Hong Kong’s dining scene is due for a new social drinking and dining destination, and there is no better way to make merry than with a bottle of the finest champagne accompanied by plates topped with caviar. Opening this summer at The Pottinger in the heart of Central, HUSO is not shy to indulge in life’s finest pleasures, taking the name from one of the most widely-celebrated breeds of caviar-producing sturgeon. The first of its kind, HUSO boasts a thoughtful selection of champagnes and caviar, promising a voluptuary drinking and dining experience perfect for socialising. Situated at the gateway between historic landmarks and trendy hotspots of Central’s most prestigious avenues,…

Business Class passengers can choose new Malaysian dishes on the Kuala Lumpur – Doha service from July 2022 Qatar Airways has partnered with Malaysian celebrity chef icon, Chef Wan, unveiling a new Business Class menu. Starting July 2022, the indulgent menu of delicious, locally-inspired meals will be available to Business Class passengers departing from Kuala Lumpur for Doha. On 23 June, Qatar Airways hosted an exclusive food tasting session with members of the media and social media influencers. Much to the delight of its guests, Chef Wan held a cooking demonstration of his famous Nyonya Curry Laksa which instantly became the crowd’s favourite. Qatar Airways celebrates its 25th anniversary this…

The food and beverage industry in Malaysia was badly hit during the pandemic and as the world eases and phases through the endemic, it was time for the industry as a whole to reignite its past years of offering unique and distinctive experiences to consumers. Malaysia’s Top 30 was formalised to elevate the food and beverage industry altogether, along with its key business partners in the industry to assist outlet operators in marketing their outlets at this annual award event. The first in a series is the Malaysia’s Top 30 Bars Award, recognising the top bars in Malaysia for the year 2022 – including identifying, for the very first time,…

LIFE TO A HISTORICAL LANDMARK Located along Wayang Street, a neighbourhood steeped in pre-colonial history, Kantin at The Granary is among one of Kuching’s, a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, best-kept secrets. Sharing the compounds with the Marian Hotel, it is aptly named as a nod to the olden day rumours that it was a warehouse for storing grains, belian and opium in the 19th century. This place once began life as a pavilion of the Ong Ewe Hai family’s ancestral home. The mansion was then converted into St Mary’s boarding school and later a Diocesan guesthouse. Finally, in 2015, the warehouse was reborn as The Granary. From lockdowns to dine-ins,…

 Announcing Malaysia’s first experiential drinking line-up guided by patrons’ emotions JIS Malaysia – part of the international social lounge brand, is celebrating getting back into full swing with the announcement of a new and unique drinking experience for patrons. With Malaysia transitioning to the endemic phase, JIS Malaysia is taking things to the next level to act as the focal point of Kuala Lumpur’s social renaissance. JIS serves as the perfect connection point for people looking to re-engage and build meaningful relationships after a prolonged period of forced isolation due to the pandemic. “We are excited to be welcoming patrons back at full capacity with new and exciting experiences on…