It comes in the figure of an adorable shih-tsu, complete with shaggy orange ears made of chopped carrots and the cutest face of chopped turnip. It’s that time of the year again when the yee sang takes centrestage, backed up…
Jan 18, 2018
How to pronounce brie, langres, roquefort and other French cheeses with Chef Darren Chin
Thankfully, brie is just pronounced bree. You’ve made it through canapés, expertly selected the perfect bordeaux wine from the sommelier, skillfully made it through your degustation dinner from salad niçoise to coq au vin and said bon appétit right. Don’t…
Jan 17, 2018
3 cognac craftsmanship mysteries unveiled at Hennessy Declassified
Here’s what we discovered about Hennessy’s distillation and selection process, through a unique sensorial journey comprising valleys, barrels, tasting rooms, and one fine master blend. Vineyards and cellars of Cognac came alive at Platinum Park for Hennessy Declassified, an immersive…
Jan 16, 2018
Enter gin heaven with MAZE’s latest addition of 70 rare labels
In addition to that and an existing arsenal of more than 200 imported craft gins, the new menu also includes a mix of classic and bespoke gin cocktails. Gin aficionados, we’ve found the ultimate lair for you to spend drinks…
Jan 16, 2018
Kirin Ichiban takes you on a winter journey through Japan at The Table
Grill, seafood, hot pot or fusion? No matter your preferred Japanese cuisine, seasonal flavours await at The Table, Isetan with a glass of cold Kirin Ichiban beer. Good beer deserves good food to go with it. This thought comes to…
Jan 11, 2018
Michelin-starred Chef Mario Cittadini returns to Mandarin Grill for a limited time this January
You could find yourself in Italian gastronomic heaven from January 11 to 14 at Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, as visiting Michelin-starred executive chef Mario Cittadini presents the fruits of his travels and experience on the Mandarin Grill table. Malaysian lovers…
Jan 09, 2018
How Michelin went from tyre company to world’s top dining authority
While that may sound off the wall, a quick probe into the history of the Michelin Guide draws a fairly logical connection between the two. Michelin stars have been the coveted accolade in the domain of fine dining for…
Jan 02, 2018
A peek into Europe’s first underwater restaurant, Under
Norway’s southern coastline will soon boast Under, an ecologically-cooperative underwater eatery with an ocean-floor restaurant and subdued champagne bar. As far as exotic dining experiences go, we’ve explored land and sky at length – but the great blue sea is…
Dec 28, 2017
3 easy cocktail recipes to get your party on
Whisky, vodka, or gin? No matter your poison, we’ve got the easy fix for cocktail situations during that house party. Don’t blink – you might just miss New Year weekend! For those of you kicking back at home with friends,…
Dec 27, 2017
DC Restaurant serves up the heart and soul of Chef Darren Chin
Frequenters will know of DC’s winning formula – it is French, kept exciting with Asian influences – and its new menu retains this magic with unmistakable refinement. Watch Chef Evert Onderbeke and Martell brand ambassador Pierre Boyer review DC Restaurant. Chef Darren…