Will Chef Hironari Ooba appreciate the culinary twists and tales Chef Jeff Ramsey weaves into his cuisine at Babe? Watch and win dinner for two. Washoku (和食) noun Japanese food, highlighted in the second season Chef on Chef through four…
Dec 07, 2018
Eggnog 101: 5 things to know about the famous holiday tipple
Bourbon makes it sweet, dark rum turns it spicy and brandy keeps it stiff but subtle. It’s creamy, it’s sweet, it’s a subtle coping mechanism for extended holidays with family – say what you may about eggnog, but this festive…
Dec 06, 2018
5 reasons why Flock isn’t your archetypal hotel F&B venue
At Flock, everything you see on the menu is ethically and locally sourced straight from native farms. With every new hotel that has mushroomed around the Klang Valley this year, we’re presented with a host of new restaurants and bars…
Dec 05, 2018
Ao Yun rises from the mountains of China, to the clouds of the world
Ao Yun 2014 hits the sweet spot between acidic and sweet, often rapidly teetering between the two profiles. Discover the Chinese terroir. Somewhere in the northwest corner of Yunnan, at the foothills of the Himalayas, lies the sacred Meili Mountain.…
Nov 30, 2018
10 places to feast with your loved ones this festive season
Psst, some on this list offer an early bird discount, so it pays to make your reservations early. Ho, ho, ho – spread the cheer! Another year has almost gone by and just like that, we’re approaching 2019. December has…
Nov 26, 2018
Sushi Hibiki’s ‘Echo in the Night’ returns this December for jazz and sushi
This time, modern jazz makes for the perfect accompaniment with premium sushi, champagne and French wines at No Black Tie. Proving once more that it is more than just a sushi restaurant, Sushi Hibiki is proud to bring back its…
Nov 21, 2018
CÉ LA VI review: Why this restaurant, lounge and club should be your next haunt
Its reputation is enough to warrant many a visit; but for the hesitant, here are three reasons to plan your next hangout at this new spot in town. In a year whereby new hotels and skyscrapers are adding to KL’s…
Nov 21, 2018
Whisky Hour: Chivas XV
If success is a blend, the 15-year-old Chivas XV wins gold at first sight. Chivas Regal has earned its spot as one of the world’s most popular scotch blends, but in recent times we’re also seeing it targeted to the…
Nov 21, 2018
Chef on Chef 2 Episode 3: Hanaya serves Chef Jun Wong
What are Chef Jun Wong’s thoughts about Chef Hironari Ooba’s traditional style highlighted by meticulous plating and story-telling presentation? Watch and win dinner for two. Washoku (和食) noun Japanese food, highlighted in the second season of Chef on Chef…
Nov 14, 2018
A refreshing journey through New Zealand with Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Concentrated, juicy notes come through on a base of fine minerality, best enjoyed with barely-seasoned seafood and fresh vegetables. Quite a bit has changed since Jim White last hosted a luncheon in Kuala Lumpur. For one, he went from Viticulturist…