Marble 8 for Fabulous Steaks!
If you’re as mad about great steaks as I am, then you have to visit Marble 8. On the right, dry aged beef; on the left, wet aged beef, served without sauce, only with a choice of 3 salts, sides of...
View ArticleThe Ronnefeldt Cocktail afternoon @ The Smoke House KL
It was a tale of Tea. And Cocktails. Tea Tails, if you like. The Ronnefeldt Cocktail Afternoon was held on Saturday, 11th October 2014 at The Smoke House, Majestic Hotel KL. Tea-infused cocktails and...
View ArticleMargaret Yong Tau Foo @ Subang Perdana
If you are a size queen, like I am, you will love this place. Margaret’s Yong Tau Foo is one of the best places to visit, for supersized Yong Tau Foo (YTF). It definitely ranks way up there on our top...
View ArticleMarini on 57’s 2nd Anniversary
Marini on 57… lofty party pad, fabulous drinks and beautiful people, mingling all night long. Lyrics of 1999 come to mind… “Cause they say two thousand zero zero Party over, oops out of time So tonight...
View ArticleSt Hallett Wines at Cristallo
If you’re wondering why St Hallett rings a bell, it’s because the wines are associated with one of the most famous wine regions in Australia – Barossa. And what is the Barossa most famous for.. ? It’s...
View ArticleSbai Thai Minimarket & Restaurant, Ampang
Beware what the Thai menu calls “medium spicy” as it is hellaciously hot! Sbai Thai Minimarket & Restaurant, Ampang is currently our favourite go-to Thai joint for a quick, spicy fix. Here are 5...
View ArticleThe Apartment Downtown @ KLCC
Downtown Manhattan has a vibe that’s difficult to articulate, let alone imitate. Renovated waterfronts, dynamic panorama are adjectives that come to mind. At night, diners could sit back and relax over...
View ArticleFlavours of Spain at Eccucino, Prince Hotel KL
Hankering for some authentic Spanish Cuisine..? Fret not, Viva El Sabor! comes to Prince hotel KL, from the 31 October – 9 November, and there’s still time to catch the tail end of it. Pastel de...
View ArticleMoet & Chandon Gourming & Grand Vintage Rose 2006 Launch
I can’t resist a good Champagne session. I have often been told that one should select the ideal Mood, find the perfect Food and create the most magical moment with the matching Moët & Chandon...
View ArticleChun Kee Tai Bu Mee, Jalan Sayur, Pudu
What on earth is a Tai Bu Mee? There’s wantan mee. There’s fried hokkien mee.. but Tai Bu? Well Tai Bu (or Dabu) is actually a place China, densely occupied by the Hakka folk, and where they obviously...
View ArticleGlenlivet.. the Riches of Salmon and Single Malt
Ah, so.. the Glenlivet Guardians meet again. This time to savour its Single Malt Whisky, paired with some supremely sultry Salmon. Chef Wai of Starhill’s Culinary Studio, presenting his prize...
View ArticleA Colorful Brazilian Bahia Party !
Bahia’s capital is the oldest city in Brazil, and during the early colonial period it served as the capital of the entire country. Situated on the All Saints Bay, this was where Africa met South...
View ArticleWine Fiesta 2014 @ Ben’s Publika
The Wine Fiesta 2014 organized by Straits Wines, was back, and with it, a dynamic lineup of top winemakers and a plethora of new wines and spirits, all showcased at the outdoor sunny hotspot of Ben’s...
View ArticleRemy Martin ‘The Heart of Cognac Experience’
One place I’ve really wanted to visit, but never got the opportunity to, is the Cognac Region, in France. Most Cognac houses have a special cellar where they keep their oldest and best vintages. If...
View ArticleThe Allegrini Wine Dinner at Villa Danieli
We were back at Villa Danieli last week for an Allegrini wine dinner. The best of North Italy is embodied in the wines of Allegrini, so I am told. The family-run estate that have been working the...
View ArticleIs Tim Ho Wan worth queuing for?
I know for a fact, that the good people of the Republic, i.e. Singapore love to queue. Good food, queue. Bad food, also queue. But Malaysians on the other hand, are probably a less tolerant bunch where...
View ArticleM.A.D. @ PV128, Setapak
M.A.D. Not a name you might easily forget. And these 3 buddies have it spot on, in terms of design. For the restaurant, the inspiration is bohemian and minimalistic New York, the plating is modern and...
View ArticleGrand Harbour Restaurant’s Private Kitchen @ Fahrenheit 88
One of the restaurants I keep walking past, on Bukit Bintang is Grand Harbour restaurant. Located on the corner of Fahrenheit 88, this place is best known for its Cantonese food. And normally since it...
View ArticleA Gonzalez Byass Wine Dinner @ Grand Hyatt KL
Up till this point, I had never heard this word spoken as often as I did this past week, Bodegas. And when you talk about Bodegas, you talk about Sherry. Bodegas are actually storage houses where...
View ArticlePopo Steamboat Cafe @ Kepong
Broth is the essence of any good steamboat. That and the Chili sauce.. Uncle Tony mutters. I am inclined to agree. And if broth is the essence, then thick, sweet and peppery pig intestine soup has got...
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