In addition to that and an existing arsenal of more than 200 imported craft gins, the new menu also includes a mix of classic and bespoke gin cocktails. Gin aficionados, we’ve found the ultimate lair for you to spend drinks…
Jan 16, 2018
Kirin Ichiban takes you on a winter journey through Japan at The Table
Grill, seafood, hot pot or fusion? No matter your preferred Japanese cuisine, seasonal flavours await at The Table, Isetan with a glass of cold Kirin Ichiban beer. Good beer deserves good food to go with it. This thought comes to…
Jan 11, 2018
Michelin-starred Chef Mario Cittadini returns to Mandarin Grill for a limited time this January
You could find yourself in Italian gastronomic heaven from January 11 to 14 at Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, as visiting Michelin-starred executive chef Mario Cittadini presents the fruits of his travels and experience on the Mandarin Grill table. Malaysian lovers…
Jan 09, 2018
How Michelin went from tyre company to world’s top dining authority
While that may sound off the wall, a quick probe into the history of the Michelin Guide draws a fairly logical connection between the two. Michelin stars have been the coveted accolade in the domain of fine dining for…
Jan 02, 2018
A peek into Europe’s first underwater restaurant, Under
Norway’s southern coastline will soon boast Under, an ecologically-cooperative underwater eatery with an ocean-floor restaurant and subdued champagne bar. As far as exotic dining experiences go, we’ve explored land and sky at length – but the great blue sea is…
Dec 28, 2017
3 easy cocktail recipes to get your party on
Whisky, vodka, or gin? No matter your poison, we’ve got the easy fix for cocktail situations during that house party. Don’t blink – you might just miss New Year weekend! For those of you kicking back at home with friends,…
Dec 27, 2017
DC Restaurant serves up the heart and soul of Chef Darren Chin
Frequenters will know of DC’s winning formula – it is French, kept exciting with Asian influences – and its new menu retains this magic with unmistakable refinement. Watch Chef Evert Onderbeke and Martell brand ambassador Pierre Boyer review DC Restaurant. Chef Darren…
Dec 25, 2017
Happy 2018: Win a Martell Cordon Bleu Holiday Edition and Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut
So together we can raise our glasses to a great 2018. What a year it’s been for us here at FirstClasse, from the amazing people we got to work with to the delicious foods we got to try and beautiful…
Dec 22, 2017
3 things we fancy about Strato’s Sunday Brunch
Strato’s Sunday Brunch offers refillable portions, so even those with big appetites will find their tummy capacities met. Sunday always feels like a good day for brunch and we know just the place to visit in the city – Strato…
Dec 19, 2017
Food stylist Trisha Toh proves that presentation is as important as taste with food
What is food styling and how is it different from food photography? Why is it even important? Trisha Toh explains all – and foodies better pay attention. Headband on and fuelled by coffee, Trisha Toh sits at the corner of…