Follow the instructions in your brief and you will successfully complete your mission. (swipe left for more photos) As guests mingled amidst canapés and cocktails, the Mission Room began to fill. In teams of four to eight, they entered the…
Sep 29, 2019
FC Mission 2.0: The Identity Room
Agents, you have been given your mission brief. It’s time to get cracking. (swipe left for more photos) FirstClasse’s second anniversary celebration code-named Mission 2.0 commenced on the 49th floor of Platinum Park at the new event space Blank.Space. Once identities…
Sep 27, 2019
A look at the world’s most expensive chocolates
Not all chocolate is created equal. Chocolate. The word alone sounds luxurious, conjuring up images of sweet confectioneries and luscious truffles gloriously wrapped in shiny, dark fudge. Cacao has been around since the ancient Mayan times, long before it was…
Sep 24, 2019
The pocket wine glossary: Deciphering the most commonly heard wine terms
From bouquet to tannins, you have officially heard it through the grapevine. Have you ever been at dinner or an event where there was wine involved and as much as you don’t want to admit it – it makes you…
Sep 24, 2019
Mission 2.0 has been activated
Agents, Welcome to Mission 2.0. You should have received your coded invite by now. Those who have agreed to take on the mission – welcome. This is your brief. See Upon arrival, please register with your full name and initials…
Sep 21, 2019
A peek at some of Asia’s most premium airline lounges
Airport lounges are no longer places just to while away excess transit hours. Some have become a separate luxury experience. A recent article by the Executive Traveller naming some of the best airport lounges across Asia revealed the heights of…
Sep 20, 2019
4 cosy wine bars to unwind at in KL
“Wine is bottled poetry.” – Robert Louis Stevenson So it’s been a long, difficult day at work. The sun dips below the horizon and the bustle of the city seems to die down. What better way to unwind, than with…
Sep 04, 2019
Chivas Special: How Chef Malcolm Goh and Dennis Lau always go for gold
Chef Malcolm Goh and Dennis Lau know that there are no shortcuts to perfection, and the journey to going for gold is one that takes time and patience, just like the Chivas XV. The best things take time, always. They…
Aug 28, 2019
First Scoop: Halcyon Days Pavilion KL grand launch
20th August, 2019 Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Halcyon Days Pavilion KL grand launch (swipe left for more) Following its pop-up in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur earlier this year, British heritage brand Halcyon Days proudly unveiled its first ever franchise store in the…
Aug 19, 2019
How to live your best Tiki life in the 21st century
Martin Cate provides context to the resurging appeal of colourful Tiki culture in American bars, and shares how it can be enjoyed the world over. We won’t pretend to be experts of the incredibly layered Tiki subculture. In fact, all…