Editor’s Note – August 2019

[Editor’s Note] London Essence Tonic Water Cocktail at Bar Trigona, Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur   We recently headed over to Bar Trigona at Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur for the London Essense cocktail. The London Essense is a new premium flavoured tonic water that’s imported and distributed in Malaysia by HRZ Beverages.       Chuanxi Bazi Hot Pot at Sunway Velocity   We headed over to the “hot pot/ ma lat central” of Malaysia which is at Sunway Velocity in Kuala Lumpur in search of a good hot pot for dinner. We tried the newly opened (and the very first!) … Continue reading Editor’s Note – August 2019

Omakase Cocktail Mondays at Ruyi & Lyn, Bangsar Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur

[Dining]   We recently headed over to Ruyi & Lyn in Bangsar Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur for their Omakase Cocktail Mondays which happens every Monday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm priced at RM50++ per pax. Every Monday, the establishment’s mixologists will conduct a casual cocktail tasting and preview session at the bar for up to 10 persons. It’s a good opportunity for you to gather your friends together to kill those Monday blues over three (3) crafted cocktails from the bar including light bites and snacks from the kitchen!   Whenever I’m at speakeasy bars or proper cocktail bars, I always … Continue reading Omakase Cocktail Mondays at Ruyi & Lyn, Bangsar Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur

Launch of 443 Bar Lounge at The Westin Kuala Lumpur

[Food & Beverage]   Kassey and I recently attended the preview of the new 443 Bar Lounge which has taken over the once prominent Qba Bar & Grill at The Westin Kuala Lumpur. The new bar preserved the old unique architecture and interior, but now represents a classical and nostalgic hermitage, bringing guests away from the hustle and bustle of the city into the comfy lounge at The Westin Kuala Lumpur. 443 signifies the number of rooms at The Westin Kuala Lumpur, denoting the attention given to each individual guest. The bar lounge presents a hide-away sanctuary where guests can unwind with … Continue reading Launch of 443 Bar Lounge at The Westin Kuala Lumpur

45 Thai-Italian Tapas & Beer at Tosca, DoubleTree Kuala Lumpur

[Hotel Happenings]   This March and April, DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur brings an authentic Thai dining experience to Kuala Lumpur, featuring renowned Thai chefs from sister properties Conrad Bangkok and Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok. Starting from 1 March 2017 to 30 April 2017, DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur will be offering five (5) Thai inspired promotions at their F&B outlets. Head Thai Chef for Conrad Bangkok, Inthira “Chef Jib” Phumpaijitr, draws inspiration from a strong Thai family heritage, and has cultivated a robust hotel background in authentic Thai culinary. Combining hot cooking with a special skill in fruits and vegetable … Continue reading 45 Thai-Italian Tapas & Beer at Tosca, DoubleTree Kuala Lumpur

Review – Private Room and The Pawn Room TTDI

[Review]   TTDI has become quite the hub for an eclectic mix of food and beverage and night entertainment outlets in the Klang Valley. The good variety of restaurants featuring fare from different cultures attracts many diners to the suburb which is a far cry from the times when I used to live there (we used to only have a KFC, Pizza Hut, couple of Chinese coffeeshops and some Indian mamaks). Among the notable ones is the cat cafe, a bicycle themed cafe, a cafe selling salted egg cronuts, a Chinese Muslim restaurant, and a new speakeasy bar called The … Continue reading Review – Private Room and The Pawn Room TTDI