Chinese New Year Menu at Dynasty Chinese Restaurant, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel

[Review]   Joyce and I headed over to Dynasty Chinese Restaurant at Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel to try out this year’s Chinese New Year festive menu specially prepared by Executive Sous Chef Kok Chee Kin and his team. This festive menu features selected Cantonese cuisine dishes and sets that will only be available from 11 January until 11 February 2017. Celebrate the Lunar New Year with festive delights such as a Dim Sum selection, Treasure Pot or Poon Choi, luxurious Set Menus, Claypot Waxed Meat Rice and a variety of Yee Sang for prosperity.  Dynasty Restaurant offers 6 types of Yee … Continue reading Chinese New Year Menu at Dynasty Chinese Restaurant, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel

Dior Boutique Officially Launched in Suria KLCC

[Luxury Fashion]   MHB’s Managing Editor Tim Chew and member Nicole Fu headed over to Suria KLCC on 1 December 2016 for the official launch of the new Dior boutique which is the House’s second in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The new boutique, which has a prime location in Kuala Lumpur’s iconic Suria KLCC mall, has been designed to reflect the legendary elegance and modernity of the world of Dior. The boutique takes inspirations from the original Paris flagship on Avenue Montaigne, and provides a sleek and open environment. The store houses women’s ready-to-wear, accessories, shoes, a special area for handbags, and … Continue reading Dior Boutique Officially Launched in Suria KLCC

Christmas and New Year’s Eve Dinners/ F&B Promotions in Kuala Lumpur 2016

[Special Feature] If you’re looking for the 2017 list, head over to https://timchewkc.wordpress.com/2017/11/20/christmas-and-new-years-eve-nye-dining-promotions-dinners-in-kuala-lumpur/   Pullman KLCC Hotel   Christmas Eve Dinner & Christmas Day Brunch Eccucino has a Christmas eve buffet dinner available for RM239 per adult and RM160 per child on 24 December from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Both prices are inclusive of a choice of red or white wine for adults and juice or soft drinks for children. On 25 December the restaurant will be having a Christmas brunch from 12:30pm to 3pm priced at RM195 per adult and RM130 per child.     New Year’s Eve Dinner & New … Continue reading Christmas and New Year’s Eve Dinners/ F&B Promotions in Kuala Lumpur 2016

A Journey Through Time x Zouk Party

[Event]   Headed over to Shook! Restaurant in Starhill Gallery Kuala Lumpur on 12 November 2016 for the A Journey Through Time x Zouk closing party which wrapped up 10 days of the watch and jewellery showcase, A Journey Through Time. Partnering with superclub Zouk Kuala Lumpur was the first for the showcase since it began 10 years ago, with Shook! Restaurant transformed into a club for the night. Over 400 guest attended the party and the evening also saw the introduction of the inaugural “People’s Choice Award” for timepiece.  “We are the pioneer in the watch and jewellery industry … Continue reading A Journey Through Time x Zouk Party

Malaysia International Gastronomy Festival (MIGF) 2016 – Savini Ristorante Italiano & Lounge

[MIGF Special Feature]   Savini Ristorante Italiano is one of Kuala Lumpur’s hidden gems – tucked away in a corner of The Intermark along Jalan Tun Razak in downtown Kuala Lumpur. The restaurant is well-known among the city’s elite with many VIPs and captains of industry dining discretely in their multiple private rooms. For this year’s Malaysia International Gastronomy Festival menu, the culinary team which is led by the very experienced Chef Azizan Shukri has come up with two (2) menus; namely the full menu and a light menu for the festival.   Starting off our dinner with the welcome … Continue reading Malaysia International Gastronomy Festival (MIGF) 2016 – Savini Ristorante Italiano & Lounge

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

Isetan The Japan Store Preview

[Event]   Evonne and I headed over to Lot 10 in Kuala Lumpur on 26 October 2016 for the VIP/ media launch of ISETAN The Japan Store Kuala Lumpur.  The store is in collaboration with Cool Japan Fund, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings and opened to public on Thursday, 27 October 2016. The new specialty store has approximately 11,000 square meters of retail space and aims to deliver Japanese lifestyles and aesthetics to customers outside Japan. The store also incorporates Japanese history, culture, technology, diversity and even lifestyle designs. All of the shops on the six (6) floors feature high-quality product lineups from Japan and … Continue reading Isetan The Japan Store Preview

Diorsoreal Savoir-Faire Sunglasses

[Luxury Fashion]   Dior launches DiorSoReal, the House’s iconic sunglasses, with a new campaign visual featuring actress Marion Cotillard – best known for her acting roles in Inception and The Dark Knight Rises.     The DIOR boutique in Kuala Lumpur is located at: 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/ Images courtesy of Dior Malaysia. . Continue reading Diorsoreal Savoir-Faire Sunglasses

Dalmore Whisky Masterclass at Mantra Bar & Lounge, Bangsar Village

[Event]   My partner in crime and I attended The Dalmore whisky masterclass with Dalmore ambassador Adam Knox on 14 October 2016 at Mantra Bar & Lunge in Bangsar Village, Kuala Lumpur. The exclusive affair was for a number of selected guests of Luen Heng F&B (the distributor of The Dalmore in Malaysia) and customers of Mantra Bar. Leading the masterclass was The Dalmore ambassador Adam Knox who was specially flown in for the occasion. Arriving at the venue early, I managed to have a good discussion with Adam regarding the state of single malt whiskies globally which included the … Continue reading Dalmore Whisky Masterclass at Mantra Bar & Lounge, Bangsar Village

The Whisky Society 2016 and Somersby #thatweekendfeeling BBQ & Food Truck Party

[Upcoming Events] The Whisky Society 2016 at Ruyi & Lyn     The Whisky Society makes a comeback this October, this time bigger than before with the widest selection of whisky labels ever at Ruyi & Lyn in Bangsar Shopping Centre on 22 October 2016. The event will feature more than 11 premium single malt & blended whisky labels showcasing more than 26 variants under one roof. You get to sample all the whiskies and enjoy delicious food by Ruyi & Lyn for only RM229.00 The event will take place from 6.00pm to 10.00pm, and whisky connoisseurs can expect to see … Continue reading The Whisky Society 2016 and Somersby #thatweekendfeeling BBQ & Food Truck Party