This time of year isn’t complete without some spice – be it Northern or Southern Indian, or uniquely Malaysian flavours. Here’s where to find them. One of the best things about Malaysian celebrations is food, and the Festival of Lights…
Oct 17, 2017
Don’t call Skillet At 163 European cuisine – their new menu is proof
“We are a cuisine-agnostic restaurant. This means that we don’t limit ourselves to any labels; but instead, we are a restaurant that injects wild ideas into our food.” Labelling Skillet At 163 a “modern European restaurant” (as Google search suggests) doesn’t…
Oct 17, 2017
Cloudy Bay’s 2017 Sauvignon Blanc is made for lovers of Thai food
The most interesting of its notes is that of unmistakable kaffir lime, supported by ripe nectarin-like grapefruit. Asia may be the best-selling market for cognac but wine is slowly but surely inching its way into securing as big a piece…
Oct 17, 2017
How to appreciate a RM27,000 bottle of cognac
Louis XIII Cognac Grande Champagne’s legacy is defined by transmission over time. Here’s what we discovered in Baptiste Loiseau’s masterclass. The transmission of knowledge and finest eaux-de-vie defines the legacy of the special Louis XIII, in which time is of…
Oct 13, 2017
Tory Burch X TWG Tea’s high tea set is what your Instagram feed needs
The tea menu brings delectable nibbles that reinterprets the former’s delicate floral print of the season, “Melody Floral” and the latter’s exclusive blends. What happens when high fashion meets high tea? A set that’s both pleasing to the eyes and…
Oct 09, 2017
Enjoy ladies’ day out with a Kate Spade New York Afternoon Tea at Mandarin Oriental
Drawing inspiration from Kate Spade New York’s latest fall collection, Hoyle injects playful elements of 1920s Paris into his selection of decadent creations. Ladies and girlfriends, October’s about time to plan that ladies’ day out we all need once in…
Oct 06, 2017
Announced: 50 best bars in the world this year
London and New York hotspots take the cake, but fret not – Asia’s best also makes the list. What makes a good bar? Is it the bartender, specialty, or theme? The top 10 of World’s 50 Best Bars 2017 may…
Oct 06, 2017
Fine dining over water: The Kayu Puti Experience at The St Regis Langkawi
The crown jewel of The St Regis Langkawi, Kayu Puti is a one-of-a-kind dining experience that will wow even the most well-heeled, beginning with an enchanting champagne sabering ritual. There are many things that The St Regis name is known for…
Oct 05, 2017
Whisky Hour: The Singleton of Glen Ord
The Singleton of Glen Ord fascinates the senses with 15, 18, and 41 Year Old variants, speaking for the accessibility of Malaysia’s favourite single malt. When it comes to whisky, global scotch whisky ambassador for The Singleton, Ervin Trykowski, assures…
Oct 04, 2017
Health-conscious alcohol? Introducing the Belvedere Spritz collection
Launched in conjunction with the “Be Natural” manifesto, the world’s first luxury vodka celebrates its roots by setting out what natural really means with ten tangible principles. Drinking responsibly gets a whole new definition with Belvedere Vodka’s new Spritz collection…