1. Order a mouth-watering steak from Maria’s SteakCafé
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When: 13 to 20 June 2021
Where: Maria’s SteakCafe (Klang Valley outlets only)
Price: From RM72++
You can’t go wrong with steak on Father’s Day and Maria’s SteakCafe has just the way to dad’s heart (through his stomach). The four-course Father’s Day set menu consists of an appetiser, soup, main, and dessert, with options for main that include Australian Black Angus Steak or Japanese A5 Wagyu. Alternatively, there are non-beef options such as Pan-Fried Atlantic White Cod, New Zealand Lamb Cutlet, Grilled Salmon Fillet, or Spaghetti Seafood Aglio Olio. Completing the meal is a decadent serving of Moist Chocolate Cake that promises to leave dad grinning from ear to ear.
Pre-orders are encouraged to avoid disappointment. For more information about Maria’s SteakCafe, please refer to their website at www.marias.com.my.
2. Have an afternoon tea date with dad at home
When: 18 to 30 June 2021
Where: New World Petaling Jaya Hotel
Price: From RM138 nett per set of Afternoon Tea for two / From RM158 nett for Father’s Day Family Set
Dine in comfort at home with dad and New World Petaling Jaya Hotel’s ‘A Date with Dad Afternoon Tea’ for two, which comes with the optional add-on of a Father’s Day-themed 1/2 kg Gula Melaka Pandan Cake. The set comprises a selection of sweet and savoury treats to nibble on over a heartfelt chat, a game of chess, or one of the other activities on this list—whichever dad prefers. On the other hand, bigger families can opt for the Father’s Day Family Set which serves up to four pax and comes with shareable mains such as Peking Duck Meat, Roasted Whole Chicken or Roasted Australian Lamb Leg for the whole family to celebrate the occasion together.
To place your order, call or WhatsApp +6012 3909949 / +6010 2163810 or DM the hotel on social media. Kindly place your orders one day in advance.
3. Stream ‘Yesterday Once More 3’ from KLPAC
When: 18 to 20 June 2021
Where: CloudTheatre
Price: RM35, RM50, RM100 (Patron of the Arts)
Besides food, drinks and gifts, make this Father’s Day a meaningful one to remember by treating dad to an online performance of all-time popular Golden Oldies! Under the WFH@klpac banner, KLPAC and The Actors Studio will be serving up favourites from the 40s to the 60s—the glorious age of swing, big band and jazz music. Expect hits by Nat King Cole, Elvis Presley, The Drifters, Dean Martin, Judy Garland, Bee Gees and more, with highlights including ‘Besame Mucho’, ‘Some Enchanted Evening’ and ‘Only the Lonely’.
Directed by Ian Chow, the performance will feature a group of local talents backed by a five-piece band comprising Jing Xiuan (music director/keyboardist), Lee Hui Yin (second keyboardist), Coebar Abel (lead guitarist), Alex Lee (percussionist) and bassist Iqbal R. Not only will you be treating dad (and yourself) to a walk down memory lane, you’ll also be supporting the Covid-19 Relief Fundraising for the local theatre industry and the staff, artistes and crew keeping it alive.
For more information or to purchase a ticket, visit CloudTheatre.
4. Share a dram with your old man
If you already know that whisky is the way to make your dad’s day but aren’t quite sure which one to purchase, check out this handy whisky gift guide. Whether your old man appreciates the finer things in life or is the coolest man on the block, there’s a whisky (or two) that will tipple his fancy (pun intended). Aside from your own pops, consider getting a bottle for that father figure you look up to or that friend in your life who’s just entered fatherhood—heaven knows they could use a dram this F/MCO.
Shop the whisky selection via Boozeat or The Good Stuff (subject to store operating hours for delivery services in accordance with prevailing government regulations).
5. Surprise dad with a gift set from The St Regis Kuala Lumpur
Where: Astor Bar and The Brasserie, The St Regis Kuala Lumpur
Price: From RM228+ per set
The St Regis Kuala Lumpur has curated three unique gifting experiences to surprise your dearest father with. For the competitive dad, why not challenge him to a friendly cocktail competition at home with a Limited Edition Cocktail Kit? Each set comes with two 5cl bottles of The Macallan Double Cask 12 Year Old, juices and syrups, a cocktail shaker, bar spoon, jigger, recipes of exquisite cocktails from Astor Bar, plus a competition guide and score sheet.
If dad’s more of the type to take things slow and easy, treat him to a Father’s Day Brunch featuring dishes like a Buffalo Mozzarella Salad, Seabass en Croute, Pan-seared Smoked Duck Breast, Braised Lamb Shank, desserts and more. To add a personal touch to your gift, you can also purchase The Brasserie’s Steak Kit to prep and cook for dad at home. Each kit consists of 600g of Australian Hereford 28-day Aged Grass-fed Beef served alongside Chicken Liver Parfait, Gem Lettuce, Heritage Carrots and Sprouting Broccoli.
For orders and enquiries, contact +603 2727 6696 or email [email protected].
6. Watch ‘Fatherhood’ on Netflix
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When: Starting 18 June 2021
Where: Netflix
Since going out is not an option, spend quality time with dad at home and catch a new programme on Netflix. Better yet, watch a Father’s Day special like Fatherhood, starring the famed actor and comedian Kevin Hart. The film is based on a true story about the struggles of fatherhood through the lens of a widower, where the protagonist Matthew Logelin (Kevin) navigates his way to be the father his daughter needs. Just a word of caution—you may want to prepare tissues beforehand.
For more suggestions, here are five TV father figures we love and respect.
7. Indulge dad in a meal from Marriott Bonvoy restaurants
When: Now until 20 June 2021 (availability subject to respective restaurants)
Trust the Marriott Bonvoy group of hotels to offer special menus for Father’s Day every year. Whether dad enjoys Shanghainese cuisine, a high tea or a scrumptious brunch, there’s something to pamper his taste buds from respectable establishments including Li Yen (The Ritz Carlton Kuala Lumpur), The Living Room (The Westin Kuala Lumpur), Feast (Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel), and
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