Subtle cultural differences have influenced designs we observe to this day. As Asians, we use them almost on a daily basis – but few give a second thought to the chopsticks they’re using, when there’s food on the table calling…
Feb 06, 2018
The symbolism of Chinese New Year foods and why we eat them
Chef Tan Tzaan Liing of Five Sen5es, The Westin Kuala Lumpur shares why certain dishes are staples in the lavish course meals served during Chinese New Year. Mention Chinese New Year and there are a few things that come immediately…
Feb 05, 2018
Ruyi & Lyn gets intimate with four-course Valentine’s dinner
Chef Nik Michael Imran joins resident Chef James Ho to curate a distinct yet nostalgic East-meets-West menu for lovebirds this February 14. It’s a dual celebration this year with Valentine’s Day coming up right before Chinese New Year, and Ruyi…
Feb 04, 2018
Whisky Hour: Dewar’s 15 Year Old – The Monarch
The Monarch is made for those who have grown up with Dewar’s whiskies and are now looking for something to further mature their palates into. The oldest blender of scotch whisky in the world – and which today continues to…
Feb 02, 2018
Toss to prosperity with Nobu’s twist on your average yee sang
Executive Chef Philip Leong and team have specially curated two Nobu Signature Prosperity Platters to honour the Chinese tradition while highlighting the brand’s Japanese Peruvian influence. For some, the count of the number of yee sang dishes you’ve tossed to…
Jan 30, 2018
Here’s what the all-new Sheraton PJ has prepared for this Lunar New Year
To mark the occasion, its Cantonese-specialty restaurant, Yue is serving up a hearty spread of Chinese delicacies to welcome new opportunities and good fortune. With the majority of us heading back to our respective hometowns this Lunar New Year, the…
Jan 25, 2018
Review: A ‘Deuce’ between contemporary European fare and comfort food
A casual dining venue and bar in one, offering contemporary European fare similar to its antecedent, but with added comfort food options. We were taken by surprise last October when we heard that Coquo – one of Publika’s European dining…
Jan 23, 2018
Ruyi & Lyn welcomes the year of the dog with the cutest yee sang
It comes in the figure of an adorable shih-tsu, complete with shaggy orange ears made of chopped carrots and the cutest face of chopped turnip. It’s that time of the year again when the yee sang takes centrestage, backed up…
Jan 18, 2018
How to pronounce brie, langres, roquefort and other French cheeses with Chef Darren Chin
Thankfully, brie is just pronounced bree. You’ve made it through canapés, expertly selected the perfect bordeaux wine from the sommelier, skillfully made it through your degustation dinner from salad niçoise to coq au vin and said bon appétit right. Don’t…
Jan 17, 2018
3 cognac craftsmanship mysteries unveiled at Hennessy Declassified
Here’s what we discovered about Hennessy’s distillation and selection process, through a unique sensorial journey comprising valleys, barrels, tasting rooms, and one fine master blend. Vineyards and cellars of Cognac came alive at Platinum Park for Hennessy Declassified, an immersive…