Raise a dram to the gift of the grain. World Whisky Day falls on every third Sunday of May, but if you ask us, we’d celebrate a good bottle every Sunday. Lucky for us, World Whiskies Awards has released its…
May 15, 2018
Wau Dining wants you to eat with your hands in the backroom of a bar
In an unsuspecting backroom of The Rabbit Hole in Changkat Bukit Bintang (yes, the bar) stand Wau, a nostalgically Malaysian restaurant serving up equally authentic Malaysian food. Speakeasy bars are a dime a dozen – walk into any seemingly abandoned…
May 11, 2018
Treat mum and dad to a Ruyi & Lyn feast on their special days
Only on Mother’s and Father’s Day: set menus featuring contemporary twists to well-loved Chinese seafood, soups, and meat. Children, we’ve got just the meal to keep mum and dad smiling. Ruyi & Lyn has curated two elaborate menus to celebrate…
May 04, 2018
Two Malaysian watering holes made it into Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2018 – here’s the full list
Are your favourite hideouts included? The list of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2018 is finally out. There’s been a few reshuffles in the ranks, and several new additions to boot. This time, two Malaysian establishments have made the list, compared…
May 03, 2018
Brasserie Fritz: Modern French haven for seafood, pastry, cocktails, cocoa
Hidden away at WOLO Hotel, Bukit Bintang’s latest restaurant brings together the best of French cuisine at a multi-faceted hideaway where you can just sit and watch the city go by. (swipe left for more) From the people behind Troika…
Apr 30, 2018
Business with Heart: Chocolate Concierge
Meet the chocolatier with a vision to elevate Malaysian cocoa to international standards – starting from farms run by indigenous communities. For a nation that loves chocolate, Ong Ning Geng (Ning) of Chocolate Concierge found it odd that our best…
Apr 26, 2018
How to enjoy champagne like a true French
Now, we can say santé with confidence. Champagnes have long been associated with the world’s grandest occasions, but the truth is – to the French’s dismay – many of us have been drinking it the wrong way. Case in point:…
Apr 26, 2018
Whisky Hour: Glenmorangie Original, Nectar d’OR, and Spìos
This year’s Glenmorangie Private Edition is spicy but not smoky, having spent the last couple of years in American rye casks brought over to the Scottish Highlands. Coming from the vast valleys of Scotland, Glenmorangie whiskies finds that sweet spot…
Apr 18, 2018
A Michelin-starred Scandinavian invasion is happening at Mandarin Grill
From now until 21 April, 2018, guest Michelin-starred chef Sayan Isaksson has been specially flown in to wow diners with lunch and dinner of the best of Scandinavia. Scandinavian cuisine is no newcomer to the world of fine dining but…
Apr 13, 2018
How Dom Pérignon stands its ground in an age when fast is king
The house has created 41 Blanc vintages since 1921, through what oenologist Nick Lane calls ‘true acts of singular creation’. When oenologist Nick Lane says wine found him, we believe him. After years of honing his craft at Cloudy Bay and…