Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
‘Go Lokal’ Cocktail Menu – Blue at EQ Kuala Lumpur Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Han Sen Hau The term ‘elevate’ is getting seriously overused in food and beverage these days. But when we’re talking about a classy cocktail bar that towers 51 stories above the hea…
GranMonte Vineyards & Winery Khao Yai, Thailand Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Han Sen Hau Tucked away in the rolling hills of Khao Yai, Thailand, lies a unique winemaking region slowly gaining international recognition. GranMonte Wines, a family-owned a…
Douglas Laing & Co. – Celebrating 75 Years, Malaysia Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall & Supplied The journey to understanding how exclusive Douglas Laing is begins with an invitation to a private dinner and whisky-tasting event at Saba…
Kura’s Krafts Plaza Batai – Craft Beer Bar KL Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Han Sen Hau What’s better than a comfortable neighbourhood craft beer bar with over 50 types of craft beers from around the world? A pet-friendly neighbourhood cr…
The Record Speakeasy, Plaza Batai Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Han Sen Hau Good news! You don’t need flared trousers and a funky shirt to get into The Record Speakeasy at Plaza Batai. But if you own either, I thoroughly recommend we…
Champagne Carbon Malaysia – La Fleur by LamboCellar Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Peter Tan Quite the opposite of clinking flutes and dusty cellars, Champagne Carbon is the enfant terrible of the Champagne world, a rebel with a cause (and a v…
Mezze KL – Medan Damansara, Whisky & Gin Bar and Cigar Lounge Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Peter Tan We have fond recollections of Mezze in Medan Damansara, with a cozy restaurant downstairs serving French cuisine and fine wine, complemented by an up…
Desire Speakeasy – Plaza Batai Cocktail Bar Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Peter Tan “Where Style and Sensuality Intertwine” beckons the neon sign at the entrance. Well, I say. This sounds … intriguing. As soon as we enter Desire Speakeasy — once …
Hidden Bar Plaza Damansara – The First Chapter Speakeasy Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Han Sen Hau I apologise in advance for using one of the more predictable cliches in hospitality journalism. But The First Chapter really is a “hidden gem”. “Hidden” becaus…
Tucker & Co. – Deli Restaurant, The Exchange TRX Words: Nichole OngPhotos: Han Sen Hau The latest brainchild of legendary wine importer and restaurateur Wong Yin How, Tucker & Co. combines the strengths of several endeavours into one – a de…
Miss Coco Cafe, Bukit Bintang Words: Nichole OngPhotos: Rich Callahan Under the leadership of Asmiriam Roa Cáceres and Gabriela Sandoval Araujo, Miss Coco adds to the vibrant Bukit Bintang cafe scene by bringing the richness of Venezuelan chocolate and aromas …
Call Carol Back – CCB – Craft Beer Bar, Chinatown KL Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Han Sen Hau I’ll let you in on a little secret. There is no “Carol”. Rather, “Call Carol Back”—a funky retro-vibes cocktail bar in Chinatown—means something else entirely…