Author: Nicholas Ng

Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week 2024: The Complete Event Calendar

Nicholas Ng
| Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week 2024 | KLCW 2024 | Food For Thought

It’s finally here! From 24th to 30th April 2024, Kuala Lumpur will host its inaugural Cocktail Week (KLCW), marking a vibrant celebration of mixology that blends the traditional with the contemporary. This landmark event aims to promote the city’s burgeoning cocktail culture, providing a platform for local and international bartenders to showcase their skills and for enthusiasts to explore the art of cocktail making. Here’s the complete event calendar. Continue reading →

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024: Sézanne Sizzles In First Place

Nicholas Ng
Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2024 Group shot | Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2024 | A50BR2024 | Food For Thought

The 12th edition of the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards was held for the first time in Seoul, South Korea on 26th March 2024 at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas with Cezanne from Tokyo taking home the top spot. This prestigious event celebrated the finest in Asian gastronomy, highlighting a diverse range of culinary talents from across the continent. Continue reading →

Nick Picks: Ski, Sip and Savour at Niseko Village

Nicholas Ng
Nisekoyo at Niseko Village | Food For Thought

Niseko Village, located in Hokkaido, Japan, is celebrated for its blend of culinary excellence, scenic beauty and its powdery champagne snow. Overlooking Mount Yōtei and described as the Aspen of the East, this contemporary luxury winter sports destination offers a meeting of eastern hospitality with western après ski traditions, and what’s interesting is the duality of some of their outlets, like Gogyo, a ramenya by day and izakaya by night, and Chuya, a teahouse in the morning and cocktail bar in the evening. Continue reading →

To Eat Or Not To Eat: Food Trends for 2024

Nicholas Ng
Fine Dining | To Eat Or Not To Eat Food Trends for 2024 | Food For Thought

Monkey head mushroom. Seiyo ryori. Locuterie. If these buzzwords pique your interest, you might have your fingers on the pulse of the dining scene. As the world resets itself after the pandemic, we start to see changes in the relationship between people and what they eat as food cost rises. From the evolution of Malaysian Fine Dining 2.0 to the use of alternative fowls, these are some predictions which we think will make an appearance. Continue reading →

Michelin Guide Malaysia 2024 Reveals Dewakan’s Two Stars and Beta’s One Star

Nicholas Ng
MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang Malaysia | Food For Thought

With the conclusion of the Michelin Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang 2024 contemporary Malaysian Dewakan is crowned 2 stars while Beta Kuala Lumpur appears as the only new star awarded in this years list. This year sees 4 one stars, 45 Bib Gourmands, 77 Michelin Selected and 4 Special Awards. Here’s the complete breakdown of all the data you need. Continue reading →

The World’s 50 Best Hotels: Luxury Defined Across The Globe

Nicholas Ng
The World's 50 Best Hotels 2023 Group shot

The inaugural World’s 50 Best Hotels makes its debut at the historical Guild Hall, London, highlighting the best in defined best hotel experiences represented by 35 different locations across six continents, with the independently owned Passalacqua in Moltrasio Italy taking the coveted top spot. Continue reading →

Penang Cocktail Week 2023: The Complete Event List

Nicholas Ng
Penang Cocktail Week | Tipple.my | Food For Thought

The bar scene in Malaysia is one of the quickest growing in Asia, with Penang Cocktail Week set to debut on the 20th October running until the 29th October for 10 days with a lineup of international guest shifts, masterclasses and competitions and parties, hosted by 10 bars across Georgetown. Here’s the complete lineup and what you need to know. Continue reading →

Next Level Hospitality: Marina Bay Sands’ Butler Academy

Nicholas Ng
The Marina Bay Sands Butler Academy | Marina Bay Sand's Butler Academy | Food For Thought

Have you ever wondered what is required of a Butler at a hotel? From assisting in arranging for an itinerary to packing your luggage for you, the job of a butler is one that can be challenging but also rewarding. We learn from the Marina Bay Sand’s Butler Academy on what it takes to become a butler at the prestigious hotel. Continue reading →