Grand Launch of Jiro KL
[Event] Headed over to Bangsar Baru for the grand launch of Jiro KL – the latest club featuring pure deep and tech house music in the upmarket neighbourhood of Bangsar Baru. The launch party saw around 300 invited guests including some celebrities pack the club. Emcee John Dave was on hand with resident DJ Alan Tand on the decks spinning Jiro’s signature deep, tech and a mix of R&B tunes. while DJ Hightech took over later in the night. The club is situated along Jalan Telawi 3 (above The Social), and can be spotted by its ‘Honey Comb’ door which leads … Continue reading Grand Launch of Jiro KL
Lucky Dior
[Luxury Fashion] “A gentleman wears his signet ring on his left hand, but a Kingsman agent wears it on his dominant hand. Press the back of it with your thumb and it emits a 50,000 volt shock.” by Harry Hart aka Galahad in Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015). Signet rings have a flat bezel, usually wider than the rest of the hoop, which is decorated to leave a raised impression of the design when the ring is pressed onto soft sealing wax or a similar material. They have been used since ancient times as the personal seal of an individual and their … Continue reading Lucky Dior
Editor’s Note – September 2016
Over the past month, I was using the new Canon M10 to shoot at a couple of events and food reviews. The Canon EOS M10 is a system/ mirrorless shooter with a 18.0 megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor, Hybrid CMOS AF II, and 180° Tilt-type Touchscreen LCD＋Self Portrait Mode among its main features. I only had it for a rather short period of time however I did manage to use it to shoot a couple of food reviews and an event. Flambeed with bourbon! Food review at Naughty Nuri’s – https://timchew.net/2016/08/01/editors-note-august-2016/ The autofocus had to be fast and accurate for this shot and luckily … Continue reading Editor’s Note – September 2016
New Menu at Rendez-Vouz Traditional French Restaurant Bangsar
[Review] I first visited Rendez-Vouz back in December last year (which you can read here – https://timchew.net/2015/12/14/food-review-rendez-vous-french-restaurant-in-bangsar/) however they have recently acquired the services of a new chef – Chef Benjamin from France, and with him came a new menu. The new menu elevates the dishes to a higher level while maintaining the reasonable prices that the restaurant is famous for. The ambience of Rendez-Vous Bangsar is more of an upscale French bistro, where you take the time to enjoy your food and drinks with good company. The French are known to really enjoy their mealtimes which can stretch several hours … Continue reading New Menu at Rendez-Vouz Traditional French Restaurant Bangsar
Corona Sunsets Hour “This is Living” Campaign Launch
[Event] Headed over to Mantra Bar & Lounge in Bangsar Village 2 on 30 August 2016 with Andy Kho, Zoe and Alice for the launch of Corona Extra’s “This is Living” campaign. The global campaign taps into the universal desire for freedom, and aims to inspire people to go outside and live more moments that matter. Sunset is a time when you finish the working day, kick back, let your hair loose, relax and unwind while the day changes to night, and Corona Sunsets Hour, which is an activation under the “This is Living” global campaign, is Corona’s take on the … Continue reading Corona Sunsets Hour “This is Living” Campaign Launch
The Glenlivet: Springtime Surprise
[Event] Kassey and I headed over to Delectable by Su at The Glasshouse @ Seputeh in Kuala Lumpur on 25 August 2016 for The Glenlivet: Springtime Surprise. Now this was my third Glenlivet Guardians event after “A British Affair” at Jarrod & Rawlin, and “Comfort” at Li Restaurant so I was quite looking forward to see what they had in store for us this time! Delectable by Su is a little cafe located in The Glasshouse @ Seputeh which is regularly used for many corporate functions and product launches. In fact, if I’m early to an event there, I … Continue reading The Glenlivet: Springtime Surprise
Hermes Hermèsistible Pop Up Store at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
[Luxury Fashion] MHB’s Stephanie Lim, Mei Sze, Andy Kho and I together with socialite Denise Ang headed over to the Hermes Hermèsistible Pop Up Store at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur on 26 September 2016 for an exclusive cocktail for media and VIP guests. “Hermèsistible” is a term coined by Hermes to describe the irresistible side of Hermès, which has its jewellery and accessories from the Autumn-Winter 2016 collection, currently available on their e-commerce site. Hermèsistible is an illustrated dictionary of moods, encompassing “COMPLICLARITY”, “HYPERSTITION”, “BIJOURMANDISE” – a few more terms coined by the brand to describe their new collection. COMPLICLARITY … Continue reading Hermes Hermèsistible Pop Up Store at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur Celebrates 10 Years Anniversary – Illuminate at SkyBar
[Event] Andy, Victoria, Yee Yee and a couple of our friends headed over to SkyBar at Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur on 6 August 2016 for the hotel’s 10 years anniversary party. Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur was conceived as a “new generation city centre hotel” when it first opened its doors in August 2006, and soon became a leading business class hotel in Kuala Lumpur. It was very strategically located right in Kuala Lumpur City Centre with integrated access to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre and directly opposite the Petronas Twin Towers, and with its contemporary facilities and efficient service, proved to be a very popular choice for … Continue reading Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur Celebrates 10 Years Anniversary – Illuminate at SkyBar
Sony Launches a New Addition to the EXTRA BASS™ Lineup
[Tech & Gadgets] Headed over to Mid Valley Megamall on 11 August 2016 with MHB’s Nicole Fu for Sony’s press launch of their new additions to their audio line-up, along with a host of the new products dedicated to delivering deep bass. Expanding the existing EXTRA BASS series of headphones and speakers for consumers on the move and bringing club sounds into the home, dance music lovers can now enjoy the intensity of deep bass notes in a variety of locations using the one box high power audio system. GTK-XB7 One Box High Power Audio System One box, … Continue reading Sony Launches a New Addition to the EXTRA BASS™ Lineup
Auchentoshan’s ‘The New Malt Order’ at WIP
[Event] MHB’s official photographer Andy Kho, and my friends Joey and Wei Lynn joined me on 26 July 2016 at WIP in Bangsar Shopping Centre for Auchentoshan’s ‘The New Malt Order’. Departing from the traditional ways of tasting whisky (eg. must drink it neat, or with just a couple of drops of water, etc. etc.), Auchentoshan’s event at WIP was a more modern and somewhat revolutionary take on how single malt whisky should be discovered, enjoyed and experienced. Auchentoshan is made in the city of Glasgow, and is the only Scottish single malt distiller to triple distil all … Continue reading Auchentoshan’s ‘The New Malt Order’ at WIP
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