this Italian risotto consists of a simple combination of typical flavours from the lands of Italy such as delicious red and yellow pepers, succulent aubergines, tender zucchini, flavourful olives and unforgettable tomatoes. Hence, this risotto is perfect for the rediscovery of the every day pleasure of travelling around Italy.

Canestro's Risotto Mediterraneo

This 4 -serving handy packet makes a perfect gift for everyone

Home-cooked Mediterranean Risotto

Once cooked, this risotto is typically dressed with butter and a sprinkle of finely-grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. (Double 'fat'erlisation)

Our first anniversary...

I fall in love with Italy again
2011 is an anniversary year. Last year in June, I boarded the Boeing 747 to a trip in Italy, where I discovered and fell in love with the Roman land. My mum, my best travel companion, recalls every fond memories of us, when we were strolling in a foreign land. In the following ten days, we travelled to different tourist attractions. We visited 7 cities, travelling 750 miles from north to south, seeing most of the places which made others, along with you, envious of me... Please allow me to celebrate my first anniversary with Italy by indulging in all the Italian fare, and leaving you to visualise my most contented and relaxed self in an imaginary land...

Caffe Macchiato

(taken at Segafredo Cafe)

Spaghetti al Nero di Seppia (translated as squid ink spaghetti)

(taken at Pam's Patisserie)

My home cooked squid ink spaghetti with an Asian twist

Squid ink spaghetti flavoured with Japanese curry paste

Personal Seafood Supreme Pizza

(taken at Pizza Hut)

Topped with filament sticks, tuna flakes and pineapple cubes

I had a cheesy date with Italy

Can you feel the love tonight?

November Afternoon Tea 2: Bread & Tiramisu @ Italiannies

When I was about to leave 1-Utama, the downpour came. Finding it rather annoying because I parked my car in the open area, thus making it impossible for me to get on the car without getting myself and the shopping stuff wet. I had no choice but to keep walking without knowing where I was heading to. I chanced along Italiannies and was caught by the banner in front of the shop. Caffe Vergnano 1882 is available at Italiannies! It's coffee, coffee time again!

This picture reminds me of Italy again.

I had always wanted to get my dining table a nice piece of red or blue checked tablecloth.

Caffe Mocha @ RM6.90

Complimentary Bread, eaten with olive oil and balsamic sauce.

Tiramisu @ RM16.90

The tiramisu is certainly not the best in my list. I have of course had something that tasted much more better than the above. However, by looking at the price and its serving size (unbelievably huge that it can easily feed three), I must say that this is one of the most worth eating tiramisus.

Italiannies Pasta Pizza and Vino

F355/356/357, 1st Floor Rainforest, 1 Utama

47800 Lebuh Bandar Utama

Petalong Jaya

03-77271399