PRESSROOM Kidia Wine Dinner with Iconic Wines

[Event]   Sylvia and I headed over to the The Press Room Bistro in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur on 21st February 2017 for the Kidia wine pairing dinner with the winemaker organised by The Press Room Bistro and Iconic Wines. It’s always nice to have some good wine paired with food among people from the food and beverage industry here in Kuala Lumpur. We got to share insights and experiences and build our network, with the mood definitely made lighter with the addition of the Kidia wines. Iconic Wines Malaysia works exclusively with boutique and medium-sized producers, carefully winemakers with real passion … Continue reading PRESSROOM Kidia Wine Dinner with Iconic Wines

Burberry Celebrates British Artist Henry Moore Through its Second Straight-To-Consumer Show & Exhibition at Makers House

[Luxury Fashion]   Burberry premiered its February 2017 collection for men and women on 20 February 2017, at its Makers House show venue in London. Models including Burberry’s latest campaign cast Amber Witcomb, Elfie Reigate, Ella King, Myles Dominique, Nora Attal and Tom Fool previewed the looks on the runway, which was interspersed with bronze sculptures by Henry Moore, the iconic British artist that inspired the collection. All menswear and womenswear looks shown this evening were made available to buy via Burberry’s physical, digital and partner retail networks immediately following the show, as part of the brand’s second straight-to-consumer collection. … Continue reading Burberry Celebrates British Artist Henry Moore Through its Second Straight-To-Consumer Show & Exhibition at Makers House

Cindy Crawford Joins OMEGA in Sydney to Celebrate the Opening of the “Her Time” Exhibition

[Luxury Timepieces]    To celebrate the opening of the ‘Her Time’ Exhibition, Luxury Swiss Watch Brand OMEGA hosted an exclusive Red Carpet Event at OMEGA’s Australian Flagship Boutique in Martin Place, Sydney on 9 February 2017, followed by and private … Continue reading Cindy Crawford Joins OMEGA in Sydney to Celebrate the Opening of the “Her Time” Exhibition

Ultra-Light Face Gels by Lab Series Skincare For Men

[Grooming] Men’s skin is inherently different from that of women. Among some of the major differences are that men’s skin is thicker skin than women’s, with larger looking pores and more oily skin, lower pH balance than women – more acidic due to the fact that men sweat more, and finally having to contend with the effects of shaving (which strips the skin of moisture). As such, we men need products that are specifically formulated for us and I had the opportunity to try out the new Pro LS cleanser and hydrating gel. The new Pro LS range by Lab … Continue reading Ultra-Light Face Gels by Lab Series Skincare For Men

H&M Loves Coachella Collection (2017)

[Fashion]   This year’s campaign for H&M Loves Coachella will feature an exclusive new video by The Atomics, the alternative pop band of Lucky Blue Smith and his sisters Pyper America, Starlie and Daisy Clementine. In the video, The Atomics cover Let’s Live For Today by The Grass Roots, showing Coachella’s influence beyond the festival. H&M Loves Coachella is an exclusive collection in collaboration with one of the world’s greatest festivals. The collection is about capturing that festival spirit whether you’re lucky enough to be in the Californian desert, or sharing the Coachella feeling around the world. “H&M Loves Coachella … Continue reading H&M Loves Coachella Collection (2017)

Sony Brings Back the Turntable with the New PS-HX500 Premium Turntable

[Tech & Gadgets]   Turntables were basically the audio player before the 8-track tape/ CD era began, and paying homage to these iconic players, Sony announced on 6 February 2017, a new premium turntable that enables vinyl owners to enjoy their favourite tracks in outstanding quality, even when on the move (with any compatible high-resolution audio device). For the first time ever, the new Sony PS-HX500 allows users to convert their vinyl collection into High-Resolution Audio quality digital files (equivalent to DSD quality) to enjoy their collection even on the go. The PS-HX500 is designed to deliver the best possible sound … Continue reading Sony Brings Back the Turntable with the New PS-HX500 Premium Turntable

Signing Ceremony between HWL Jewellery Trading Sdn Bhd and Swarovski

[Event]    Stephanie and I attended the signing Ceremony between HWL Jewellery Trading Sdn Bhd and Swarovski on 25 January 2017 at the Hotel Istana in Kuala Lumpur. HWL Jewellery Trading Sdn Bhd, has been active in the Malaysian jewelry industry for over 30 years, serving over 600 jewelry retail shops across Malaysia. At the event, HWL Jewellery Trading debuted a new brand name called C88 Premier for the line of products that will be collaborating with Swarovski, utilizing only the highest quality Zirconia (synthetic diamonds) from Swarovski. HWL Jewellery Trading believes this will be a game changer in Malaysia’s jewelry industry … Continue reading Signing Ceremony between HWL Jewellery Trading Sdn Bhd and Swarovski

Food Review – Meat Point Taman Tun Dr. Ismail (TTDI)

[Review] Continuing my series on food and beverage establishments in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail is Meat Point – a steakhouse tucked away in a more unassuming part of TTDI between the Standard Chartered bank and Frisky Goat. Meat Point has been around for over four (4) years, and is known among residents of TTDI and surrounding areas as the go to place to enjoy good steak/ lamb. Owned by a Malay restaurateur, the restaurant is pork-free and alcohol-free and enjoys a good mix of both Malay and non-Malay customers. I’ve been wanting to try it for some time now and … Continue reading Food Review – Meat Point Taman Tun Dr. Ismail (TTDI)

Valentine’s Day 2017 Menu at WIP, Bangsar Shopping Centre

[Valentine’s Day]   Alice and I headed over to WIP! in Bangsar Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur, to try their Valentine’s Day 2017 menu which is entitled “Je t’aime Mon Cherie” which roughly translates to “I love you my darling/ dear”. The four (4) course French inspired wine pairing dining experience for couples is available at WIP! from 11 to 14 February 2017.  WIP! has partnered with UBER whereby you get a discount code for 2x RM20 UberBLACK rides to and from WIP upon comfirmed pre-booking with WIP!. (However do note that as it’s UberBlack, RM20 won’t take you very far without … Continue reading Valentine’s Day 2017 Menu at WIP, Bangsar Shopping Centre

Valentine’s Day (2017) Menu at Prego, The Westin Kuala Lumpur

[Valentine’s Day]   I enjoyed my Valentine’s Day dinner at Prego at The Westin Kuala Lumpur so much last year that I was looking forward to this year’s dinner with much anticipation and excitement. (Read about last year’s dinner here – https://timchew.net/2016/02/07/valentines-day-menu-review-2016-at-prego-at-the-westin-kuala-lumpur/) This year though, Prego at The Westin Kuala Lumpur has a special Valentine’s Semi-Buffet dinner entitled “Head Over Heels” that’s unlike the traditional sit down and course by course dinner like the previous year. This year’s dinner is semi buffet style showcasing a spread of authentic Italian staples which is perfect for big eaters like me! The dinner which … Continue reading Valentine’s Day (2017) Menu at Prego, The Westin Kuala Lumpur