Quay Po Cooks: A night to remember and an excellent meal

Monday, January 31, 2011

A night to remember and an excellent meal

Last Saturday evening, I went to support my son, Nicholas’ band, ROSEVELT at the Global battle of the bands competition. He is the vocalist in the band.

The band was formed 2 years ago. They are currently recording their first full album and they hope to launch it by this year. All the songs were originals composed and arranged by Nick and guitarist, Josh. I am so glad to announce that they were selected to compete in the National finals. I wish they will be selected as the National Champion and go on to represent Malaysia to compete in the Global Championship.

Me and Nick at GBOB

ROSEVELT website: http://www.roseveltband.com

I would like to share with you ROSEVELT's first music video:

Title of the song: Madicine

Vocalist : Nick Davis

While I was waiting for the opening of the event, the drummer of the band introduced me to this little brasserie called D’Empire and I had an awesome meal there. I enjoyed the meal so much that I am still thinking about it today. They are so delicious and I will definitely return with my Quay Lo to try other dishes in their menu. The prices are fair and affordable. For the locals, if you want to check this restaurant out, it is in SOHO KL.

Left: Escargot, Center: Chocolate truffle with vanilla ice cream, Right: Garlic prawns with Angel hair

22 comments:

MonetJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:40 AM
How exciting that they were selected to compete in the national finals! Thank you for sharing their video...they are talented musicians. And the food you ate? Delicious! I hope you have a wonderful week, my friend!
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Belinda @zomppaJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:13 AM
Wow!! Congratulations - what a talented young man you have. Best of luck to his band.
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DianeJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:51 AM
Great that they have been picked for the finals, well done. I wish them luck for the future. Diane
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polwigJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:56 AM
Congratulations to your son's band, Good Luck in National Competition.
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YinJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:36 AM
Wow! Didn't know your son is a Rock star! :-P
I used to work in Music entertainment line back in Malaysia, at that time our Music companies like Warner Music and EMI Music use to invest in discovering talented local bands and singers. However, with the pirate market hit in their sales affected very badly and many of them had shrinked their investment in Malaysia. I was made redundant too at that time.
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Mrs. KJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:46 AM
Wow that's awesome that your son and his band have made it to the national finals. You are such a cool mom--looking fab in your outfit. I actually like the sound of his band--best of luck to them. That dessert looks so yummy.
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Xiaolu @ 6 BittersweetsJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:15 AM
Congrats on their first video! Looks great and they look like a bunch of sweet boys :).
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RoxanJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:11 AM
Congrats to your son on making it to the national finals! And also GOOD GOOD luck to him. He will to great!
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Quay Po CooksJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:34 AM
Monet, Belinda, Diane, polwig, Xiaolu, Roxan: I thank you all on behalf of ROSEVELT.

Yin: It is true what you said. It is very hard for local bands to survive in Malaysia.

Mrs K: Thanks for your compliment. I am so happy to hear that you like the video. I will definitely let Nick know.
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ElinJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:37 PM
Veron...congrats to Nick and wish him and his band all the best in the coming competition.

Have a wonderful day,
Elin
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RhondaJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:18 PM
I was listening to the music video when my 16 year old son overheard what I was listening to, he asked who is that. I said why, he said, they sound pretty good, I like it. There you have it, the endorsement of a teenager, I don't think it gets better than that. What a talented son you have! I wish his band all the luck!
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Quay Po CooksFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:37 AM
Elin: thanks so much.

Rhonda: I will pass on to Nick what your son said about their music. I am sure he will be happy to know that. Please ask him if he would like a copy of Rosevelt's mini album. If he does, I can mail him a CD. A gift from me:D
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RoseveltFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:22 AM
Hello ladies!

Just wanna drop a quick note to thank all of you for your kind words. Do share us with your kids ;)

Quay Po's Son,
Nick Davis
Rosevelt.
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yummychunkletFebruary 1, 2011 at 3:11 AM
Congrats and good luck to you and your son!
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lequanFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:18 AM
congrats to your son Nicholas and his band! what exciting news for them. i wish them the best of luck in the finals! thank you for sharing that video with us. i can see why he's the vocalist. he's got great talent. got my fingers crossed for them.
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Nisrine|Dinners and DreamsFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:14 AM
Looks like a fun night. Best of luck to the band!
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ZoeFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:50 AM
You are a lucky mum with such a talented son. It seems still so far for me to see my little man's future.

Best of luck for your son's band in this competition.
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MarikoFebruary 1, 2011 at 4:42 PM
Seriously awesome. I liked the video too.
I want that truffle. I've tried escargot once but I sorta gulped it down so I wouldn't have to taste it too much.
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Kylie @ A Hungry SpoonFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:24 AM
What a wonderful evening! And the dessert picture looks wonderful--definitely my favorite food pic from the evening :) Hope you're having a great week!
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Quay Po CooksFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:46 PM
yummychunklet, lequan, Nisrine, Zoe, Mariko: Thanks so much for your encouragement and best wishes to the ROSEVELT! I will definitely keep you guys posted on the result of the finals. I not only crossed my fingers, my eyes are crossed! LOL! Have a wonderful week filled with good food, love and laughters!

Kylie: Thanks and you too have a wonderful week.
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A little bit of everythingFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:13 AM
How great they've been selected for the final. i love their music, they are so talented. you must be so proud.

the chocolate truffle with ice-cream look heavenly.
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Quay Po CooksFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:55 PM
Green Girl, Thanks for listening to Rosevelt's song and tell me that you like their music. Please share their music with your friends. I am sure Nick will be very happy to know that. Yes, I am very proud of him and his band.
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