Chivas Mizunara Pairing Dinner at Kogetsu, The Saujana Hotel
[Dining] Sylvia and I headed over to Kogetsu Japanese Restaurant at The Saujana Hotel on 21 June 2019 for the Chivas Mizunara Pairing Dinner. Kogetsu which means “reflection of the moon on the water” was designed in the style of a traditional Japanese “ryokan”. Situated by the lake and built on stilts, it offers a tranquil view of the lake and surrounding gardens. Resident Chef Taketoshi Minami, Kogetsu Japanese Restaurant prepares Japanese cuisine that stays true to its roots using only the freshest seasonal ingredients and prepared with a respect for tradition. The restaurant also features a separate Teppanyaki … Continue reading Chivas Mizunara Pairing Dinner at Kogetsu, The Saujana Hotel
The Wonderarium at BABE by Jeff Ramsay
[Event] We headed over to BABE by Jeff Ramsay on 15 June 2019 for “The Wonderarium” which is a series of four cocktail socials that invites guests to uncover new ways to engage with variations of taste through food, drink and sensorial experiences. The first of The Wonderarium cocktail social kicked off with Chef Ramsey’s finely balanced menu of cocktails and tapas that highlight new ways to experience: Umami & Smoke. The idea behind these socials is to offer a multi-sensory, interactive cocktail (instead of a stuffy sit down dinner) through a specially designed array of experimental cocktails and … Continue reading The Wonderarium at BABE by Jeff Ramsay
Orient Fine Dining by Chef Ee at Sky Palace 天宫 Presented by W Wine & Liquor Warehouse
[Event] We recently attended the W Wine & Liquor Warehouse x Sky Palace 天宫 “Orient Fine Dining” wine pairing dinner which was supported by G.H. Mumm. Chinese restaurant Sky Palace 天宫 is located within OneCity in USJ25, and merges the traditional Chinese colour palette masterfully with a modern and edge-seeking vibe, creating an elegant backdrop to its authentic Cantonese cuisine. Spanning over 8000 sq ft across two floors, Sky Palace’s elegance interior with modern Chinese décor adorns the main dining area, as well as two (2) VVIP and seven VIP luxurious private dining rooms equipped with karaoke facilities. The culinary … Continue reading Orient Fine Dining by Chef Ee at Sky Palace 天宫 Presented by W Wine & Liquor Warehouse
Briar Ridge Omakase Dinner at Hanayuzen Japanese Restaurant
[Dining] We recently headed over to Hanayuzen Japanese Restaurant in Subang Jaya, Selangor for the Briar Ridge wine pairing dinner organised by Cave & Cellar Sdn. Bhd. – the official importer and distributor of Briar Ridge wines in Malaysia. Hanayuzen is one of the few authentic Japanese restaurants in Subang Jaya, and features a wide array of traditional Japanese cuisine. The restaurant occupies two (2) floors and has a capacity of 110 persons, with a 10-pax sushi bar, and two tatami rooms. Briar Ridge is the largest holder of vineyards in the Mount View region. Many of the vines … Continue reading Briar Ridge Omakase Dinner at Hanayuzen Japanese Restaurant
Luminox Code Red Survival Course with Captain K.Bala of Malaysia International Search and Rescue
[Event] The Luminox Code Red Survival Course was a course that aimed to educate participants about the different scenarios that happened during various emergencies and taught them skills to overcome those situations. It emphasized the importance of teamwork and communication. It was a gathering of 18 participants from Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore, and was held on 18 June 2019 at the Code Red Academy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Before the course commenced, Luminox previewed their latest collections – ICE SAR Arctic 1200 Series, Navy SEAL 3600 Series, 30th Anniversary Sport Timer 0900 Series Limited Edition, as well as the … Continue reading Luminox Code Red Survival Course with Captain K.Bala of Malaysia International Search and Rescue
EQ Kuala Lumpur (Hotel) at Equatorial Plaza
[Luxury Hotels] When the original Hotel Equatorial opened its doors in Kuala Lumpur back in 1973, it was the talk of the town and quickly gained a reputation as a premier five-star destination. Fast forward to 2012 and the hotel was almost 40 years old was looking dated and thus the owners decided to close it for redevelopment. Well the redevelopment took almost seven years (takes time to safely knock down a building and construct an entirely new one!) and the new Equatorial Plaza reopened its doors (albeit a soft launch) on 1 March 2019. I happened to visit … Continue reading EQ Kuala Lumpur (Hotel) at Equatorial Plaza
Upcoming Event – St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre’s “Swan Lake” at Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur (2019)
[Upcoming Event] Fans of Swan Lake are in for a treat this July 2019 as internationally acclaimed prima ballerina Irina Kolesnikova brings together St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre’s stars in a spell-binding production of Swan Lake which will be held at Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur from 26 July to 28 July 2019. First staged in St Petersburg, 1895, Swan Lake is set to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s immortal score and is one of the most popular ballet productions in the world. With its unrivalled “white acts”, its spectacular and dramatic ballroom scene, sublime music and deeply moving story, this is the … Continue reading Upcoming Event – St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre’s “Swan Lake” at Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur (2019)
News – June 2019
[News] RHB Banking Group’s “Art with Heart” 2019 RHB Banking Group (“RHB”) returns with its third edition of Art with Heart (AWH) 2019, themed ‘Diversity & Inclusivity’. The art exhibition features more than 100 artworks by 27 young and emerging Malaysian artists. A Special Preview Night for RHB’s valued customers and business partners was held at Bangsar Shopping Centre on 24 June, 2019, with the exhibition open to the general public from 24 till 30 June, 2019. The preview night was attended by approximately 300 corporate captains, art enthusiasts and guests, and was officiated by the Honourable YB Tuan … Continue reading News – June 2019
Xiaomi Launches the Mi 9T in Malaysia
[Tech & Gadgets] Xiaomi launched the new Mi 9T – the latest smartphone in its highly popular flagship Mi 9 family, on 20 June 2019 at the EQ Kuala Lumpur. The Mi 9T will be available from 25 June 2019 priced from RM 1199. The device sports the latest QualcommTM 730 Mobile Platform, a 6.39-inch Full Screen Display, a 20MP pop-up front Snapdragon camera and a rear 48MP triple camera setup. The smartphone comes with a SnapdragonTM 730 mobile platform, offering an increase of 35 percent for CPU performance, and of 10 percent for GPU, as well as … Continue reading Xiaomi Launches the Mi 9T in Malaysia
Travel & Hospitality News – June 2019
[Travel & Hospitality News] Tasmanian Black Truffle Menu at Cucina, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel From 21 June to 20 August 2019, Chef de Cuisine Andrea Delzanno at Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel will craft dishes that exhibit the earthy fragrance … Continue reading Travel & Hospitality News – June 2019
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