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Gesuto x Moulin de Gassac: a unique pair to remember

This is what it’s like to be a guest at the Gesuto x Moulin de Gassac wine pairing dinner. The TTDI area is home to an array of restaurants, from humble European fare to a contemporary take on East-meets-West cuisine.…

It’s a feast fit for a king with St Regis KL’s Feast of Versailles

Five courses feature ingredients grown in The Gardens at the Palace of Versailles, the Orangerie, the nearby Potager du Roi and other fine delicacies that were introduced to France. What does it mean when someone says it’s a feast fit…

Café Bistrot David is the swan song to David Chin’s 30-plus years of cooking

At Café Bistrot David, don’t expect the best of the best. Expect real food by one passionate chef David Chin and his team, and you’ll experience comfort food the way he would have it. After 30 years of working in…

4 reasons to visit L’Atelier Martell Shenzhen, its first boutique in the world

Enter Martell’s exceptional boutique dedicated to tasting, exploration and exclusive product offerings of all things Martell in one of China’s busiest hubs. For over three centuries, Maison Martell has grown, harvested, crafted and shipped to the rest of the world…

#SupportLocal: Art of Salmó – delivering sashimi-grade fjord trout to you

During these difficult times, livelihoods have been affected, businesses are disrupted and dreams, diminished on a global scale. FirstClasse, in collaboration with Newswav, wants to help provide some much needed publicity to local businesses going through tough times with this…

From North to South: where to find the many laksa of Malaysia

While laksa stands as one of the dishes that’s quintessentially Malaysian, it’s also one that transcends styles and regions. The late Anthony Bourdain once called Sarawak laksa ‘Breakfast of the Gods’, during his visit to Kuching, Sarawak in 2015. This…

It doesn’t get bubblier than a Yayoi Kusama X Veuve Clicquot champagne

The multi-disciplinary artist will be lending her name and iconic polka dots to the brand’s latest signature vintage, the La Grande Dame 2012. Renowned Japanese designer Yayoi Kusama has partnered with French champagne house Veuve Clicquot for a limited-edition champagne…

The origin story behind 5 well-loved traditional Malaysian pastries

In celebration of our national pride this Malaysia Day, we take a closer look at the origin stories behind five well-loved Malaysian pastries. The Danish have croissants and the Italians have cannoli. The Turkish have baclava and the British have…

A 100-point Grange vintage leads the 2020 Penfolds wine collection

Leading a selection spanning five Australian red and white vintages is the 66th consecutive release of the Grange, the winery’s enduring testament to its house-style blends. Come what may in 2020 – and we’ve seen a lot happening so far…

Playte brings Asian flavours and Western sensibilities to its inspiring menu

We return to The Republik, this time to discover the new à la carte dishes at Playte.  There’s nothing like the bright-eyed enthusiasm and fresh creativity that comes from the youth, which is evident at Playte Contemporary Dining. Here, young…