Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
The Rebel Penguin of Whimzy Town – Taman Paramount Words: Nichole Ong Photos: Matt Wehner After two years in Funky Town, The Rebel Penguin has set his sights on a new location – Whimzy Town, better known as Taman Paramount, Petaling Jaya. Through a mysteriou…
Louie’s – Plaza Batai, Cocktails & Omakase Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Peter Tan I reckon The Notorious B.I.G. could have rhymed “omakase” and “Hennessy” very stylishly. I’m certain that he would have approved of the combination and plenty more about …
Ausàs Interpretación Wines – Mazi Greek Taverna KL Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau One of the highlights of my travels last year was visiting the most prestigious winery in Spain, Vega Sicilia. Not open to the public, a look inside is a much sought-after e…
JungleBird Kuala Lumpur – Rum Bar, Bukit Damansara Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Han Sen Hau How many varieties of rum can you name off the top of your head? Five? Maybe ten, if you’ve had the luxury of a Caribbean holiday recently? If you can make it to fift…
PS150 Hidden Cocktail Bar, Chinatown Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Han Sen Hau Chinatown’s first hidden cocktail bar remains one of Chinatown’s best cocktail bars — and that’s no ordinary achievement given some of the outstanding competitio…
‘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…