LWIN LEE | MIGF 2015 GRAND FINALE- GALACTIC CHEFS @ CONNEXION@NEXUS, BANGSAR SOUTH

After weeks of festive culinary celebration over the past month, MIGF 2015 has finally culminated glamorously its 15^th year in style with the traditional awards and celebration party at CONNEXION@NEXUS this year, located at Bangsar South.

The graceful venue was fantastically embellished with huge spaceship on stage, candelabras, rays of colorful neons and exquisite layout as Blue Elephant bar’s DJ Kuma spins tuneful beats throughout the night serenading the assembled VIPs and crowds mirthfully with cheers and applause from the floor.

Illuminating that prestigious evening were various patronage from royalty, foreign ambassadors, celebrities, maestro of the industry as well as media and food writers alike.

The finale of the annual Festival’s 15^th edition saw extra-terrestrial stilt-walkers, an inter-galactic squadron, red-hot dancers, and of course much fêting and gaiety in an interstellar send off.

Also say Hi to the 501^st Legion Malaysian Outpost which joins forces with Galactic Chefs throughout this year’s Festival.

The merriment was further spiced up with vibrant fruits and myriad of sumptuous specially crafted dishes that went well with any beverages, be it juices, wines, beers or even tea.

Among the collaborating brands around the ballroom perimeter were 56 Degrees Whisky, Glenfiddich 12 Signature Malt, Ronnefeldt premium tea, Strongbow, Heineken and wines from Estd Hardys 1853 to complement the spread. 

In addition, legion of food stalls  were seen showcasing both Asian and Western delicacies, from dim sum morsels to skillfully roasted lamb spits that whetted the palates of all the invited guests amusingly.

Tunku Naquiyuddin ibni Tuanku Ja’afar, Festival Royal patron since MIGF’s inception and MIGF Organising Chairman Dato’ Steve Day sharing some light moments during the award night. 

Dato’ Steve Day with his pink flamingo and light sabre in hand.

Tunku Naquiyuddin ibni Tuanku Ja’afar, Dato’ Steve Day and Dato’ Haji Azizan Noordin (Deputy Director General for Tourism Malaysia) gracing the stage together with award winners. 
Chef Thierry Le Baut from Maison Francaise was exclusively voted as Chef Congeniality

Spaceship highbeams lighting up the ballroom while guests feast on the international spread.

The awards presentation soon took place at the enchanted stage, recognizing the earnest endeavours by all the participating Chefs who had made this special epicurean festival nothing short of an impressive, memorable success with all the exceptionally crafted Festival Menus at special Festival Prices.

The beaming team frmo Ruyi & Lyn

Cheering up the stage with beautiful smile is Chef James from Ruyi & Lyn

Ensued soon was the announcement of the final 6 awards that called for Chef’s once more gathering on the stage. Resorts World Genting’s 3 restaurants swept the first four as Imperial Rama won both Most Popular Restaurant at the VIP Gala Launch and Most Popular Overall Restaurant at Taste MIGF. Followed closely was the whole Genting team winning Most Outstanding Marketing of the Festival award and The Olive being crowned as the Most Outstanding Overall Festival Experience.

Eventually, the esteemed Golden Cauldron for Best All-Round Restaurant Award was clung by The Olive, from Resort World Genting group, amounting to the biggest winner of the night, bringing home incredibly the 5 of the top 6 awards.  Ed Holloway, Senior Vice President of Hotel Operations was seen very elatedly on cloud nine.

Chef Radzuan Hamzah of The Olive, bringing home the Golden Cauldron Award.

Now let’s continue to have many more wonderful toasts with all the celebrated chefs while party the night away with the fellow compatriots of Galactic Chefs that MIGF so keenly fosters. Kudos to another prosperous gala grand finale kick off by MIGF Festival and remember to keep abreast on the coming up MIGF 2016 next year.

For more info and visuals of MIGF 2015 Gala Launch Preview, held in Sep'15,  please click here.

MIGF 2015 Gala Launch Preview @ Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

MIGF 2015 Gala Launch Preview @ Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

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About MIGF

Now into its 15th year, the Malaysia International Gourmet Festival (MIGF) has long since come to symbolise prestige and innovation in the culinary world. The Festival is today a national event and part of Tourism Malaysia’s Malaysia Year of Festivals 2015 or MyFest2015.

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