Not all chocolate is created equal. Chocolate. The word alone sounds luxurious, conjuring up images of sweet confectioneries and luscious truffles gloriously wrapped in shiny, dark fudge. Cacao has been around since the ancient Mayan times, long before it was…
Sep 24, 2019
The pocket wine glossary: Deciphering the most commonly heard wine terms
From bouquet to tannins, you have officially heard it through the grapevine. Have you ever been at dinner or an event where there was wine involved and as much as you don’t want to admit it – it makes you…
Sep 23, 2019
Drinking like a Duke: 2 new whiskies worthy of a Royal Salute
The 21-year old Malts Blend and Lost Blends join the new look lineup from the Scotch Whisky maker. There may not have been elephant polo, nor a royal parade, and certainly no 21-gun salute, but there were figurative fireworks –…
Sep 20, 2019
4 cosy wine bars to unwind at in KL
“Wine is bottled poetry.” – Robert Louis Stevenson So it’s been a long, difficult day at work. The sun dips below the horizon and the bustle of the city seems to die down. What better way to unwind, than with…
Sep 05, 2019
Jay-Z’s champagne brand premieres rarest, most expensive cuvée to date
To add to its exclusivity, it is limited to only 3,535 bottles. While the rest of the world continues to party with Cristal and Dom Perignon, Jay-Z is one step ahead of the crowd with his Champagne Armand de Brignac,…
Sep 04, 2019
Chivas Special: How Chef Malcolm Goh and Dennis Lau always go for gold
Chef Malcolm Goh and Dennis Lau know that there are no shortcuts to perfection, and the journey to going for gold is one that takes time and patience, just like the Chivas XV. The best things take time, always. They…
Aug 28, 2019
Return to Roots: Sheela Velappan’s ode to natural gastronomic gems brings Borneo to Bangsar
Borneo Restaurant and Bar is more than an eatery – it tells unique stories of friends who forage together and artisans who create for their community. Sheela Velappan remembers her first encounter with the kacangma herb well. From her animated…
Aug 26, 2019
Review: Mandarin Grill unveils a new look, grill concept and Chef de Cuisine
Synonymous with its refreshed, casual ambience is the restaurant’s new Italian Grill concept, helmed by newly appointed Chef de Cuisine Luigi Stinga. It has been nearly a decade since Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur’s signature restaurant, Mandarin Grill, opened its doors…
Aug 19, 2019
One of Tokyo’s best sushiya restaurants is taking over Sushi Ryu this September
For a limited time only this September, Sushisho Masa will be taking over KL’s Sushi Ryu, bringing one of Tokyo’s best sushiya experiences to Malaysia for the first time. View this post on Instagram One of Tokyo’s highly…
Aug 19, 2019
How to live your best Tiki life in the 21st century
Martin Cate provides context to the resurging appeal of colourful Tiki culture in American bars, and shares how it can be enjoyed the world over. We won’t pretend to be experts of the incredibly layered Tiki subculture. In fact, all…