Valentine’s Day 2018 Menu at Savini Italian Fine Dining Restaurant, The Intermark KL
[Valentine’s Day Special] Jessy and I recently headed over to Savini Ristorante Italiano in The Intermark, Kuala Lumpur to try their Valentine’s Day 2018 menu. This classy Italian restaurant is tucked away in a corner of The Intermark, Kuala Lumpur but is easily accessible by going to the DoubleTree by Hilton lobby then taking the escalator up to Level 2. The establishment consists of a fully equipped bar, bar lounge, cigar lounge, three (3) private rooms and a dining hall. It seats 80 pax and the restaurant aims to provide diners a contemporary Italian fine dining experience in an exclusive luxury … Continue reading Valentine’s Day 2018 Menu at Savini Italian Fine Dining Restaurant, The Intermark KL
Volvo Launches the New CBU Volvo XC60 T8 Twin Engine in Malaysia
[Automotive News] Volvo Car Malaysia recently unveiled the long-awaited successor to its renowned XC range (Premium Mid-Sized SUV) with the introduction of the new Volvo XC60 T8 Twin Engine, fully imported from Sweden. The new model will replace the original XC60 which has sold nearly a million units globally and represents 30 per cent of Volvo’s total global sales. Built on the Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform, the new XC60 will maintain the beautiful proportions of its larger sibling but comes with a more expressive design on both the exterior and interior. The new XC60 scored 98 per cent … Continue reading Volvo Launches the New CBU Volvo XC60 T8 Twin Engine in Malaysia
Fine Wines at W Wine & Liquor Warehouse Puchong
[Event] Last Chinese New Year, Kassey and I headed over to W Wine & Liqour Warehouse for their Chinese New Year open house. W Wine & Liqour Warehouse is a family owned business and is rated 5 STAR by Wine Searcher. The establishment is located at One Puchong Business Park, Puchong (facing the LDP highway, and next to Best View Hotel), Selangor, and is one of the largest wine shop in Malaysia with more than 3,000 square feet of wine displays that accommodates more than 20,000 bottles of wines from Australia, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Chile, USA, Argentina, and … Continue reading Fine Wines at W Wine & Liquor Warehouse Puchong
Editor’s Note – February 2018
[Editor’s Note] February has always been one of the most anticipated months in my calendar as Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year (well sometimes it falls in January, but most of the time, part, if not all of CNY will be in February). This year, I have a couple of features with information useful for those of you celebrating Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year in Malaysia, as well as Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts around the region. Valentine’s Day Standalone restaurants – https://timchew.net/2018/01/04/valentines-day-2018-romantic-dinners-in-kuala-lumpur-klang-valley-langkawi-and-penang/ Restaurants in hotels/ hotel stays – https://timchew.net/2018/02/04/valentines-day-2018-romantic-restaurant-dinners-and-promotions-in-hotels-in-kuala-lumpur-penang-and-langkawi Marina … Continue reading Editor’s Note – February 2018
Valentine’s Day 2018 Menu at Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill, Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur
[Valentine’s Day] We recently headed over to Gobo Upstairs Lounge and Grill at Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur to try out their upcoming Valentine’s Day menu which features a 6-course dinner, priced at RM550 nett per couple. 6-course Valentine’s Dinner @ Gobo Upstairs Lounge and Grill, Level 6 Priced at RM550nett per couple which is inclusive of 2 glasses of prosecco Pacific Oysters with caviar, lemon essence You know what they say about oysters and virility… The prosecco which comes with the dinner set went great with this. Oysters and bubbly are a match made in heaven. Appetizer … Continue reading Valentine’s Day 2018 Menu at Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill, Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Valentine’s Day at Four Seasons Koh Samui and Chiang Mai, Thailand, Singapore, and Jimbaran Bay, Bali
[Special Feature with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts] Four Seasons Koh Samui, Thailand “We’ve never had anyone say ‘no’ to the question ‘will you marry me?’ at our Resort – there must be something in the air,” smiles Worawan Grongthong, Conference Services Manager, Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui. That kind of reputation sure calls for a romantic dinner on the beach this Valentine’s Day, toes tucked into the sand, the crashing waves providing a perfect harmony for the live saxophonist. Limited to a maximum of 10 couples to ensure complete privacy, this soiree at the Beach House is priced … Continue reading Valentine’s Day at Four Seasons Koh Samui and Chiang Mai, Thailand, Singapore, and Jimbaran Bay, Bali
Valentine’s Day 2018 Set Dinner at Prego, The Westin Kuala Lumpur
[Hotel Happenings] Prego Italian restaurant at The Westin Kuala Lumpur will be having the “Truly Madly Deeply” Valentine’s Day Set Dinner on 14 February 2018 from 6.30pm to 10.30pm. Indulge in the Italian 4-course set dinner at Prego which features classic yet modern creations, coupled with the restaurant’s warm and cosy ambience, will surely make it a Valentine’s Day to remember! The set dinner is priced at: RM175.00nett per person (food only) RM275.00nett per person (Includes free flow of sparkling, red and white wine, draught beer, soft drinks and chilled juices) Profiterole Ripieni con Tartufi Uova, Spinachi … Continue reading Valentine’s Day 2018 Set Dinner at Prego, The Westin Kuala Lumpur
Valentine’s Day 2018 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
[Valentine’s Day at Marina Bay Sands Singapore Special Feature] For those of you celebrating Valentine’s Day (and Chinese/ Lunar New Year) in Singapore, Marina Bay Sands has an exciting line-up of festive menus at their award-winning restaurants. This year, apart from the myriad of dining options available, visitors can also look forward to a stunning botanical installation located at the Grand Colonnade South of The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. The special installation features a walkway beneath six golden arches adorned with hanging cherry blossoms, where visitors can view a display of festive picks from leading retailers at The … Continue reading Valentine’s Day 2018 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Hermès Pavilion Store Re-Opening Celebration
[Luxury Fashion] Mei Sze and I headed over to Pavilion Kuala Lumpur on 16 January 2018 for the Hermès Pavilion Store Re-Opening Celebration with invited guests, top customers and members of the media. This celebration comes a month after the media preview cocktail which you can read about here – https://timchew.net/2017/12/28/hermes-re-opens-its-store-at-pavilion-kuala-lumpur/ (You can also find photos of the store’s interior as well as many of the products available there.) The Hermes boutique in Pavilion KL is located at: Lot 2.17.00, Level 2, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, 168, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Telephone: +603-2142 0048 … Continue reading Hermès Pavilion Store Re-Opening Celebration
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) Launched in Malaysia
[Tech & Gadgets] Headed over to SkyBar in Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur on 17 January 2018 for Samsung Malaysia Electronics’ launch of its all new Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) smartphones. The new phones are designed for fun seekers to capture every moment brilliantly, and feature a Dual Front Camera and it is IP68-rated to protect itself from water and dust. A first for Samsung, the Galaxy A8 (2018) and A8+ (2018) feature a Dual Front Camera to snap superior selfies. With the 16MP+8MP F1.9 Dual Front Camera, which is made up of two separate cameras, users … Continue reading Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) Launched in Malaysia
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