There’s a good reason why dates are so popular during Ramadan, and it’s not just because of their taste. Every year, Muslims around the world observe the holy month of Ramadan by fasting from before dawn to sunset. As we…
May 25, 2017
Japan’s only Michelin-starred chef Luca Fantin opens restaurant in Bulgari Hotel, Bali
Michelin-star chef Luca Fantin brings his award-winning Il Ristorante from the bright and busy Tokyo to the tropical paradise that is Bali. Since 2009, Michelin-star chef Luca Fantin has been well-known for his award-winning Italian restaurant, Il Ristorante – Luca…
May 24, 2017
7 surprisingly common foods you should not eat for breakfast
Shockingly enough, cereals and fruit juices are two big no-no’s. You probably already know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day; it helps us replenish our glucose levels and keeps us energised throughout the day. What you may…
May 22, 2017
The world’s first premium lamb – and possibly the healthiest red meat yet?
“Te Mana is to lamb what Wagyu is to beef” There’s a new type of lamb expected to raise the global standards for premium meat – and it has just been launched by New Zealand Prime Minister Bill English at…
May 22, 2017
WIN: A French afternoon tea for 4 at Hotel Stripes KL
Don’t miss out on your chance to win a treat for 4 to experience the famous Le Goûter French high-tea at Brasserie 25, Hotel Stripes KL. Opened last February in the historical Jalan Kamunting, Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur is more…
May 18, 2017
5 must-try items at the new Mr Chew’s Chino Latino Bar
While its name suggests a Chinese-Latin fusion cuisine, #MrChewSays to leave it at that would be a naive interpretation. Opening its doors just last month, Mr Chew’s Chino Latino Bar is the new “it” place to be for innovative food, creative…
May 18, 2017
Gordon Ramsay is finally giving us a Hell’s Kitchen-themed restaurant
Announced on his Facebook page, the fiery-tempered chef even lit up the show’s signature pitchfork as commemoration of the new establishment. After 19 seasons of Hell’s Kitchen, Gordon Ramsay is finally setting up a real-life Hell’s Kitchen-themed restaurant so we can…
May 12, 2017
Treat mum to a little bit of everything with Nobu KL’s special Mother’s Day omakase menu
Nobu Kuala Lumpur is offering a special seven-course Mother’s Day menu offering a little bit of everything so mummy dearest doesn’t have to choose. Although every day should be a day of celebration, nothing says I love you more than spoiling…
May 04, 2017
What to expect at 2-Michelin Star Chef Stéphane Buron’s dinner at Mandarin Grill
2-Michelin Star Chef Stéphane Buron has specially curated a menu highlighting his specialty French gourmet cuisine, available from 2 to 6 May at Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur. Crowned Meilleurs Ouvriers de France in 2014, the highest and most prestigious award…
Apr 28, 2017
Zipangu brings a taste of Kyoto’s famed kaiseki dining to KL this May and June
The 6-course meal is meant to be savoured by both the eyes and the palate. Known for its quintessential Japanese haute cuisine, Zipangu at Shangri-La Hotel KL is proud to introduce, for a limited-time, a Kyoto Kaiseki 6-course menu featuring small, exquisite dishes prepared…