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Dining & Hospitality News – August 2019

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[Hotel/ Dining] Guest Chef Gari Abdel at Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara    Crystal and I headed over to Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara on 1 August 2019 for official launch of the hotel’s “Flavours of Morocco” promotion in partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Kuala Lumpur. The launch was held at Le Bar Cocktail & Stories and was officiated by Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara’s General Manager, Mr Franck Loison, and Madam Nawal Arifi, Deputy Head of Mission from the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Kuala Lumpur. The hotel invited Moroccan guest chef, Gari Abdel from … Continue reading Dining & Hospitality News – August 2019

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Briar Ridge Omakase Dinner at Hanayuzen Japanese Restaurant

Tim Chew

[Dining]    We recently headed over to Hanayuzen Japanese Restaurant in Subang Jaya, Selangor for the Briar Ridge wine pairing dinner organised by Cave & Cellar Sdn. Bhd. – the official importer and distributor of Briar Ridge wines in Malaysia. Hanayuzen is one of the few authentic Japanese restaurants in Subang Jaya, and features a wide array of traditional Japanese cuisine. The restaurant occupies two (2) floors and has a capacity of 110 persons, with a 10-pax sushi bar, and two tatami rooms. Briar Ridge is the largest holder of vineyards in the Mount View region. Many of the vines … Continue reading Briar Ridge Omakase Dinner at Hanayuzen Japanese Restaurant

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Howard Park x Roost x Sunrise Wines & Spirits Wine Dinner

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[Dining]   Ruby and I recently attended the Howard Park Wine Dinner at Roost in Bangsar Baru, Kuala Lumpur which was organised by Sunrise Wines & Spirits – the official importer and distributor of the wines in Malaysia. The Howard Park story was borne out of the ambition to craft wine with generational cellaring potential. The first two wines were produced by its founder, John Wade, who left his prestigious posting in the Coonawarra after seeing enormous potential in the budding Great Southern wine region. He crafted a riesling and cabernet sauvignon to stand the test of time. His friend … Continue reading Howard Park x Roost x Sunrise Wines & Spirits Wine Dinner

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Winemakers Dinner with Bryn Richards from Chapel Hill Winery in McLaren Vale, South Australia

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[Wine Dinner]   Elaine and I recently headed over to Liberte in Tropicana, Petaling Jaya, Selangor for the Chapel Hill wine pairing dinner with Mr. Bryn Richards from the Chapel Hill winery. The wine pairing dinner was organised by Fortier Wines & Spirits – the importer and distributor of the wines in Malaysia. The Chapel Hill Winery in McLaren Vale was built on the site of the Seaview Chapel and school-house. The 1865 ironstone Chapel still proudly stands today and is an integral feature of the tasting room. Planting of the vineyard commenced in 1972 and the first vintage was … Continue reading Winemakers Dinner with Bryn Richards from Chapel Hill Winery in McLaren Vale, South Australia

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Cono Sur Wine Pairing Dinner at Samplings on the Fourteenth

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[Dining/ Wine]    Kassey and I recently headed over to Samplings on the Fourteenth at Berjaya Times Square Hotel Kuala Lumpur for the Cono Sur Wine Pairing Dinner which was organised by Asiaeuro Wines & Spirits – the official importer and distributor of Cono Sur in Malaysia. Cono sur Vineyards & Winery was founded in Chile in 1993 with a vision of producing premium, expressive and innovative wines that convey the spirit of the new world. The company distinguishes itself from other wine producers with the creative use of technology, orientation towards quality and respect for the environment. The name … Continue reading Cono Sur Wine Pairing Dinner at Samplings on the Fourteenth

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Raventós Wine Pairing Dinner at BABE – Japas Fun Dining

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[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