This year sees the debut of Ai Weiwei’s first feature film and a new award in homage to the late editor in chief of Vogue Italia. We are halfway through the Venice Film Festival 2017 and right about now is…
Sep 05, 2017
First Scoop: Hennessy Very Special launch
17th August, 2017 Mantra Bar KL Hennessy Very Special Launch Party Hennessy recently unveiled its new Hennessy Very Special cognac in an exclusive launch party at Mantra Bar KL, bringing together cognac aficionados, members of the media, and party goers…
Aug 29, 2017
6 Malaysian-inspired cocktails to drink to our 60th Independence Day
Fancy an asam laksa cocktail or tuak-based concoction to ring in Merdeka this year? We are at the top of the 2017 SEA Games leaderboard, we are celebrating 60 years of independence in two days, and we have got a long weekend…
Aug 29, 2017
5 things to never say to your bartender
Never say “anything” when asked what you want. Angel Ng never started out to be a bartender. The owner and mixologist of the popular PS150 cocktail bar in downtown Kuala Lumpur studied mass communication and digital filming in university before…
Aug 28, 2017
What we’ll be returning for from Nobu KL’s new osusume menu
Ever tried Japanese dishes like foie gras and scallop served with mustard miso, or crispy rice kamameshi? Japanese cuisine is no doubt one of the most popular cuisines around the globe, yet relatively few have explored its amazingly diverse flavours…
Aug 25, 2017
Whisky Hour: Clynelish 14 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
The Clynelish 14 Year Old revels in its simple sweetness with blossoming floral notes that match its vibrant yellow gold appearance. At first glance, the Clynelish isn’t the first bottle of whisky that will catch your eye. Minimally packaged with…
Aug 24, 2017
Queen of Polka Dots, Yayoi Kusama is opening her own museum in Tokyo
Come October, we will likely be seeing more of her signature imageries, as the 88-year-old is set to open her own museum in Tokyo’s Shinjuku ward. Speak of polka dots and net patterns, and world-renowned artist Yayoi Kusama naturally comes…
Aug 24, 2017
There’s a Dom Pérignon dispenser for when sparkling water won’t cut it
Called The Illuminator, it calls Vue de Monde in Melbourne home and is designed by the restaurant’s head chef Shannon Bennett. There are many things you can get on dispense these days – even cars – but on special occasions…
Aug 23, 2017
13 film locations to relive your favourite movie in the real world
From Frodo Baggins’ humble Hobbiton abode to Luke Skywalker’s home planet, Tatooine, here are 13 must-visit film locations around the world. True film buffs will understand how real-life film locations can set a certain kind of mood that expensive studio…
Aug 22, 2017
Review: Biologique Recherche facial treatment at The Spa, Mandarin Oriental KL
The French skincare brand specialises in personalised treatments, administered following a skincare analysis with the help of Skin Instant®. To be honest, I had not been taking good care of my skin in the weeks before visiting The Spa at…