Sunday, August 11, 2013

PART 2; DATO DR WENDDI-ANN CHONG'S 51ST BIRTHDAY AT HER NEW RESTAURANT MARIANI'S IN IPOH, PERAK

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UNLIKE MOST WOMEN PAST 40, DATO DR WENDDI-ANN CHONG IS NOR AFRAID TO REVEAL HER AGE. SHE ANNOUNCED SHE WAS 51 PROUDLY FROM THE PODIUM/DJ CONSOLE OF HER NEW RESTAURANT MARIANI'S IN MEDAN IPOH, PERSIARAN MEDAN IPOH WHICH IS A LIFESTYLE MALL FILLED WITH ARTY SHOPS, RESTAURANTS AND CLUBS.
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Kim Goo wishes peace to all mankind and womankind and animalkind
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I wonder when Kim Goo and Dato Dr Wenddi-Ann Chong will get married since they are so lovey-dovey and she described him as 'without him I wouldn't be what I am today'. What does that mean I wonder?
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That's her wheels
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Dato Wenddi-Ann Chong looks like 30, Dato Daniel Choong looks like 38 and Megan Yeoh looks like 32. Notice the imperial green jade pendant on Dato Daniel Choong!


Mariani's is now the hottest spot for fine Italian dining as word spreads like wildfire there is now a hip and happening joint with delectable, authentic Italian fare at reasonable prices. Better value than what we paid for Ipoh's famous Chicken Taugeh!

Of course I demanded to know why Mariani's is not in KL as no one is gonna drive 5 hours to and from just to enjoy Mariani's cuisine, great as it is.

Explained owner Dato Dr Wenddi-Ann Chong, "In business we must look at the Blue Ocean strategy. KL is Red Ocean and Ipoh is still Blue Ocean! There is room for excellent but unpretentious Italian cuisine which is enjoyed by all. We also do not serve pork so Muslims can patronise Mariani's."

Both she and bf Kim Goo are not from Ipoh but love the city enough to buy a house here since they plan to be here 90% of the time. A sad loss for KL but Ipoh's big gain!

Though Dato Dr Wenddi-Ann Chong has worked hard enough for the past 30 years to retire in luxury and spend the rest of her glam life shopping, she is determined to make Mariani's a huge success and start a chain.

Mind you, there is a Marini's on 57 at Menara 3 Petronas on the 57th floor with direct, full frontal views of Petronas Twin Towers so one must not get confused.

Explained Dato Wenddi-Ann Chong, "When deciding my restaurant's name, I came across the name John Mariani the famous food writer and Esquire food critic and I thought it sounds nice. So I added an 's' to Mariani to become Mariani's. I think the name is a lucky one!"

When I phoned her today, she did not answer but later texted to say she was busy waitressing! Fancy that! 

She must be serious about Mariani's and not treating it as a hobby! I cannot imagine Dato Dr Wenddi-Ann Chong as a waitress as she is probably decked in couture ballgowns by Tatiana boutique! So I shall have to sneak to Ipoh unannounced to check if this is true.

Like the say, miracles do happen.

Imagine being served and tipping a waitress who not only owns the eatery but a RM 1.8 million white Lamborghini! Now that is a most interesting and palatable starter!

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Happy Birthday!
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Madame Khon her mum joins in
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Family photo; Kim Goo, Patrick Chong, Madame Khon, Dato Dr Wenddi-Ann Chong, Ryan Chong and Mrs Patrick Chong
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Mrs Chong, Kim Goo, Patrick Chong, Dato Wenddi-Ann Chong, Ryan Chong and Mrs Patrick Chong
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Kee Hua Chee toasts the birthday gal
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Kee Hua Chee thoughtfully switches place with Kim Goo so he can canoodle with Dato Wenddi-Ann Chong
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Hon Tian Haur joins in
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The Carlsberg contingent
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Nadia's boobs look very de big!
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Dato Wenddi-Ann looking ethereal
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Welcome speech
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Very presidential
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Lovebirds Kim Goo and Dato Wenddi-Ann Chong
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Hon Tian Haur and Kee Hua Chee with sensational rings that stunned all of Ipoh
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Nadia Abdullah and Kee Hua Chee

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Ryan Chong and Kee Hua Chee
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Ryan Chong and Kee Hua Chee
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Dato Wenddi-Ann Chong, Dato Daniel Choong and Megan Yeoh
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I must say I am a great photographer
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Hon Tian Haur
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Hon Tian Haur, Nancie Foo and Kee Hua Chee
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Hon Tian Haur wins lucky draw
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Winners with correct answers from Dato Wenddi-Ann get a prize each
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Ryan Chong checking for gifts in his big blue bag
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Still got plenty left!
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Since Kee Hua Chee is a celebrity, he was given 2 gifts
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Kee Hua Chee and Kim Goo are tops
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That's the last of the loot!
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Oh, still got sumore!
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Nancie Foo also won by giving correct answer
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Good job, Ryan Chong
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Why look nervous?
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The bag is now empty!















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