Booklet on local treats

A FOOD directory aptly named, 'Tummy Treats', showcasing some 500 local delights ranging from hawker to fine-dining, will be launched tomorrow.

Penang Tourism Action Council (PTAC) chairman Datuk Kee Phaik Cheen said the 200-page booklet, priced at RM35, will be launched at the Penang International Food Festival (PIFF) 2009 at Penang International Sports Arena (Pisa).

Delectable works of art Splendid display of culinary creativity at Penang International Food Festival

By ANDREA FILMER

IT was a banquet for the senses at the Penang International Food Festival (PIFF) that kicked off yesterday at the Penang International Sports Arena (PISA).

Visitors who attended the first day of the three-day festival were met with great discounts, astonishing and artistic 'works of food' and the best hawker food from across the nation.

The festival is a combination of three events - the 12th Battle of the Chefs, the iFOODex expo and the 100-stall Penang Food Delights.

Time to relax and enjoy buffet

By PRISCILLA DIELENBERG

AFTER three days of 'battle,' it was finally time for 460 chefs, cooks, students and service staff members of food and beverage outlets to sit back and enjoy a catered buffet spread.

The event was the closing ceremony of the 12th Battle of the Chefs held at the Penang International Sports Arena.

Chefs Association of Malaysia Penang Chapter chairman Audee Cheah said the participants came from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, South Korea and Taiwan.

He said some were individuals while the rest were from various organisations including restaurants, hotels, colleges, associations and motels.