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Contemporary South East Asian Flavours at Majapahit in Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur

Tim Chew

[Special Restaurant in Collaboration with Majapahit]    We recently headed over to The Majapahit in Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur to try out their menu which serves distinct cuisines of Southeast Asia, with an emphasis on Thai and Indonesian dishes. Located in Arcoris Mont Kiara – the latest high-end mixed development in upscale Mont Kiara, the Majapahit features dining areas on 2 floors, complemented by a full bar which serves signature cocktails, wines, spirits and beers. The interior of the establishment features a tropical-themed setting, with a unique and classy design, where rattan chairs and greenery add to the modern vibe … Continue reading Contemporary South East Asian Flavours at Majapahit in Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur

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Raventós Wine Pairing Dinner at BABE – Japas Fun Dining

Tim Chew

[Luxury Dining]   Joanne and I recently attended the RAVENTOS i BLANC wine pairing dinner on 23 May 2018 at BABE – Japas Fun Dining in Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur. The Raventós family has lived on their estate in Barcelona, Spain since 1497. Over the years, twenty-one generations have worked this land, which comprises 90 hectares of vines, forest and lake, with a specific microclimate influenced by the river, a lake, two streams and a hill known as the Turó del Serral. The terroir (soils) are calcareous with marine fossils, and this provides the ideal conditions for producing wines with … Continue reading Raventós Wine Pairing Dinner at BABE – Japas Fun Dining

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Launch of 443 Bar Lounge at The Westin Kuala Lumpur

Tim Chew

[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

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“Bucked Out Seafood Market” Buffet at Gobo Chit Chat, Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Tim Chew

[Hotel Happenings]   Beatrice, Jia Jia and I recently headed over to Gobo Chit Chat at Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur for their new Bucked Out Seafood Market promotion! The new seafood buffet concept offers more than 130 types of food on the buffet spread, such as Wok Fried Green Mussel with Black Bean, Szechuan Style Spicy Crab Meat Soup, Grilled Squid with Orange Sauce, Tiger Prawns with Cream Corn, Seafood Lasagna, Seafood Pella Rice, Garlicky Broiled Salmon and Tomatoes, Seafood Bisque with Variety Mixed Seafood, and a whole lot more! The new Bucked Out Seafood Market concept allows you to select your … Continue reading “Bucked Out Seafood Market” Buffet at Gobo Chit Chat, Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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Fendi Fashion News – February 2018

Tim Chew

[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

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Valentine’s Day 2018 Menu at Savini Italian Fine Dining Restaurant, The Intermark KL

Tim Chew

[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

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Valentine’s Day 2018 Menu at Samplings on the Fourteenth, Berjaya Times Square Hotel

Tim Chew

[Valentine’s Day 2018]   Janet and I recently headed over to Samplings On The Fourteenth Restaurant at Berjaya Times Square Hotel recently to try their (2018) Valentine’s Day menu. The restaurant is located at the East Tower on the 14th floor of Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, and is an award-winning fine-dining restaurant under the stewardship of Chef Val’s, collecting 12 awards thus far; with the most recent being Best Fine-Dining Restaurant, World Gourmet Award (2017) and the prestigious Malaysia International Gourmet Festival, MIGF (2015). This year, the restaurant has two (2) specially crafted menus for Valentine’s Day 2018: … Continue reading Valentine’s Day 2018 Menu at Samplings on the Fourteenth, Berjaya Times Square Hotel

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MHB and Friends Christmas Lunch 2017 at Cava @ Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar

Tim Chew

[Dining]   This Christmas, MHB had our Christmas Lunch 2018 presented by Cava Restaurant & Bar @ The Bangkung Row, and supported by Kronenbourg 1664. Cava is one of the mainstays along Jalan Bangkung in the swanky and upmarket neighbourhood of Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. The pork-free restaurant serves modern and traditional Spanish cuisine – from hot and cold tapas, to mains like paella and baked suckling lamb, to desserts like Creme Catalana, complemented with a variety of wines and of course – cava!   We started off the afternoon with some Vallformosa Classic Brut NV. On the eye, it had … Continue reading MHB and Friends Christmas Lunch 2017 at Cava @ Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar

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A Date with the Toyota Vios (Car Review) to Sapore Italian, Spanish-Mediterranean Restaurant, Ampang

Tim Chew

[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