A Chef of Honour

HOTEL IMPERIAL INTRODUCES CELEBRITY CHEF DANIEL EVANGELISTA AND CHEF RAJESH KANNA FOR MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL GOURMET FESTIVAL 2008

Kuala Lumpur, November 2008 – Hotel Imperial, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kuala Lumpur is proud to re-introduce Villa Danieli to the gourmands in Kuala Lumpur with its participation in the Malaysia International Gourmet Festival 2008. The authentic Italian restaurant in the hotel will showcase the culinary expertise of its Executive Sous Chef Rajesh Kanna and team for the festival running from 1-30 November 2008. Chef Rajesh will be introducing specially created dishes that highlight his talents especially in authentic Italian cuisine that is befitting to the character of the featured restaurant, Villa Danieli.

Chef Rajesh assists Executive Chef Greg Hjorth, in overseeing the overall kitchen operations of all food and beverage requirements at the hotel. This includes the restaurants as well as corporate and social events organized at the hotel. Rajesh brings with him a decade’s worth of experience to Hotel Imperial, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, having worked in various renowned hotels within Malaysia and Singapore. In the course of his career, he has participated in various culinary competitions and has received the Excellent Service Award (EXSA).

His talent coupled with his versatility and creativity has enabled him to bring out the best of his culinary skills to fulfill guests’ expectations in providing unforgettable dining experiences as well as to steer his culinary team to achieve their goals and aspirations. Expect to have your tastebuds teased and delighted with specially created menus of four courses to seven courses for your selection; starting from RM155++.

In the true spirit of the festival, the hotel will also be presenting visiting chef Daniel Evangelista who has satisfied gourmands from Milan to Paris to Sydney. Not a stranger to the local press and television, he now manages a total of 3 restaurants in Ankara overseeing a total of 50 cooks to meet the restaurants’ demands to serve fine Italian cuisine. Chef Daniel Evangelista brings with him an 18 year experience in not only Italian cuisine but Mexican, Turkish, French and Australian. Prepare for an unforgettable dining experience this 1-15 November 2008.

Villa Danieli opens for lunch from 12 noon to 2.30pm from Mondays to Fridays and serves dinner from 6.30pm to 10.30pm from Mondays to Sunday. For reservations, please call +60 (3) 2719 9922.

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