Mezza9 @ Glomac Galleria

Was invited to join some blogging friends for dinner recently at this new place simply known as Mezza9 at Sri Hartamas. Now, I could have just said Glomac Galleria but then, not many people will know where it is. After all, it’s a new place and unless you reside in Sri Hartamas or work in the area, you’d definitely not know of the place. Simply put it, to find the place, if you’re on the Sprint highway turning into Desa Sri Hartamas area, it’s the brand new building right smack at the corner. You’d be able to see it if you’re waiting for the Traffic light to turn from Red to Green.

The ambiance and design of the restaurant was comfortably created with the ground floor allocated for the dining pleasure and is the non-smoking area which is fantastic for people like me. For those who wants to smoke, there’s the mezzanine floor where the bar is also located. Pretty neatly done to cater to both crowd and with the sound system piping out Jazz music, I would say this is one of those restaurants that appeals to me. (more…)

Glenmorangie Astar Giveaway Contest

This is one of those contest that is super easy to win cause I’m going to give you the answer here. One important thing, after you’ve done reading the questions and finding the answer, please read the terms and conditions on how you can win this contest yeah.

Glenmorangie is arguably the most delicious and complex single malt whisky in the world. Its multi-layered aromas and kaleidoscopic flavours stimulate the senses and entice the palate. As purveyors of perfection in single malt whisky, Glenmorangie takes pride in going to great lengths to ensure the quality of Glenmorangie whisky; to ascertain that Glenmorangie whisky is “Unnecessarily Well Made”.

Now, how exactly is Glenmorangie “Unnecessarily Well Made”? Check out the cool video, and win a bottle of the limited-release Glenmorangie Astar worth more than RM600! Yes, I’m giving out a bottle of Glenmorangie Astar and a pair of invites to Glenmorangie’s SOUNDFORM Fluid Showcase and Party on the 20th of April to the reader who answers the following questions in the most creative manner. Just watch the following video and answer the simple questions in the comments box! Most accurate and creative entry wins!

Now for the questions…

• Question 1 – Where exactly do the oak used in making Glenmorangie casks originate from, and how many times are the casks used to mature Glenmorangie whisky?

• Question 2 – How tall are the stills used to distil Glenmorangie whisky?

• Question 3 – What makes Glenmorangie such a distinguished, delicious and complex single malt whisky, and why do you love Glenmorangie?

Now, how to win? You’ll need to do the following steps.

1. Answer the questions in the comment box below (using the Facebook Comment ONLY as I will contact the WINNER via Facebook’s Messenger/Mail)

2. visit the Glenmorangie Malaysia Facebook page at www.fb.com/GlenmorangieMalaysia and click “Like”.

3. visit Michael Yip Facebook page at www.fb.com/zique76 and click “Like”.

That’s it! The most accurate + creative answer in the comments box below (who must also be a fan of Glenmorangie Malaysia and My Facebook Page on Facebook) gets a bottle of the limited-release Glenmorangie Astar worth more than RM600!

*Contest open to non-Muslim participants who are above 18 years of age only

*Judge’s decision is final!

*Contest ends on Thursday, 19th of April so better hurry!

Glenmorangie Whisky Tasting Session

During a recently rainy evening, I dropped by Moet Hennessy Diageo Malaysia‘s head office to spend an evening with the Unnecessarily Well Made Glenmorangie Original and it’s many siblings that has over the years allow whisky lovers to enjoy some truly exquisite Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

As a purveyor of perfection and maker of arguably the most delicious and complex single malt whisky in the world, they brought in Arnaud Mirey, Regional Brand Ambassador for Glenmorangie to educate us further about the world of Glenmorangie in a Single Malt Whisky tasting Session. So we have a French Professional in wines and Spirits with 10 years as Sommelier and manager of a Michelin star restaurants teaching us something Scottish. (more…)

Guinness to host the Largest St. Patrick’s Celebration in Asia!

The word is out! Guinness marked the start of a month filled with fun, laughter and friends with the launch of it’s Guinness St. Patrick’s Celebration at Malone’s in Pavilion KL recently. With an attendance of approximately 250 guests including members of the media, trade partners and Guest of Honour, Shane Stevens, Deputy Head of Mission from the Embassy of Ireland, it was all fun and laughter from the word GO!

For the 6th year running, Malaysia will be looking at 2012 to host the largest Guinness St. Patrick’s Celebration in Asia! “Guinness and St. Patrick’s Day have always gone hand-in-hand as globally-recognized icons of Ireland. As this is the 6th year, we are hosting this internationally renowned celebration, consumer can expect an even grander and more remarkable St. Patrick’s experience.” said Ms. Yap Swee Leng, Marketing Director of GAB, at the launch party. (more…)

Valentine’s Day @ PJ Seafood Restaurant

Sometime back in 2009, I went to PJ Seafood Restaurant like I did every year to celebrate my dad’s birthday and we didn’t have the greatest of experience there and I’ve never been back there since. Not until the recent Valentine’s Day when I decide to take two lovely ladies there for dinner as I was told there’s a new management to the place and it might be better compared to my last experience.

Reason why I choose that day of all days to go for seafood? Well, most couples that celebrates this one day of the year goes to restaurants all over town and have their inflated price set dinners and that just means less crowd in the more ‘regular’ restaurants. Well, logical right? (more…)