Recently, we went on a mini road-trip with some fellow foodie friends to check out a beautiful kampung-style homestead just beyond the city boundaries, set against a gorgeous backdrop of rolling misty hills and greenery as far as the eye can see. Just off the Karak Highway and not too far away from the madness of the city, lies Orchard Heights – an abundantly green property with extensive fruit orchards nestling in the hills. Spanning 187 acres, it’s a collective sprawling homestead, started … [Read more...]
WIP@BSC Kuala Lumpur is HAPA-GAB’s “Outlet of The Year 2012”!
WIP@BSC Kuala Lumpur was recently crowned “Outlet of The Year” at the inaugural HAPA-GAB Excellence Awards 2012. A bit of background information on the HAPA-GAB Excellence Awards: it’s a collaboration between Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards (HAPA) and Guinness Anchor Berhad (GAB) to seek the best outlets in the Food & Beverage industry. There were 5 categories of awards, namely: • Service Excellence – won by SOULed OUT Sri Hartamas • Best Entertainment – won by The Beer Factory … [Read more...]
“The Art of Connection” at the Le Méridien HUB, Kuala Lumpur
After months of transformation process (since August 2012), the brand new Le Méridien HUB was unveiled last evening at the Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur. The Le Méridien HUB is a unique lobby concept inspired by Le Méridien’s Global Cultural Curator, Jérôme Sans. The "Pomacanthus Imperator One" design of the entryway The moment you step through the hotel entryway, you will be captivated by the burst of colours on the sliding door – the beautiful colours of “Pomacanthus Imperator One” by … [Read more...]
Sundown Festival 2012 Singapore
With Sundown Festival 2012 pulling all the stops to bring in leading acts from China, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan, the F1 Pit Building at Marina Promenade is proving to be the place to be, rain or shine, on 1st December. Sundown Festival 2012 features buzzed-about newcomers and some of the region's hottest solo and group acts including Jeno Liu Li Yang from China, Raymond Lam from Hong Kong, BTOB from Korea, Anthony Neely from Taiwan and Alice Nine from Japan. 2012 marks the 4th … [Read more...]
Spanish Inspired Wine Dinner at The Restaurant @ The Club Saujana Resort
The Restaurant at The Club Saujana Resort hosted a special Spanish Inspired Wine Dinner recently to introduce some impeccable wines from some of the best wineries in Spain. Sipping some excellent cava at the lounge while waiting for dinner to start, I was once again impressed by the elegant and classy surroundings (read about my first visit here). Through the intermittent closing and opening of the glass doors as guests walked out onto the terrace, I was lulled by the soothing sounds of … [Read more...]
Celebrating Sheraton’s 75th Anniversary at Villa Danieli
It all started in 1937, when Ernest Henderson and Robert Moore opened the first Sheraton Hotel in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA. That makes Sheraton exactly 75 years old this year. Together with 90 Sheraton Hotels across Asia Pacific, the Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur has been carrying out a host of activities to celebrate the brand’s 75 years of hospitality legacy. Basket of freshly baked buns at Villa Danieli From now until 14 November 2012, if you book a stay at the Sheraton Imperial … [Read more...]
Dining at Sheraton Macao
Following my earlier post on the Grand Opening of the world’s largest Sheraton Hotel and the biggest hotel in Macau – the Sheraton Macao, I’d like to highlight the dining experiences I had during that whirlwind 3 days’ trip. At the Sheraton Macao, dining is a treat, with 3 signature restaurants offering a choice of Asian and international cuisine, overseen by award-winning Director of Culinary, Australian Chef David King. Xin Xin is Macau’s first 5-star Asian hotpot and seafood … [Read more...]
MIGF 2012 Festival Menus at Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
For the 12th year, the Malaysian International Gourmet Festival (MIGF) is set to tempt diners in Malaysia with 30 fine restaurants participating. For the entire Festival month of October, these restaurants will be serving up Special Festival Menus at Special Festival prices accompanied by a host of Special Festival Offers. Hunan Ice-chilled Whole Baby Abalone This year’s theme, “Classical Chefs!” represents pure and honest food, honouring the roots of a symphony of cuisines that include … [Read more...]
Arthur’s Day at SOULed OUT, SriHarts
From what I heard and saw, Arthur’s Day 2012 was a smashing success with thousands of fans gathering at 3 unique music events which took place simultaneously across the Klang Valley last week. Fans gathered at the Beer Factory, Sunway Giza, Laundry Bar, The Curve and SOULedOUT Sri Hartamas (or “SriHarts” as coined by the creative folks in SOULed OUT!) to raise a pint to the founder of the world’s favourite black brew, Arthur Guinness. The celebration, themed ‘A Celebration Made of More’, gave … [Read more...]
Celebrate Arthur’s Day at SOULed OUT
It all started in 1759 when Arthur’s Day is celebrated around the world to honour the date Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000 year lease on the St James Gate Brewery, and whose legacy has brought us the globally celebrated iconic black brew, GUINNESS®. Raising a toast to Arthur is a central part of the annual festivities and is fast becoming a tradition among GUINNESS® fans around the world. September is the month where people all over the world raise their glasses to salute the one man who … [Read more...]
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