“High on Sugar” at THIRTY8, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
[Hotel Happenings] My partner in crime and I headed over to THIRTY8 on a recent Saturday afternoon for THIRTY8’s ‘High On Sugar’ afternoon tea. THIRTY8 is located on the second highest floor of Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, and is one of the renowned romantic dining spots in Kula Lumpur city (you can read about my romantic dinner there last year – https://timchew.net/2017/07/21/romantic-dinner-with-a-view-of-klcc-thirty8-grand-hyatt-kuala-lumpur/) as it provides a spectacular view of the Kuala Lumpur city skyline. THIRTY8’s “High on Sugar” afternoon tea ups the ante on normal afternoon teas with a luxurious and decadent spread of small sweet bites, cakes, homemade … Continue reading “High on Sugar” at THIRTY8, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
Saito 6-Course Sake Dinner at TATSU Japanese Cuisine
[Food & Beverage] We recently headed over to InterContinental Kuala Lumpur Hotel for the Saito 6-Course Sake Dinner at TATSU Japanese Cuisine. This special menu is available from 1 April until 16 May 2018 only, priced at RM350 nett per person for the food only, with the option to add on the sake pairing for an additional RM150 nett. Tatsu is helmed by Chef Tommy who has a wealth of experience. At a young age, inspired by his elder brother a chef in a Japanese restaurant, Chef Tommy discovered his love for the gastronomical world. With an appreciation for … Continue reading Saito 6-Course Sake Dinner at TATSU Japanese Cuisine
Ramadan Buffets in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya, Selangor 2018
Complete list of Ramadan buffets in 5 star and top hotels in Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya and beyond. Continue reading Ramadan Buffets in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya, Selangor 2018
Kouzu – New Japanese Yakitori Bar and Restaurant in Bangsar Baru
[Dining] Update (March 2019) – Kouzu in Bangsar Baru is CLOSED for good. However, at time of update, the outlet in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail remains operational. We recently visited the newest addition to the food and beverage scene in the upmarket and swanky neighbourhood of Bangsar Baru. Kouzu’s second outlet (the first one being in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail) is located along the bustling Jalan Telawi 3, and while parking might be quite challenging along that road, there’s parking aplenty in the nearby Bangsar Village 2 which is just a two (2) minute walk away. The yakitori … Continue reading Kouzu – New Japanese Yakitori Bar and Restaurant in Bangsar Baru
Mezzacorona Wine Dinner with CSS Wines & Spirits at Cicchetti Di Zenzero, Kuala Lumpur
[Event] Kassey and I attended the Mezzacorona Wine Dinner on Wednesday, 7 March 2018 at the Cicchetti Di Zenzero, which is located in right opposite the KL Tower, in downtown Kuala Lumpur. We started off the evening with a pre-dinner selection of Bruschetta, Cicchetti and varieties of pizza, paired with the Castel Firmian I Classici Pinot Grigio DOC 2016. Characteristics of the Castel Firmian Pinot Grigio: PRODUCTION AREA: Mezzacorona grows this variety on the hills of Pressano and Faedo, North of Trento. CHARACTERISTICS: A delicately complex wine with an intense fragrance , it is dry with a pleasant slightly bitter after … Continue reading Mezzacorona Wine Dinner with CSS Wines & Spirits at Cicchetti Di Zenzero, Kuala Lumpur
Vivid Sydney 2018 Festival
[Travel] Vivid Sydney – billed as the world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas, returns in 2018 with a new precinct at Luna Park, the return of much-loved Customs House, and a fantastical blend of everyday objects and Australian-inspired motifs on the sails of the Sydney Opera House. Vivid Sydney is owned, managed and produced by the NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency Destination NSW and is a major event on the region’s tourism calendar. Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Adam Marshall said, “Vivid Sydney has delighted and inspired people from around Australia and the world. With the … Continue reading Vivid Sydney 2018 Festival
News – March 2018
[Fashion] Versace Home (2018) Collection Home is where the heart is as the saying goes and Gianni Versace certainly understood that back in the early ‘90s when launching Versace Home: he wanted to offer to everyone the possibility to live in a Versace world. The Versace Home 2018 collection celebrates the family through a collection inspired by the Versace home in Via Gesù, its marvel, intimacy and décor with a contemporary take on the design elements and its ancient Greek accents. Barocco and texture are everything – the Versace Tribute 1 sofa epitomizes the very soul of Versace: Gianni Versace’s Fall … Continue reading News – March 2018
Luminox Master Carbon SEAL – Limited Edition 3803
[Watches] The United States Navy‘s Sea, Air and Land Teams, commonly known as the Navy SEALs, are the U.S. Navy‘s elite special operations force and a component of the Naval Special Warfare Command. This force has been immortalised in countless mainstream movies, and is often portrayed to be the most lethal and elite covert fighting force in the world. Among the SEALs main function is to conduct small-unit and often covert maritime military operations that originate from, and return to, a river, ocean, swamp, delta, or coastline. SEALs are trained to operate in all environments (Sea, Air, and Land) … Continue reading Luminox Master Carbon SEAL – Limited Edition 3803
Fendi Fashion News – February 2018
[Luxury Fashion] FENDI Colibrì Shoes FENDI launched their new Colibri collection of shoes from the the Spring/Summer 2018 Collection, introducing a new style, incorporating the Tropical Futurism mood, which perfectly embodies FENDI’s passion for craftsmanship and obsession for innovation. The new Colibri shoes collection is the culmination of the highest savoir-faire with the most innovative technology, designed for a contemporary and elegant woman always looking for a fashionable and cool touch. “The Colibrì shoes are very interesting as we have used a very innovative technique normally used for sneakers and ready-to-wear, as they are all thermo-heated so they are without … Continue reading Fendi Fashion News – February 2018
Jaeger-LeCoultre SIHH 2018 Rendez-Vous Collection
[Luxury Timepieces] This year, a number of new models are joining the Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous women’s collection. These pieces are connected by a common theme: the colour blue. Mingling mystery, elegance, and sophistication, deep midnight blue brings an infinitely graceful … Continue reading Jaeger-LeCoultre SIHH 2018 Rendez-Vous Collection
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