French Vanilla Charlotte with Raspberries Baking Workshop at Le Cordon Bleu Malaysia
[Special Feature] Le Cordon Bleu has produced great talents worldwide throughout the years, and its alumni have been adding more colours and flavours to the F&B scene in Malaysia. Some notable establishments include DC Restaurant by Darren Chin, Mamanda and Suka Sucre by Dato’ Fazley, Kompasssion and K2 by Chef Nikom – all located in Kuala Lumpur, Jam & Kaya by Janice in Petaling Jaya, and gēn by Johnson Wong in Penang. For beginners, gourmet enthusiasts or those wanting to be the best house party host, there are a wide range of short one day courses held monthly which … Continue reading French Vanilla Charlotte with Raspberries Baking Workshop at Le Cordon Bleu Malaysia
Festive Lunch and Dinner Buffets at Lemon Garden, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur 2018
[Hotel Dining] Sue and I headed over to Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur to try out their Festive Christmas buffet at Lemon Garden which is available from 1 until 30 December (except 24 and 25 December). The buffet has a wide range of international and local buffet spreads featuring Western, Malay, Indian, Chinese cuisines and more. The six (6) speciality chefs at Lemon Garden also featured their signature dishes for all to try, and to add to the festive atmosphere – there is free flow of festive-themed mocktails offered during lunch and dinner. Look out for festive staples such as Roasted … Continue reading Festive Lunch and Dinner Buffets at Lemon Garden, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur 2018
Hennessy Declassified 2018 at Menara KEN TTDI
[Event] Sylvia and I headed over to Menara KEN TTDI on 26 November 2018 for Hennessy Declassified 2018 which once again gave us Malaysian consumers a glimpse into the brand’s vineyards and cellars from the Cognac region from 26th of November to 1st of December 2018. (Read about my experience at the first ever Hennessy Declassified in Malaysia here – https://timchew.net/2017/12/27/hennessy-declassified-2017-at-platinum-park-kuala-lumpur/). Hennessy Declassified provided us guests with a digitally immersive experience to understand the art of Hennessy’s craftsmanship that has been passed on for eight generations over the past 252 years and its entire Hennessy cognac-making process. … Continue reading Hennessy Declassified 2018 at Menara KEN TTDI
December 2018 Festive Afternoon Tea at Altitude, Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur
[Christmas Special Feature] Joanne and I headed over to Altitude, which is located on Level 53 of Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur. Altitude is a beautifully designed lounge which offers a calming environment for morning coffee, light lunches, afternoon tea and to enjoy the wine expert’s handpicked wines and craft beers, with a casual menu if you’re feeling peckish. Festive Afternoon Tea at Altitude, Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur, which is available from 1 to 31 December 2018 from 2.30pm to 4.30pm, is priced at RM98 nett per person which includes premium coffee and tea selections. This festive set differs from the … Continue reading December 2018 Festive Afternoon Tea at Altitude, Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur
Leica Sofort Afternoon Tea with MHB Digital at Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur
[In Partnership with Leica Malaysia and Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur] We recently headed over to Altitude at Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur for the Leica x YL Camera afternoon tea with Banyan Tree KL. Altitude is located on Level 53, and offers a calming environment with a panoramic view of the Kuala Lumpur skyline (which includes the Petronas Twin Towers!), that’s a perfect setting for morning coffee, light lunches, afternoon tea, or even to enjoy handpicked wines or craft beers, paired with a casual menu. We were in luck as the hotel gave us a preview of their Festive Afternoon … Continue reading Leica Sofort Afternoon Tea with MHB Digital at Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur
HAPA Malaysia Awards Series 2018-2020 Gala Dinner
[Event] Naomi and I attended the HAPA Malaysia Awards Series 2018-2020 Gala Dinner, which was held at New World Petaling Jaya Hotel on 15 November 2018. The awards dinner was graced by Yang Berbahagia Datuk Ahmad Shah Hussein Tambakau, Chairman of the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board. The awards were held to recognise and reward outstanding establishments and individuals who have shown extraordinary drive, the passion for excellence and the commitment to the industry. This has always been central in the HAPA Awards’ purpose, particularly for, as Founder and Chairman of WAP INTL and HAPA Awards, Jennifer Ong, recounted, the … Continue reading HAPA Malaysia Awards Series 2018-2020 Gala Dinner
Panerai Submersible Chrono – Guillaume Néry Edition
[Luxury Timepieces] Panerai will be unveiling a new professional submersible watch that can face any challenge, above and under sea level at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) 2019. Strong, daring and exceptionally durable, this new Panerai … Continue reading Panerai Submersible Chrono – Guillaume Néry Edition
Mido Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary in Singapore
In a dazzling celebration that intertwined past, present, and future, Mido marked its 100th anniversary in Singapore with an unforgettable evening at the iconic ArtScience Museum. The theme, aptly titled “Past, Present, Future,” resonated throughout the event, showcasing Mido’s rich … Continue reading Mido Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary in Singapore
Editor’s Note – December 2018
[Editor’s Note] A La Carte Buffet Dinner at Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur Hotel Being quite a conservationist and environmentalist, I really hate wastage. Hotel especially have a huge amount of waste generated by the leftovers from buffets as not many are willing to donate the leftovers to orphanages/ shelters for fear of it being contaminated and thus adversely affecting the reputation of the hotel. Therefore I’m really happy when I heard that the Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur has come up with a brand new a la carte buffet concept in line with their value to minimise food wastage. Instead of … Continue reading Editor’s Note – December 2018
Girls of the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2018 (KLIMS 2018)
[Special Feature] While the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2018 (KLIMS 2018) is an exciting showcase of the latest cars and automobiles from various brands including Lexus, Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi, Peugeot, DS, Citroen, Kia, Ford, Hyundai, Isuzu, Nissan and more, there are also a whole bevy of beauties that add that extra glamour to the show. There were plenty of new faces at KLIMS 2018, however there were also some familiar faces who have been in the industry for quite a while such as popular Instagrammer and social media influencer Crystal Swung who was a major hit with many … Continue reading Girls of the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2018 (KLIMS 2018)
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