IWFS KL branch held their annual President's dinner at Sage Restaurant in Kaula Lumpur raising an amazing RM190,000.00 for charity.
Please see below for a synopsis by commitee member Brian McIntryre. You can also see more detailed highlights (including photos, which also appear on this page) on Brian's blog by following: http://klfoodandwine.blogspot.com/2015/01/iwfskl-presidents-dinner-2014-at-sage.html.
IWFS KUALA LUMPUR SMASHES FUND RAISING RECORD
Generous IWFS KL members and guests raised over RM190,000.00 for charity at the President's Dinner held at the Sage Restaurant in Kuala Lumpur in December 2014.
The President's Dinner is an annual black tie affair where IWFS KL members enjoy a wonderful wine dinner and are encouraged to bid for wines donated by members and suppliers for the event. All funds raised are channeled to charities in the Kuala Lumpur area designated as worthy of support by the IWFS KL Committee.
The Charities being supported for this year are the Special Children Society of Ampang (SCSOA) and the Society for the Severely Mentally Handicapped Selangor & Federal Territory (SSMH).
The previous record was RM149,612.00 raised at the 2011 dinner.
IWFS KL President Dr Rajan Karunakaran and the entire committee were overwhelmed by the response. "It was clear from the first bid that the record was going to be shattered - everyone was so in the mood to bid for the wines,” said IWFS KL Secretary Wong Yin-How.
Auctioneers for the night were Dr Stephen Hall and Brian McIntyre who proved hugely entertaining in their styles of inviting bids for the auction lots.
A big "Well Done" and thank you for the generous support from IWFS KL members and friends!
President’s Charity Dinner at Sage Restaurant
The Menu
Canapes
Tuna Otoro with Aioli and Nori
Kampachi King Fish with Salted Kelp
NV Moet and Chandon Rose Imperial
First Course
Seared Smoked Norwegian Salmon with Avocado Mousseline with Avruga Caviar
2011 Akarua Pinot Gris
Second Course
Royale of Tarabagani with Mirugai, Hotate and Daikon Cress
2009 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc Grand Cru Classe De Graves
Palate Cleanser
Soursop Granite
Main Course
Pan Fried Amadai with Sea Scallop, Baby Spinach and Caviar Beurre Blanc
Or
Slow Cooked Hillside Lamb Rack with Shiromiso and Blue Cheese Sauce
Or
Medallion of Beef with Foie Gras and Red Wine Sauce
2010 Surveyor Thompson Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir
2008 Chateau Pontet Canet Grand Cru Classe Pauillac
Dessert
Guanaja Dark Chocolate Marquis with Anglaise Sauce and Yoghurt Ice Cream
2010 Ch Rieussec Sauternes