An old fashioned made with bourbon tastes completely different than when made rye. Bourbon is a sweet, smooth and rounded character while rye on the other hand is dry, grassy and brash. But it gives more character to cocktail – angular and edgy, and a lot more dynamic. I recently…
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A well-made Negroni demands respect and contemplation. Each sip is terse to the tongue with a tinge of bitterness; a smoky-sweet finish that makes it a grown-up drink. Perfect to mark the end of the day or the beginning of a good night. But not all places serve this well…
The fettuccine carbonara at Mezze is one of the best I’ve eaten and I would order it every time I’m there. That said, this bistro also serves dishes inspired by the flavours of France, Spain and Italy, evident in this year’s festive menus, based on Chef Yves’ fun and festive…
WIP won Outlet of the Year at the HAPA-GAB Excellence Awards 2012, an initiative that recognizes the best of the best in the Malaysian F&B industry. rif and I enjoyed a beer with food pairing experience at WIP, hosted by Fanny of SOULed OUT and Henry of G2 PR. I’m…
When I was in Singapore early this year, Jeen and Isaac took me to this bar along East Coast Road called Two Fat Men. Since this wasn’t my turf, Isaac did the ordering – basil fried rice (S$6.50) and grilled pork neck (S$9.90). Service was almost non-existent and in my…
Despite our initial disappointment with Gastronomia Da Paolo, rif insisted we should try Da Paolo Bistro Bar in Rochester Park just 5 minutes from our hotel and Buona Vista station. Housed in an old, colonial bungalow, the restaurant felt cosy and laid-back – perfect for a quiet night out. It…
“Beer has become the new wine.” Drinking beer used to be pretty straightforward for me – it’s either Tiger, Carlsberg or Skol, and they taste somewhat similar. Until I discovered Craft Brews, and subsequently, Taps Beer Bar in Changkat Bukit Bintang. In Singapore, I checked out JiBiru Craft Beer Bar…
Champagne and soirees are treats a girl enjoys every now and then. I’ve always considered champagne a grownup’s drink. Plus you get to dress up and eat pretty food like the recent soiree I attended which featured Duval-Leroy champagne at Bistro 42 in Bangsar Village. “Champagne?” “Yes please!” The Duval-Leroy…
The Beer Factory has a new outlet at Setiawalk in Puchong, with a different theme from their Sunway Giza and Scott Garden outlets – Warzone. Designed give customers a feel of the theme, the bar/restaurant boasts military barracks along the side, cordoned off areas and human targets with bullet holes.…
Beer Belly is a new bistro/restobar in The Strand Kota Damansara that offers a good range of beers and spirits. The food is different from the usual pub grub/bistro food – the owner’s mother prepares the menu, which comprises a mix of Western, Fusion and Asian dishes. After a round…
