Upcoming Events – Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake by Ballet West UK Live in Genting, Malaysia and Shucked Oyster Festival 2018
[Upcoming Events] Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake by Ballet West UK Live in Genting, Malaysia Fans of ballet, you won’t want to miss the upcoming Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake by Ballet West UK which will be showcased to Malaysian audiences for the very first time in Asia! A widespread and highly technical form of dance, ballet is believed to have originated during the Italian Renaissance and made popular by the King Louis XIV’s court throughout history. Ballet is an artistic dance form performed to music, using precise and highly formalized set steps and gestures. Classical ballet, which originated in Renaissance Italy and established … Continue reading Upcoming Events – Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake by Ballet West UK Live in Genting, Malaysia and Shucked Oyster Festival 2018
French Riviera Ambience and Mediterranean Cuisine at Nizza, Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara
[Review] We recently headed over to Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara to try the menu at Nizza – the hotel’s new specialty French – Mediterranean restaurant. Nizza is a refined contemporary yet casual French Riviera-inspired restaurant, with modern interior architectural – with light colours playing off in its interiors and a striking blue-and-white flooring. The chic pool deck ambience outside meanwhile is reminiscent of the coastline of Cote d’Azur with modern glass parasol pool bar, comfy beach cabanas, and low modular seating. The restaurant has a show kitchen where you can watch the chefs whip up a variety of specialty items a … Continue reading French Riviera Ambience and Mediterranean Cuisine at Nizza, Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara
BMW Group Malaysia Unveils the BMW Concept X7 iPerformance
[Automotive News] Remember when Tom Cruise drove the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics electric concept car in Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol back in 2011? That concept car ended up as base for BMW’s i8 hybrid-electric vehicle which saw production in 2014, and is … Continue reading BMW Group Malaysia Unveils the BMW Concept X7 iPerformance
Editor’s Note – July 2018
[Editor’s Note] HEINEKEN Malaysia Celebrates Beer and Food at Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2018 Headed over to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on 12 July 2018 for Heineken Malaysia Berhad’s (HEINEKEN Malaysia) media preview of their special food pairing menu, as well as beer and cider-infused recipes to introduce the public to the world of beer and food. The preview was held in conjunction with Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2018 held at Hall 1, in the convention centre that ran from 12 to 14 July, Seven (7) years ago, I had the privilege of attending a really special dinner with … Continue reading Editor’s Note – July 2018
New Honda HR-V (2018) Now Opens For Bookings in Malaysia
[Automotive News] Honda Malaysia announced on 12 July 2018 that the New Honda HR-V is available now for Malaysians to place a booking beginning 12 July 2018 at all 95 Honda authorised dealers nationwide. Honda Malaysia also announced a new RS variant for the HR-V. The Honda HR-V was a compact SUV that was first introduced in Malaysia back in 2015. Since its introduction, this Honda model has received overwhelming interest and response from customers. It retained its No. 1 position for three (3) consecutive years in the compact SUV segment and has sold more than 72,000 units in … Continue reading New Honda HR-V (2018) Now Opens For Bookings in Malaysia
Luminox Navy SEAL Collection 3580 Series
[Timepieces] Tough conditions call for a tough watch and Luminox recently launched their new Navy SEAL 3580 series, the latest evolution of the best-selling Navy SEAL collection of Luminox watches. Consisting of five models, the series sports several exciting new features including a chronograph function and CARBONOX™ casing. The US Navy SEALs are the most elite combat unit in the world, whose core values embrace never quitting and teamwork. They are the special forces called upon to take on the most daunting of missions, from battling terrorists, to hostage rescue and so on so forth, these guys are trained … Continue reading Luminox Navy SEAL Collection 3580 Series
Omakase Menu at Hanare Japanese Restaurant, The Intermark Kuala Lumpur
Stepping into Hanare at The Intermark, Kuala Lumpur, is akin to entering a haven away from the bustling Kuala Lumpur city centre. “Hanare” itself translates to “離れ” (hanare), meaning “away from home,” yet the ambiance exudes a sense of warm comfort and pampering, truly a home away from home. Here, they aim to fulfill not just physical comfort but also a deep-seated desire for delicious, authentic Japanese cuisine. Hanare caters specifically to those who appreciate the quality and freshness of authentic Japanese fare. They use some of the finest seasonal seafood, air-flown directly from Japan to ensure the perfect ingredients … Continue reading Omakase Menu at Hanare Japanese Restaurant, The Intermark Kuala Lumpur
Fete de la Musique (2018) at Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara
[Event] Joanne and I headed over to Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara on 27 June 2018 for their inaugural Fête de la Musique celebration right here in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. As a hotel brand that stays true to its French heritage, each year Sofitel Hotels & Resorts celebrates the Summer Solstice with its annual Fête de la Musique celebration across all its properties worldwide. Sofitel Hotels & Resorts acts as French musical and cultural ambassadors, giving locals a taste of the French festival with all its properties worldwide hosting unique celebrations that unite French elegance with local elements. Fête de la … Continue reading Fete de la Musique (2018) at Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara
Leica Departs from the Norm with the Launch of the Leica Watch
[Tech & Gadgets] Leica Camera AG – a brand renowned worldwide for its superior cameras and optics, departed from the norm and launched a completely new and exclusive product line – the Leica Watch, on 13 June 2018 in … Continue reading Leica Departs from the Norm with the Launch of the Leica Watch
Chivas Regal Mizunara Dinner at The Olive, Genting Grand Hotel
[Special Event] Headed up to the Genting Grand Hotel recently for a special pairing of Chivas Regal Mizunara (and other expressions) with a 4 Course Set Menu by award-winning The Olive Restaurant & Bar located in the Genting Grand hotel, up in Genting Highlands. The last fine dining Chivas Regal dinner I had was some years ago (which you can read here – https://timchew.net/2012/07/28/chivas-18-vivienne-westwood-dinner/) and I had such a good time there that I was quite excited about this one. Furthermore, the venue for the dinner was The Olive which won the best restaurant at MIGF2016, hence I expected the dinner … Continue reading Chivas Regal Mizunara Dinner at The Olive, Genting Grand Hotel
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