Editor’s Note – April 2019

[Editor’s Note] Gout de France Dinner at 2OX Kuala Lumpur   Gout de France or Good France returned on 21 March 2019 where the world’s biggest event celebrating French gastronomy took place in over 150 countries. Organised on the initiative of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and Alain Ducasse, Good France was first held in 2015, following UNESCO’s decision to put “gastronomic meal of France” on the intangible cultural heritage list. This year, Good France entered the 5th year of the event which saw over 5,000 chefs participate across 5 continents over 4 days of events celebrating responsible … Continue reading Editor’s Note – April 2019

Events – March 2019

[Events] Somersby Unveils Sparkling White Cider Inspired by White Wine      Somersby unveiled their new Sparkling White cider on 20 March 2019 at the Majapahit in downtown Kuala Lumpur, adding yet another variant to complement its existing line-up which consists of Apple, Blackberry, Elderflower Lime and Sparkling Rosé (sadly Somersby in Malaysia discontinued the Pear variant which is my favourite). Malaysian consumers are the first to savour this new sparkling cider in Asia, outside Europe. Somersby’s Sparkling White can be consumed as an aperitif, and offers the same flavours and structures of white wine while maintaining the familiar refreshment … Continue reading Events – March 2019

Ramadan/ Buka Puasa Buffets and Promotions in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya, Selangor 2019

[Special Feature] Kuala Lumpur   Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur    This festive season, Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur will take diners on a culinary journey across Asia including flavors of Malaysia, curated by celebrity Chef Dato’ Fazley Yaakob with Executive Chef Junious Dickerson. From 6 May to 4 June 2019, the chefs will take center-stage at the show kitchen of CurATE, Four Season’s Kuala Lumpur’s all-day dining restaurant. Chef Fazley, is a renowned Malaysian chef who graduated from the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu (Paris), and has been in the spotlight since he won MasterChef Celebrity Malaysia in 2012. Not one … Continue reading Ramadan/ Buka Puasa Buffets and Promotions in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya, Selangor 2019

Micasa Kuala Lumpur’s #beyondthehour Initiative, and “A Royal Charity Gala – Remembering Whitney – The Greatest Love of All”

[Events] Micasa Goes #Beyondthehour In Conjunction With Earth Hour   Joanne and I headed over to MiCasa Hotel in Kuala Lumpur on 23rd March 2019, for their #BeyondTheHour campaign launch.  Globally, Earth Hour will be held on the 30th of March, however MiCasa decided to raise awareness on the matter with a week-long initiative leading up to the actual day. The evening started with a ‘light’s out’ session at the hotel’s public areas with the use of minimal lighting and/or candlelight.  At the Tapas Bistro & Bar, where we had a rather romantic candlelit dinner, there were guest bands keeping … Continue reading Micasa Kuala Lumpur’s #beyondthehour Initiative, and “A Royal Charity Gala – Remembering Whitney – The Greatest Love of All”

Dassault Aviation at Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2019

[Aviation]   The Dassault Aviation group will be showcasing its civil/ military products at the upcoming 2019 edition of LIMA (Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition) held in Langkawi (Malaysia) from 26 to 30 March 2019. Highlights of the Dassault … Continue reading Dassault Aviation at Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2019

Naza Italia – Maserati’s 10th Anniversary Celebration and Launch of the Levante Vulcano Limited Edition in Malaysia

[Automotive]   2019 marks ten eventful years since the first Maserati automobiles arrived on Malaysia’s shores in 2009 through the sole importer and distributor in Malaysia – Naza Italia – Maserati, which over the years introduced a wide range of … Continue reading Naza Italia – Maserati’s 10th Anniversary Celebration and Launch of the Levante Vulcano Limited Edition in Malaysia