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Fonterra Dairy Sommelier

12th November 2018Nicholas Ng 4 Comments

Fonterra Milk Sommelier Programme | Food For Thought

A group of Malaysian foodies today became the pioneer batch of Dairy Sommeliers after undergoing a sensory science programme by leading dairy nutrition company Fonterra Brands Malaysia. For the very first time, the Fonterra Dairy Sommelier Programme opened to the public of Malaysia. The programme, which has been running for the past two years and exclusive only to employees, allows participants to deepen their understanding of food and familiarise themselves with its nuances. Continue reading →

Jackson Wang: Favourite Food In Hong Kong

5th November 2018Nicholas Ng 6 Comments

Jackson Wang (Wong Gaa Yi, 王嘉爾) may be known throughout the world as a member of K-Pop band GOT7, but did you know he’s a Hong Kong native through and through? The former Asian Games gold medallist fencer for the Hong Kong national team is named Hong Kong Tourism Envoy by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, and seeks to bring an international audience to his lovable home country. We sit down with Jackson at the Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival 2018 to find out more about his favourite eats and places to hang out while in Hong Kong. Continue reading →

Hong Kong Wine And Dine Festival 2018

3rd November 2018Nicholas Ng 17 Comments

Every year the Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival brings visitors from all across the globe to the little Asian powerhouse, and this year they have made it bigger than it ever was. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the event which is organised with the Hong Kong Tourism Board with China Construction Bank has been dubbed the largest wine and dine event in Asia brings more than 450 fine dining and wine specialists from all over to celebrate in one spot, accompanied by guest celebrities to match.

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Perrier-Jouët Champagnes

16th October 2018Nicholas Ng 11 Comments

Champagnes | Perrier-Jouët Champagnes | Food For Thought

When speaking of luxury, the first wine that comes to mind would be the champagne. Unbeknownst to many, there are many Houses that produce champagne, but one House that stands out for its approach to modernity would be Champagne Perrier-Jouët. Famed for its floral approach to their champagnes, Perrier-Jouët embraces Art Nuveau and can be seen through their delicately distinct bottles with a beautiful nod to their appreciation of the art, combined with their age old history of being one of the oldest champagne producers in France. Continue reading →

A Taste of Rémy Martin XO

8th August 2018Nicholas Ng 8 Comments

Rémy Martin XO Cognac XO | Food For Thought

[PRESS RELEASE] Unravelling the complexity and revealing the foundational guiding principles of the House of Rémy Martin. Since 1724, the House of Rémy Martin has been delighting drinkers with its majestic way of creating exceptional Fine Champagne Cognac. The success stems from the use of exclusive grapes from the most sought after vineyards of Grand and Petite Champagne – the two best growing areas of the Cognac region – and great care by the Cellar Master. Continue reading →

Wolf Blass Wines

23rd November 2017Nicholas Ng 11 Comments

When it comes to wines, there has always been a great divide between new world and old world wines. Australian wines are considered new world wines, but have left critics indecisive as they begin to mature in quality and sophistication. Wolf Blass with its established history in Australian winemaking celebrates its founder Wolfgang Blass’ 80th birthday with the appropriately titled cabernet shiraz, The Master. Continue reading →

Mercat Barcelona Gastrobar

10th July 2017Nicholas Ng 10 Comments

Lying on the busy streets of Jalan Telawi sits a chic restaurant known serving some of the most authentic Catalan cuisine you will find in Kuala Lumpur known as Mercat Barcelona Gastrobar. This eatery serves some of the most unique Spanish cuisine, and you know of its quality because it’s frequented by the Spanish themselves. One of the best quality of this place is the wide selection of Spanish gin they carry. Continue reading →

Napa Valley Wines

20th June 2017Nicholas Ng 15 Comments

Wine Tasting | Treasury Wine Estates | Food For Thought

There are few things in life that age like a good cheese, and only item comparable in a similar category would be a fine wine. For the longest time, wine connoisseurs from around the world know this to be true, that American wines can hold their own, if not, arguably stand out, against some of the oldest French wines. This happenstance came about as a result of the Paris Wine Tasting of 1976, famously known as the Judgment of Paris. Now, Treasury Wine Estates is bringing some of the American bests to the Malaysian shores. Continue reading →

Patio: bar de tapas

2nd March 2016Nicholas Ng 21 Comments

The Spanish are famous for many things, but the one drink that stands out time after time is the Sangria. Patio, a nice little hole in the wall on Weld Quay in Penang, specialise in this with a variety of different interpretations of this drink and makes a great place to have a few with your friends and unwind your day. Continue reading →

The Evolution of Cocktail Culture in Kuala Lumpur

17th February 2016Nicholas Ng 33 Comments

Kuala Lumpur has seen a burgeoning cocktail culture in recent years with more and more concept bars sprouting throughout the city. From speakeasies to rooftop bars, Kuala Lumpur is quickly becoming one of the favourite places for bartenders and mixologists to come and hone their craft. Because of the unique climate for tropical fruits and herbs which is indigenous, it is only a matter of time these ingredients are exploited. We speak to mixologists from some of Kuala Lumpur’s most famous bars to find out what they think. Continue reading →