[Luxury Timepieces] Jaeger-LeCoultre presents a new edition of its Geophysic True Second watch, this time with its iconic design rendered in a spirited blue. The Geophysic True Second Limited Edition will be issued as a series of 100 pieces. … Continue reading Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic True Second Limited Edition
[Event] When I think of Christmas, I normally think of a white Christmas namely because Christmas is mainly depicted in the media as having lots of snow in the temperate countries. We’re also conditioned to think of red and green when it comes to Christmas decor be it in shopping malls or Santa’s and his helpers’ outfits. However the folks at Kronenbourg Malaysia would like to shake things up and would like you to have a blue (but not as in the sad kind) Christmas this year! As such, I headed over to Nicsmann by Lewre at The Starling … Continue reading Kronenbourg 1664 Launches their “Pause for a Blue Christmas (2017)” Campaign
[Special Event] Headed over to the Majestic Hotel in Kuala Lumpur on 24 November 2017 for Shawn Cutler’s Pampering Day with L’Oreal haircare, Urban Decay and Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur. The event featured a day of pampering, indulgence and relaxation with a fine dining dinner in the evening. Invited guests and celebrities checked-in to the hotel in the morning before tucking in to a delicious lunch buffet at Contango – the hotel’s all day dining restaurant. After lunch, the pampering started with a relaxing spa session at The Majestic Spa, followed by a high-tea at The Tea Lounge. We … Continue reading Shawn Cutler Pampering Day at The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur
[Events] Christmas Buffet Review at One World Hotel Cinnamon Coffee House in the One World Hotel Petaling Jaya celebrates this Christmas with a special buffet spread of appetisers, hot mains and desserts including the Honey and Herb Roasted Whole Turkey, Herb Crusted Roasted Strip Loin, Chicken and Waffle Sliders with Berries Compote, Prawn Grits on Frittata, Potato, Leek and Beef Brisket Cream Soup and more! There are also numerous varieties of desserts available, prepared by Pastry Chef, Mohd. Ghouse Bin Ishak and his team. Look out for the Cappuccino Yule Log, Ginger Crème Brulee, Minced Pie, Christmas Pudding, Churros with … Continue reading Events – November 2017
[Automotive] Finally got my hands on the Nissan Teana 2.5 XV (which is priced On-The-Road without insurance at RM169,056) with the NISMO Performance Package which was unveiled by Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) back in December 2016 at the launch a their ETCM Glenmarie 4S Centre which was graced by NISMO racing drivers, Tsugio Matsuda and Ronnie Quintarelli. The Nissan Teana NISMO Performance Package features accessories that are customized and tailored specifically for discerning Teana buyers in Malaysia. The Nissan Teana NISMO Performance Package was designed to be a car that challenges the status quo and it is … Continue reading A Date with the Nissan Teana Nismo Performance Package
[Hotel Happenings] The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur presents the “Tribute to The Rat Pack” this festive season, dedicated to the incredible talent of some the world’s most famous and legendary entertainers – Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Dean Martin, Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford, better known as The Rat Pack. Colonial Cafe The Colonial Cafe will bring guests to a glamorous era of quality swing music and sharp dressing of The Rat Pack with their style and panache, with the Solianos rendering some of the Rat Pack’s famous hits such as ‘Fly Me To The Moon’, ‘The Lady … Continue reading Christmas Eve (2017) Dinner Menu at Colonial Cafe, The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur
[Editor’s Note] December is always my favourite month of the year (after my birthday month that is) as there’s Christmas and New Year’s Eve which is a great time to spend with loved ones and friends. Look out for my Christmas and NYE feature which will include the info on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day dinners and menus, as well as the NYE parties happening in Kuala Lumpur. Speaking of my birthday, many thanks to ANTE in 1 Utama Shopping Centre for hosting my birthday dinner (again!). As usual, the food was absolutely delicious especially the pork steaks! Also, many … Continue reading Editor’s Note – December 2017
Breitling Chronoliner B04 Breitling’s new “flight captain’s chronograph” an exclusive new 250-piece limited-edition version featuring an 18K gold case, blue dial and ceramic bezel, as well as a Manufacture Breitling Caliber B04 equipped with a functional dual timezone system. The new Chronoliner B04 was created to accurately measure flight times while juggling with times around the world. To power this very elegant timepiece attired in a blue and gold livery, Breitling selected its Manufacture Breitling Caliber B04, featuring revolutionary user-friendliness and being officially chronometer-certified by the COSC. The main hours hand is adjusted to local time by simply pulling out the crown … Continue reading News – December 2017 – Breitling Chronoliner B04
[Car and Restaurant Review] Beatrice and I decided to head over to Sapore in Ampang from Kota Damansara one sunny Saturday afternoon. With us was the latest (3rd generation) Toyota Vios which the nice folks at Toyota Malaysia passed to me to try for a couple of days. Since being introduced in 2003, the Toyota Vios has been the best-selling non-national model in Malaysia for 11 years. More than 100,000 units of the 3rd generation Toyota Vios have been sold since 2013, as customers prefer its combination of spaciousness, good fuel economy, a comfortable ride and high quality. The … Continue reading A Date with the Toyota Vios (Car Review) to Sapore Italian, Spanish-Mediterranean Restaurant, Ampang
[Events] An Evening with Nick Savage, Master Distiller of The Macallan Beatrice and I recently headed over to Solaris Dutamas for a private cocktail with Nick Savage, Master Distiller of The Macallan. Nick was born in Sheffield, UK, and studied Sports Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University, before moving to Australia in 2002 to further his studies and eventually graduating from RM1T University. Melbourne in 2006. with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. Nick then moved to Scotland in 2007, looking to start his career within the whisky industry. He initially worked as part of a partnership between Edinburgh Napier University and … Continue reading An Evening with Nick Savage, Master Distiller of The Macallan
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