Ramadan Buffets in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor 2017

[Ramadan Buffets Special Feature] Barakat & Syukur Buffet Dinner at The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur   The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur has a delightful buffet spread at The Astor Room this fasting month – a time when Malaysians gather with friends and families to celebrate togetherness. From 01 June to 20 June, The Astor Room will transform into a dining venue with tastefully adorned flowers and decorations commemorating this special period. The spread is available from 6:30PM to 10:00PM daily, and features a variety of international and local favourites. Chef Halim has curates a selection of recipes that represent the … Continue reading Ramadan Buffets in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor 2017

An Evening With Taittinger at Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur and Fast & Furious 8

[Event]   Janet and I headed over to the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur on 4 April 2017 for An Evening with Taittinger At Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur. Taittinger is an independent and family owned Champagne House with a history dating back to 1734. It is a company of growers and craftsmen and the company owns the 2nd largest vineyard in Champagne (288ha). Taittinger has a worldwide presence, with independent agents in more than 1 50 countries and sold 6,2 million bottles sold in 2015, making them among the top 6 champagne brands worldwide. renowned for their unique, elegant and feminine style, and iconic cuvee … Continue reading An Evening With Taittinger at Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur and Fast & Furious 8

Chivas Whisky Lab and Gobble Gobble Buffet at TEMPTationS, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel

[Event]     MHB’s Andy Kho, Suzanne, my partner in crime and I recently attended the Chivas Whisky Lab at R-Stage, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel which is a whisky masterclass hosted by Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel and Chivas Regal Malaysia (Pernod Ricard Malaysia) that brought me back to my days in chemistry class during secondary school. I was a science student back in Form 4 and 5 as I wanted to join most of my classmates who mostly choose the science stream and I certainly had the PMR qualifications to do so. However in hindsight that proved to be quite a … Continue reading Chivas Whisky Lab and Gobble Gobble Buffet at TEMPTationS, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel

Superdry Sport – Men’s Ready to Wear SS17

[Fashion]   Superdry’s latest Sport collection brings the right mix of cool and credible. The collection features performance products for the trendsetter who defines their own rules, providing great layering options with a full range for hitting the gym and everyday wear. The urban colour palette of bold blues and cool greys offers a cutting-edge style. Outerwear steals the show this season with key highlights including the Hybrid Zip Hoodies, which feature a quilted body and jersey sleeves, and Superdry’s Core Cagoules, which feature water and wind resistant fabric in fresh, all over prints. The collection is rounded off with a … Continue reading Superdry Sport – Men’s Ready to Wear SS17

Halal Meat Delivery to Your Doorstep – FNF Meats

[Food & Beverage] In this information age, you really don’t need to leave your house and spend hours getting caught in traffic and looking for parking while going to the supermarket or butcher’s to buy your groceries. Everything is literally at your fingertips with the advent of apps, and services available on digital platforms such as Facebook or Instagram. I love a good steak and I recently tried out the meat delivery service by FNF Meats which is a local based company that supplies quality Halal assured meat with reasonable prices to suit different budgets. Their Halal assured offerings includes beef … Continue reading Halal Meat Delivery to Your Doorstep – FNF Meats

Superdry Spring Summer 2017 Collection – Men’s Ready to Wear

[Fashion]   The Superdry SS17 Collection features colourful prints to nautical stripes, which seeks to evoke images of long days at the beach and late summer nights. The collection encompasses lightweight tops, shorts, dresses and transitional outerwear, and is set to see you through the first bursts of spring to the last moments of summer. Superdry’s iconic DNA has been injected into every carefully designed item, with intricate detail, sophisticated silhouettes and adorned pieces creating a refined spring/summer wardrobe. For women, the new collection mixes the best of beach, festival and urban style. The Castaway collection updates seaside stripes with a … Continue reading Superdry Spring Summer 2017 Collection – Men’s Ready to Wear

Arran Whisky Dinner at The Social Desa ParkCity and Modi & Rosa Review

Arran Whisky Dinner at The Social Desa ParkCity [Event]   Alice and I headed over to The Social at Desa ParkCity recently for the Arran whisky tasting dinner by Single & Available (who is the distributor of Arran in Malaysia) and The Social. Like many Scotch whisky brands, Arran is named after the place the distillery is located at which in this case is the Isle of Arran. The Isle of Arran covers an area of 432 square kilometres, making it the largest island in the Firth of Clyde and the seventh largest Scottish island. The Arran distillery is the only … Continue reading Arran Whisky Dinner at The Social Desa ParkCity and Modi & Rosa Review

The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur’s 30th Anniversary

Read about my review of the Japanese buffet brunch at Kogetsu Japanese Restaurant at the second half of this feature.   [Hotel Happenings] The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur is set to mark its 30th Anniversary in April 2017. To commemorate the event, the hotel has put together a series of campaigns and promotional activities underlining the company’s unwavering commitment to continuously enhance its customer experience. Guests are able to enjoy a wide range of special 30th Anniversary offers in rooms, dining and spa segments as part of this great milestone throughout the whole month of April. Having officially opened its … Continue reading The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur’s 30th Anniversary

Johnnie Walker® Blenders’ Batch Bourbon Cask & Rye Finish Cocktail Night at The Vault

[Event]   We headed over to The Vault in Sri Hartamas on 2 March 2017 for the launch of the Johnnie Walker® Blenders’ Batch – the latest addition to the brand’s portfolio of whiskies. Johnnie Walker® Blenders’ Batch is a brand new, limited edition series of experimental whiskies that challenge convention while revealing the skills and continuous pursuit of flavours that drives the small team of expert blenders led by Master Blender, Dr. Jim Beveridge (whom I’ve had the honour of meeting personally a couple of years ago), a man whose personal journey making whisky began over 40 years ago. Inspired … Continue reading Johnnie Walker® Blenders’ Batch Bourbon Cask & Rye Finish Cocktail Night at The Vault