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“Work is the curse of the drinking classes.” — Oscar Wilde

Triptyk: A Melding Of Three Unique Experineces

Nicholas Ng

Triptyk is the latest offering in the numerous bars and restaurants popping up around town, and with this project, it really is a three in one. The new offering in the chic neighbourhood of Kampung Attap sees legendary bartender Angel Ng heading the Triptyk Bar, with the restaurant Corridor being led by the people who brought to you Back Alley Pasta. We speak to Angel Ng of Triptyk, and  Alfred and Jay of Corridor Grill & Tapas to find out more. Continue reading →

Demystifying Single Malt Scotch Whisky with Stuart Fear of Brown-Foreman

Nicholas Ng

For the average drinker who can’t discern, there is a lot of subtleties and differences with each expression of single malt scotch whisky, and who better than Stuart Fear, Asia Regional Ambassador for GlenDronach, Benriach and Glenglassaugh, to help us discern and differentiate. We speak to him about these 3 distinct distilleries, styles and most common misconceptions. Continue reading →

World’s 50 Best Bars 2022: Outlandish Paradiso Nabs Top Spot

Nicholas Ng

After 14 years of its inaugural inception for the first time in the history of the World’s 50 Best Bars the awards are held outside home ground of London in Barcelona, Spain on the 4th October 2022, and for the first time in history, a bar outside New York or London takes the top spot, Paradiso in Spain. We share our thoughts and take a look at the rankings and how they’ve shifted this year. Continue reading →

Malaysia’s Best Sommelier Championship 2022

Nicholas Ng
Finalist | Malaysia Best Sommelier Competition 2022 | Food For Thought

The Sommelier Association of Malaysia recently crowned the champion of Malaysia Best Sommelier Championship 2022 held at The Gardens Hotel – A St Giles Signature Hotel Kuala Lumpur. The competition saw two days of challenges with 8 contestants, with Tan Chuan Ann taking home the title of Malaysia’s Best Sommelier 2022. Here’s how the whole thing went. Continue reading →

Demystifying Rum With Adéle Robberstad, CEO of Black Tears Cuban Spiced Rum

Nicholas Ng
Adele Robberstad of Black Tears Cuban Spiced Rum | Food For Thought

When it comes to spirit categories, rum is one of those that many might know of in the most basic sense. However, this category is wider and more complex than you think, from rum to spiced rum to cachaça. We speak to the highly knowledgeable Adéle Robberstad, CEO of Black Tears Cuban Spiced to demystify this curious spirit. Continue reading →

Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2022: The Facts And Figures

Nicholas Ng
Asia's 50 Best Bars 2022 group shot

Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2022 took Bangkok by storm on the 6th of May, where the brightest startenders of Asia met for the sacred awards ceremony. This year sees Mandarin Oriental Bangkok play host to the opulent event requiring a boat for you to reach the ceremony itself. Here’s an analysis and breakdown on this years facts and figures. Continue reading →

Listen To The Flavours: Giffard West Cup Malaysia 2022

Nicholas Ng
Giffard West Cup Malaysia 2022 | Food For Thought

The global cocktail competition Giffard West Cup is finally back, and this year’s theme is Listen To The Flavours. The competition was held at Reka:bar and was open to all bartenders in Malaysia with a total of 10 finalist where 2 winners will represent Malaysia at the Giffard West Cup Asia Finals which will go on to compete in the global finals in Anjou, France, where Giffard family distillery was founded. Continue reading →