Tag: Kuala Lumpur

Champagne, Dining, Hotel, Premium Dining, Romantic Dining SpotsLeave a comment

Beats and Brunch at Lafite, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur Hotel

Tim Chew

[Luxury Dining]    Kathy and I headed over to Lafite, Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on 5 November for “Beats and Brunch” which is an all-you-can-eat French cuisine consisting of appetisers, mains and desserts by Executive Chef Olivier Pistre, free flow of Veuve Clicquot champagne, wines and cocktails, paired with live DJ music. This very special and lux brunch only happens every first Sunday of the month from 12.00 noon to 3.00pm and is priced at RM 499nett per person. While I’ve done quite a number of high-end and very premium wine/ whisky/ sake pairing dinners throughout my years in the media, … Continue reading Beats and Brunch at Lafite, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur Hotel

Editor's Note2 Comments

Editor’s Note – November 2017

Tim Chew

[Editor’s Note] Shanghai Night at SkyBar, Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur   Had a great time at Shanghai Night at SkyBar, Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur on 4 November 2017 which was an event in partnership with Hennessy V.S.O.P featuring DJ sets by DJ Bluwie, DJane Geri and DJ Rowena. Guest Mixologist Andrew Tan was also at the bar for a guest shift, preparing bespoke Hennessy V.S.O.P. cocktails. For many years, my birthday coincided with the big Hennessy Artistry HALO parties however as Hennessy Malaysia discontinued Hennessy Artistry in 2017, I decided that Shanghai Night at Skybar would be the perfect occasion … Continue reading Editor’s Note – November 2017

Casual Dining, DiningLeave a comment

New European Restaurant in TTDI – 2nd Floor Kitchen & Bar

Tim Chew

[Dining]   We headed over to 2nd Floor Kitchen & Bar in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail recently to try out this new European cuisine establishment. 2nd Floor Kitchen & Bar is under the same group of restaurants/ bars which includes Private Room (which is adjoining the restaurant) and Pawn Room (which is one floor above). All three outlets are connected thus you can easily head over to Private Room for some wine, or to Pawn Room for some bespoke cocktails after dinner. 2nd Floor Kitchen & Bar serves European cuisine in a casual setting. The dining area is split between … Continue reading New European Restaurant in TTDI – 2nd Floor Kitchen & Bar

Casual DiningLeave a comment

New British Restaurant in Bangsar Baru – W1 Dining & Cocktails

Tim Chew

[Dining & Restaurants]   The Telawi area in Bangsar Baru, Kuala Lumpur is home to many hipster food & beverage joints and the latest to join the scene is W1 Dining & Cocktails. The restaurant’s name is in reference to the W1 postcode which contains some of London’s most prized addresses – from the swanky luxury apartments of Mayfair to the retailers of Regent Street and Oxford Street, and the bustling nightlife of Soho. Instead of the very traditional British dishes, W1 serves up modern fare in the form of small plates (think tapas!) with a couple of big plates … Continue reading New British Restaurant in Bangsar Baru – W1 Dining & Cocktails

Dining, Hotel, Romantic Dining Spots2 Comments

Romantic Dinner with a View of KLCC – THIRTY8, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

Tim Chew

[Romantic Dining Spots]   Some years ago, my partner in crime and I visited the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur for a review for their incredible buffet breakfast (read more about it here – https://timchew.net/2015/02/03/buffet-breakfast-review-at-thirty8-grand-hyatt-kuala-lumpur/) and we were so impressed by it that we were very excited to visit THIRTY8 again – this time for a dinner review of their new menu which was curated by Chef Stefan Beck, THIRTY8’s new Executive Sous Chef. Executive Sous Chef Stefan Beck was born and raised in Germany, and specialises in classic European and Western fine-dining cuisine, which he prepares with a creative modern twist and … Continue reading Romantic Dinner with a View of KLCC – THIRTY8, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

Casual DiningLeave a comment

Arran Whisky Dinner at The Social Desa ParkCity and Modi & Rosa Review

Tim Chew

Arran Whisky Dinner at The Social Desa ParkCity [Event]   Alice and I headed over to The Social at Desa ParkCity recently for the Arran whisky tasting dinner by Single & Available (who is the distributor of Arran in Malaysia) and The Social. Like many Scotch whisky brands, Arran is named after the place the distillery is located at which in this case is the Isle of Arran. The Isle of Arran covers an area of 432 square kilometres, making it the largest island in the Firth of Clyde and the seventh largest Scottish island. The Arran distillery is the only … Continue reading Arran Whisky Dinner at The Social Desa ParkCity and Modi & Rosa Review

DiorLeave a comment

Dior Summer 2017 Collection by Maria Grazia Chiuri Preview at Dior Suria KLCC

Tim Chew

[Luxury Fashion]   Headed over to the Dior boutique in Suria KLCC on 8 March 2017 with MHB’s Nicole and Jenny as well as Renee for the Dior Summer 2017 Collection by Maria Grazia Chiuri preview.     The DIOR boutiques in Kuala Lumpur are located at:   LC-G01& G23b, Ground Floor, Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.   G20,21,22,25, 26,27 &28, Indulge Floor, Starhill Gallery, 181, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Telephone: 603 21431886 For more info, head over to http://www.dior.com/ .   Continue reading Dior Summer 2017 Collection by Maria Grazia Chiuri Preview at Dior Suria KLCC

Romantic Dining SpotsLeave a comment

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

Tim Chew

[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

Casual Dining1 Comment

Launch of Modi & Rosa Italian Dining & Wine Bar, Glo Damansara

Tim Chew

[Food & Beverage News]   Tracy and I headed over to Glo Damansara, Kuala Lumpur on 24 February 2017 for the launch of Modi & Rosa Italian Dining & Wine Bar, which was officiated by H. E. Mario Sammartino, the Italian ambassador to Malaysia. The latest F&B establishment in Glo Damansara is a new casual dining restaurant, lounge and wine bar and is a place that is suitable for both singles and families. Modi & Rosa prides itself on its authentic Italian cuisine and exclusive imported wines, and puts the famiglia or family spirit as the heart and soul of … Continue reading Launch of Modi & Rosa Italian Dining & Wine Bar, Glo Damansara

Uncategorized1 Comment

Wine & Tapas Night at Gallo Wine Bar, Taman Desa

Tim Chew

[Photo Album]   Janet and I headed over to Gallo Wine Bar recently for a wine and tapas night at a relatively new “speakeasy type” wine bar which was unexpectedly tucked away in the suburb of suburb of Taman Desa, Kuala Lumpur. “Gallo” means rooster in Italian and Spanish and there is no signage to the outlet so you’ll need to look out for the little tent chalk board beside the stairway leading up to the wine lounge.   Litoral Pinot Noir, Viña Ventolera, Leyda Valley 2012 The vineyard that produces this wine – Ventolera is a new venture between … Continue reading Wine & Tapas Night at Gallo Wine Bar, Taman Desa