For the first time in champagne history, the front label is transparent with the G.H Mumm signature and the famous eagle emblem printed in gold onto the bottle itself. G.H. Mumm is no stranger to celebrations. It was the French…
Apr 09, 2019
Japanese Master Chef Tokukatsu Toh brings Chuka cuisine to Lai Po Heen
From 8th to 14th April, Chef Tokukatsu Toh is taking over the kitchen at Lai Po Heen, Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur to present his brand of Chuka cuisine to local gourmands. If you’re a fan of both Japanese and Chinese…
Apr 03, 2019
Ao Yun 2015 continues to tell the potential of Chinese terroir in wine-making
From the get-go, expectations are high for the 2015 vintage, with the year being the greatest since production started in 2013. Mere months after the Ao Yun 2013 and 2014 wowed our palates, French winemaker Maxence Dulou and his family…
Apr 02, 2019
Whisky Hour: The Singleton of Glen Ord 14 Year Old
There are only 516 bottles of the Singleton of Glen Ord 14 Year Old available in Malaysia, so hurry if you would like to get one. In the light, the bottle of The Singleton of Glen Ord 14 Year Old…
Mar 28, 2019
Champagne or prosecco: The difference and why they matter
Champagne or prosecco, can you tell the difference? Champagne may be the go-to drink for the upper echelon, but prosecco is no poor alternative. They are both sparkling wines, well, because they sparkle. You may think there is little difference…
Mar 27, 2019
Dewakan propels Malaysia into Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019 – here’s the full list
This laudable recognition has put Malaysia on the epicurean map, coming from a ceremony dubbed the “Oscars of the Asian Gastronomic World”. Emotions ran high at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019 awards ceremony in Macau last night, naming Dewakan –…
Mar 25, 2019
4 reasons to pop by MariGin, a place dedicated to gin at the heart of KL
If you have a craving for gin, then MariGin is the place to be, with choices of 57 cocktails to pick from. There is a new gin bar in town for your nights out, and make no mistake, this is no…
Mar 21, 2019
Indonesian tuna has taken over the world’s sushi counters
Last year, Indonesia produced 16% of the world’s tuna, making it the largest tuna supplier in the world. Tuna is one of the most common items served in Japanese restaurants. The tuna may be local farm-raised or wild-caught tuna, or…
Mar 19, 2019
Prada’s famed Marchesi 1824 bakery is coming to London’s Mayfair
The Prada Group sure knows how to entice the sweet-tooth as much as the next fashionista, alright. Gucci has the Gucci Osteria. Tiffany & Co. has the Blue Box Café. And in case you missed it, Prada has the Pasticceria…
Mar 18, 2019
8 places to celebrate Gout de France, the world’s biggest French gastronomy event
The world’s biggest French gastronomy festival has gotten even bigger this year with more than 5000 participating chefs across 5 continents and 150 countries. Following UNESCO’s move to include the “gastronomic meal of France” on the intangible cultural heritage list,…