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Straits Wine Fiesta 2016 and Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) Field Test

Tim Chew

[Upcoming Event] Straits Wine Wine Fiesta 2016 The Wine Fiesta – Malaysia’s largest annual wine festival, returns for the sixth year running, presented by The Straits Wine Company. The Straits Wine Company was established in 2006, and is one of Southeast Asia’s leading wine importer, retailer and distributor with branches in Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines. It focuses on small boutique and artisanal wineries from around the world, and has 10 retail wine shops in Singapore which feature wines from Australia, France, Spain, Italy and more. The company also offers bespoke events from private wine parties to corporate wine pairing sessions, helmed by a team of wine professionals … Continue reading Straits Wine Fiesta 2016 and Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) Field Test

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Glen Grant Launches the 12 Year Old and 18 Year Old Expressions in Malaysia

Tim Chew

[Event]   MHB recently attended the launch of the Glen Grant 18 Year Old and Glen Grant 12 Year Old single malt whiskies with Glen Grant’s Master Distiller Dennis Malcolm (OBE) on 28 September 2016 at The Social in TREC, Kuala Lumpur. Glen Grant’s story began in 1840, in Rothes, Speyside – one of Scotland’s renowned regions for whisky production; by brothers John and James Grant. Still produced in Rothes today, Glen Grant is currently the world’s number five top-selling single malt whisky (as claimed by Glen Grant) and holds a range of prestigious industry awards. The distiller practises a barley to bottle approach, whereby alongside milling and malting the barley on … Continue reading Glen Grant Launches the 12 Year Old and 18 Year Old Expressions in Malaysia

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The Glenlivet Cipher Unveiled in Malaysia

Tim Chew

[Event]   Kassey and I headed over to Skullduggery in Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur on 20 September 2016, for the unveiling of The Glenlivet Cipher at a The Glenlivet Guardians’ event. The event venue was not disclosed thus we had to figure it out by solving the clue, then giving the correct answer to a question at the door to enter. “The Glenlivet Cipher is a mystery. All your senses will be tested, as you decode its secret tasting notes. You may even have the makings of a master distiller,” said Alan Winchester, Master Distiller of The Glenlivet. The Glenlivet Cipher was … Continue reading The Glenlivet Cipher Unveiled in Malaysia

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Upcoming Event – Toast The Macallan

Tim Chew

[Upcoming Event] I have been very blessed to have attended a few memorable Macallan events over the past two years. The ultimate experience was definitely The Macallan Rare Cask launch at Aziamendi 88 – https://timchew.net/2015/11/11/the-macallan-masters-series-dinner-the-macallan-rare-cask-launch/   And the second being the dinner at Ruyi & Lyn – https://timchew.net/2016/01/31/macallan-rare-cask-launch-at-ruyi-lyn/   While the photographer in me relished the “Masters of Photography” event at Providence KL – https://timchew.net/2015/04/30/the-macallan-masters-of-photography-mario-testino-edition/   The Macallan once again brings one of their signature events to our shores with their “Toast The Macallan” exhibition, masterclass and cocktail happening at the end of this month.      Toast The Macallan lands on our shores … Continue reading Upcoming Event – Toast The Macallan

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Launch of Tinto Wine & Tapas Bar, Desa Sri Hartamas

Tim Chew

[Event]   Lissa, Elaine and I headed over to Tinto wine and tapas bar in the bustling Desa Sri Hartamas recently for their official launch. Tinto is a bespoke Spanish Wine Bar, a contrast to the speakeasy bars mushrooming all over Kuala Lumpur, and bringing consumers the romance of old world wines. Tinto, which is the Spanish word for ‘Red Wine’ and the bar certainly has many variants of it, as well as white wines and champagnes in their cellar. The bar is located on the first floor of a Desa Sri Hartamas shoplot, and to locate it you need to … Continue reading Launch of Tinto Wine & Tapas Bar, Desa Sri Hartamas

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Food Review – Fresca Mexican Kitchen & Bar at Avenue K

Tim Chew

[Review] Most of you who follow this site would know that I normally review the more high-end dining establishments in the Klang Valley and beyond as part of my “romantic dining spots” series which I have had for a couple of years now. However with the market being so soft and the price of everything increasing due to the weak ringgit, now everyone will have so much disposable income to go to high-end establishments that often. So where do you go if you want to bring your partner out for a date night yet not burn a huge hole in … Continue reading Food Review – Fresca Mexican Kitchen & Bar at Avenue K

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Oktoberfest Platter (2016) at Brotzeit German Bier Bar & Restaurant

Tim Chew

[Food Review]   MHB’s Jamie and Jean, Jean’s friend, and Andy Kho recently joined me at Brotzeit German Bier Bar & Restaurant at Sunway Pyramid to try out the 2016 Oktoberfest Platter as well as some new dishes in the menu.  Oktoberfest was initially started as wedding celebration in 1810 to commemorate the union between Crown Prince Ludwig (who later became King Ludwig I) and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen at Theresienwiese (translated as Therese’s meadow / field) – it is for this reason that Oktoberfest is referred to by Germans as ‘die Wiesn’ or ‘the field’ Through the years, Oktoberfest … Continue reading Oktoberfest Platter (2016) at Brotzeit German Bier Bar & Restaurant

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Food Review – Hoople Wine Bar at Desa Sri Hartamas

Tim Chew

[Review]   My partner in crime and I headed over to Hoopla Wine Bar one busy evening to check out this latest addition to the night entertainment outlet scene in bustling Desa Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur. Hoopla shares some of the same owners as Chapter One sports bar downstairs and thus you can also order Chapter One’s food at Hoopla. However the concept of both establishments are vastly different with Chapter One being more of a sports bar with a live band while Hoopla is a wine bar with low tables and sofas along with an extensive wine list which … Continue reading Food Review – Hoople Wine Bar at Desa Sri Hartamas

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New Menu at Rendez-Vouz Traditional French Restaurant Bangsar

Tim Chew

[Review] I first visited Rendez-Vouz back in December last year (which you can read here – https://timchew.net/2015/12/14/food-review-rendez-vous-french-restaurant-in-bangsar/) however they have recently acquired the services of a new chef – Chef Benjamin from France, and with him came a new menu. The new menu elevates the dishes to a higher level while maintaining the reasonable prices that the restaurant is famous for. The ambience of Rendez-Vous Bangsar is more of an upscale French bistro, where you take the time to enjoy your food and drinks with good company. The French are known to really enjoy their mealtimes which can stretch several hours … Continue reading New Menu at Rendez-Vouz Traditional French Restaurant Bangsar

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Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur Celebrates 10 Years Anniversary – Illuminate at SkyBar

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[Event]   Andy, Victoria, Yee Yee and a couple of our friends headed over to SkyBar at Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur on 6 August 2016 for the hotel’s 10 years anniversary party. Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur was conceived as a “new generation city centre hotel” when it first opened its doors in August 2006, and soon became a leading business class hotel in Kuala Lumpur. It was very strategically located right in Kuala Lumpur City Centre with integrated access to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre and directly opposite the Petronas Twin Towers, and with its contemporary facilities and efficient service, proved to be a very popular choice for … Continue reading Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur Celebrates 10 Years Anniversary – Illuminate at SkyBar