Editor’s Note – December 2017
[Editor’s Note] December is always my favourite month of the year (after my birthday month that is) as there’s Christmas and New Year’s Eve which is a great time to spend with loved ones and friends. Look out for my Christmas and NYE feature which will include the info on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day dinners and menus, as well as the NYE parties happening in Kuala Lumpur. Speaking of my birthday, many thanks to ANTE in 1 Utama Shopping Centre for hosting my birthday dinner (again!). As usual, the food was absolutely delicious especially the pork steaks! Also, many … Continue reading Editor’s Note – December 2017
News – December 2017 – Breitling Chronoliner B04
Breitling Chronoliner B04 Breitling’s new “flight captain’s chronograph” an exclusive new 250-piece limited-edition version featuring an 18K gold case, blue dial and ceramic bezel, as well as a Manufacture Breitling Caliber B04 equipped with a functional dual timezone system. The new Chronoliner B04 was created to accurately measure flight times while juggling with times around the world. To power this very elegant timepiece attired in a blue and gold livery, Breitling selected its Manufacture Breitling Caliber B04, featuring revolutionary user-friendliness and being officially chronometer-certified by the COSC. The main hours hand is adjusted to local time by simply pulling out the crown … Continue reading News – December 2017 – Breitling Chronoliner B04
A Date with the Toyota Vios (Car Review) to Sapore Italian, Spanish-Mediterranean Restaurant, Ampang
[Car and Restaurant Review] Beatrice and I decided to head over to Sapore in Ampang from Kota Damansara one sunny Saturday afternoon. With us was the latest (3rd generation) Toyota Vios which the nice folks at Toyota Malaysia passed to me to try for a couple of days. Since being introduced in 2003, the Toyota Vios has been the best-selling non-national model in Malaysia for 11 years. More than 100,000 units of the 3rd generation Toyota Vios have been sold since 2013, as customers prefer its combination of spaciousness, good fuel economy, a comfortable ride and high quality. The … Continue reading A Date with the Toyota Vios (Car Review) to Sapore Italian, Spanish-Mediterranean Restaurant, Ampang
An Evening with Nick Savage, Master Distiller of The Macallan
[Events] An Evening with Nick Savage, Master Distiller of The Macallan Beatrice and I recently headed over to Solaris Dutamas for a private cocktail with Nick Savage, Master Distiller of The Macallan. Nick was born in Sheffield, UK, and studied Sports Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University, before moving to Australia in 2002 to further his studies and eventually graduating from RM1T University. Melbourne in 2006. with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. Nick then moved to Scotland in 2007, looking to start his career within the whisky industry. He initially worked as part of a partnership between Edinburgh Napier University and … Continue reading An Evening with Nick Savage, Master Distiller of The Macallan
MHB’s 6th Anniversary High-Tea at Element Kuala Lumpur Hotel
[Special Event] MHB (http://hottestbloggers.com) is a digital and influencer content marketing agency which believes that digital publicity should be engaging while being affordable and cost-effective. We believe in conveying our clients’ message through ethical, high-quality, and trustworthy content in a lifestyle and non-hard sell manner that will stand out from all the junk, tabloid clutter and fake news, capturing the attention of consumers as well as providing positive brand awareness. MHB is trusted by many brands including Montblanc, Ball Watch, Panasonic, Sony, Leica, Fujifilm, Calvin Klein Watches & Jewelry (Swatch Group Malaysia), Nivea, Chevrolet, Olympus, Lenovo, Casio, Carlsberg, Johnnie Walker, GUESS, … Continue reading MHB’s 6th Anniversary High-Tea at Element Kuala Lumpur Hotel
Calvin Klein Watch and Jewelry Kiosk Launch at Suria KLCC
[Jewelry/ Timepieces] We recently attended the launch of the new Calvin Klein kiosk in Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, which has the largest collection of Calvin Klein jewelry, as well as the latest collection of Swiss-made timepieces/ watches which includes couple watches! Calvin Klein watches and jewelry is a partnership established back in 1997, of two 90’s iconic and pioneer established companies: Swatch Group and Calvin Klein. The Calvin Klein watches and jewelry collections feature seductive yet clean and often minimalist aesthetic, with innovative, bold, progressive and seductive designs. First launched in 2004, the jewelry collection takes everyday life and … Continue reading Calvin Klein Watch and Jewelry Kiosk Launch at Suria KLCC
Birthday Dinner at Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill
[Hotel Happenings] Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill in Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur is one of my go to places for a semi-fine dining meal that doesn’t burn a terribly big hole in my wallet. To celebrate my birthday this year, the nice folks at Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur invited me over to try their special 5-course New Year’s Eve menu which is priced at RM346 nett per person. Amuse Bouche Smoked Salmon, Caviar, Bruschetta An elegant and very decadent little preview of things to come! Appetizer Marinated Lobster Berries, Apple Fennel Salad, Pickled Onion & Salsa … Continue reading Birthday Dinner at Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill
Christmas and New Year’s Eve (NYE) Dining Promotions & Dinners in Kuala Lumpur 2017
[Special Feature] DC RESTAURANT BY CHEF DARREN CHIN Winter Menus DC x Light Menu Prelude “The Belon”: chive oil: fermented rhubarb Peby carrot : tempura: aioli: pickled Butternut squash croquetas: black truffle: sage chantilly Smoked butterfish: green sauce: crispy kale “Beets”: cloud: cream: grilled cabbage: oxalis 1ST Sea scallop carpaccio : watermelon radish: lemon verbena oil: chives 2ND – CHOICE OF EITHER Signature Takao cold somen : bafun uni: roasted celeriac: truffle celeriac: vegétal or Legs Snow crab : vin jaune sabayon: ossestra: chayote: raspberry 3s silky egg custard Snow crab : tom sep: gingko: ikura shio: foie gras: … Continue reading Christmas and New Year’s Eve (NYE) Dining Promotions & Dinners in Kuala Lumpur 2017
Martell H.O.M.E. – House of Martell Entertainment Malaysia 2017
[Event] We headed over to Bukit Kiara Equestrian & Country Resort recently for Martell Malaysia’s Be Curious pop-up event called Martell H.O.M.E., short for House of Martell Entertainment, which ran from 6 to 11 November 2017. The pop-up event space was packed with puzzles, secret rooms, and optical illusions that challenged guests to look beyond appearances and explore Martell cognac with a ‘Be Curious’ twist. The event was to allow consumers to visit the Martell H.O.M.E. for mentoring sessions, as well as exclusive dinners over the course of 6 days. The Be Curious mentoring workshop which we attended was hosted by … Continue reading Martell H.O.M.E. – House of Martell Entertainment Malaysia 2017
News – November 2017
[News] Havana Club Launches Union Rum in Malaysia Cuban rum house Havana Club launched its latest ultra premium rum in Malaysia on 17 November 2017 at the Bridge Bar, GTower in Kuala Lumpur, graced by the Ambassador of Cuba to Malaysia, Her Excellency Mrs. Ibete Fernandez. The Havana Club Unión is part of its “Icónica collection”, and is the first rum ever that has been made expressly to perfectly match with a Cuban cigar, namely the Cohiba Siglo VI; an equal marriage in flavour, texture and strength. Unión is the result of a collaboration between big names of two … Continue reading News – November 2017
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