EPIK HIGH TO JOIN HEADLINE ACTS IN SKECHERS SUNDOWN FESTIVAL 2015

Angeline Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Advertorial, Event, Festival, Music, Singapore, Skechers Sundown Festival

Leading Korean act Epik High has confirmed its participation at the Skechers Sundown Festival 2015, completing the stellar cast of headline acts that will be in Singapore on 21 November 2015.

Menggatal Paza Part 2

$ronco$ Tuesday, September 29, 2015 Fried rice, Kota Kinabalu Food, Mamak, Menggatal, Menggatal Plaza, Wantan Noodle

In this second part of series involving Menggatal Plaza, we bring you yet more eateries that you can find here. Just minutes away from the city centre, is a gem of a plaza of shoplots that is just welcoming foodies with open arm and glorious food they have to offer. So make your way up to Menggatal Plaza, remember, dekat saja bah!

SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, KUALA LUMPUR SWITCHES TO ECO-FRIENDLY LIMOUSINES

Angeline Advertorial, Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Limousines, Mercedes Benz, Shangri-la

The Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur has begun operating a brand-new fleet of environmentally-friendly limousines -- the Mercedes-Benz E-300 BlueTEC HYBRID -- from 16 September. The hotel is the first one in Malaysia to use such car model for its limousine services. The Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur has always been mindful of the environmental impact of conventional limousines and had been actively sourcing for an eco-friendly car model to replace them. The hotel decided to use Mercedes-Benz E-300 BlueTEC HYBRID, as it is eco-friendly limousine which is significant for its enhanced fuel economy, lower emissions and a comprehensive recycling concept in its design. The E-Class BlueTEC HYBRID has also achieved top marks in terms of reduced CO2 emissions. Guests at Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur can expect a smooth ride in these environmentally-friendly limousines.

Menggatal Plaza Part 1

$ronco$ Monday, September 28, 2015 Beef Noodle, Chicken Rice, dim sum, Kota Kinabalu Food, Menggatal, Menggatal Plaza, Non-Halal, Pork Noodle

There's an exciting hotspot for everything food and beverage located at Menggatal. There's an awesome selection of delicious food ranging from Chinese delicacies, Malay cuisine, to all time favourite Indian Dishes. A truly melting hotpot of Malaysia culture represented in Food is available here. Where are we talking about? Menggatal Plaza of Course!! A plaza that is just next to Tuaran Highway just before reaching Menggatal Old Town where a huge CKS Hypermarket is located and almost impossible to miss. This up and coming hotspot comes bustling alive even at night to eat up what they have to offer. As such we decided to inspect this location a little bit in detail. Follow us for the next couple of weeks for exciting posts about food outlets that you can find at Menggatal Plaza.

WIP @ Bangsar Shopping Centre

Angeline Bangsar Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur Food, Liquor, Local Food, Media Invitation, Northern Indian Food, Pizza, Served No Pork, Western Food

WIP (Whipped Into Place) has firmly established itself as a polished diamond glittering in the dining landscape of Kuala Lumpur. Located at the prominent BSC, WIP is the place to hang out in the upmarket neighbourhood of Bangsar. WIP offers an elegantly casual ambience with the design feel of an urban-tropic garden. Inspired by the relaxed elegance of Nice, France and Santorini, Greece, the interior design beckons natural lighting and is accented with several unique custom crafted features such as the clam shaped island bar, direly pendant lights, palm tree trunks, etched bird mirrors and alfresco garden. The inherent use of 5 elements - wood, fire, metal and water enhances your harmonious social experience. WIP is sure to transport you away from the city blues and is an idyllic ecosystem for social wining and dining experience.

International Culinary Delights at SKY360⁰, E-City Hotel @ OneCity

Angeline Sunday, September 27, 2015 Buffet, Hotel, One City, Selangor, Subang Jaya

SKY360⁰ Restaurant is pleased to introduce it's International Lunch Buffet. Located at the rooftop of eCity Hotel at OneCity, the hotel's SKY360⁰ takes dining to greater heights with a stunning view of the Southern Klang Valley. With more than 120 items to choose from, the international Lunch Buffet is a celebration of flavours and offers a great alternative to lunchtime routine. The new lunch menu not only serves their hotel and walk-in guests, it also serves their M.I.C.E cliental, hence adding additional value to their already attractive M.I.C.E packages.

SWAADH @ Bandar Puteri, Klang

Angeline Saturday, September 26, 2015 Authenthic, Bandar Puteri, Indian Food, Klang, Northern Indian Food, Selangor, Southern Indian Food

Swaadh restaurant serves authentic Northern Indian and Southern Indian cuisine from Kerala and Chettinad. Swaadh means “taste” or “tasty” in Hindi and Malayalam. This is a fine-dining concept restaurant with an ambience that give you a cozy and warm feeling. Food, almost every Kerala dish has coconut and spices added for flavour, giving its cuisine a sharp pungency that is heightened with the use of tamarind. While Chettinad cuisine is known for the complexity of flavours, most traditional dishes are loaded with pepper along with heavy use of local spices like star anise, kalpasi and maratti mokku. Chettinad food bristles with a distinct aroma of freshly ground spices including cumin, fenugreek, fennel, clove, bay leaf, turmeric and tamarind. The fiery base or gravy that adds depth to most of its curries is usually made with a combination of tomatoes, chillies, freshly ground spices, coconut, ginger and garlic and is reasonably hot.

Krusty Burger @ Universal Studio Orlando, USA

Monica Friday, September 25, 2015 Orlando, Orlando food, Travel, Universal Studio, USA

The Simpsons Fast Food Blvd is a single dining venue featuring several Simpsons-themed “restaurants” including Krusty Burger, Cletus’ Chicken Shack, and Moe’s Tavern.

MAPS Perak officially launches The Stunt Training Academy, grooms stunt performers with PROTON Holdings Berhad and KTM Malaysia CKD

Angeline Thursday, September 24, 2015 Academy, bike, Car, Event, Perak, performer, stunt

MALAYSIANS ON THE WAY TO BECOMING SOUTH EAST ASIA’S FIRST STUNT LEGENDS PERFORMERS. MAPS Perak officially launches The Stunt Training Academy, grooms stunt performers with PROTON Holdings Berhad and KTM Malaysia CKD. Tanjung Malim, Movie Animation Park Studios (MAPS) has launched the first Stunt Training Academy in Malaysia to groom and fulfil the dreams of local talents keen in developing long-term career opportunity with MAPS. The Academy provides aspiring individuals a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn the art of becoming a professional stunt performer and to showcase their talents in STUNT LEGENDS - South East Asia’s first car and bike ‘live’ stunt show in MAPS, Ipoh, Perak.

Best Western Orlando Gateway @ Orlando, USA

Monica Wednesday, September 23, 2015 Hotel, Orlando, Travel, USA

Located in Orlando, Florida, Best Western Orlando Gateway offers free shuttle transportation to SeaWorld, Universal Studios Orlando and more.

STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS SOUTHEAST ASIA ANNOUNCES EXCITING DINING BENEFITS FOR STARWOOD PREFERRED GUEST (SPG) MEMBERS WITH A NEW DINE & SHARE CAMPAIGN

Angeline Thursday, September 17, 2015 Advertorial, Buffet, Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Malaysia, Penang, Sandakan, SPG, Starwood

Be rewarded for sharing your special dining moments at 27 Malaysian restaurants and bars on social media. With the launch of the SPG Dine and Share campaign, SPG Members now have the opportunity to wine and dine at different restaurants and bars around Malaysia and share a snap of their favorite dining experience on either Facebook or Instagram to enjoy further discounts. SPG members can receive discounts ranging from 10% to 25% at 27 participating restaurants and bars while continuing to earn their Starpoints on all eligible Food and Beverage spent to get even closer to that next dream vacation.

SKECHERS SUNDOWN FESTIVAL ROCKS ON FOR SEVENTH TIME WITH ASIA’S BIGGEST BANDS

Angeline Wednesday, September 16, 2015 Advertorial, Event, Music, Singapore, Skechers Sundown Festival

Asia’s leading music festival returns for the seventh year with some of the biggest Asian artistes of the moment scheduled to perform in Singapore on 21 November 2015. Featuring artistes from around Asia, Thailand’s ‘Potato’, Japan’s ‘INKT’, Singapore’s ‘Caracal’ and Indonesia’s ‘J-Rocks’ are the initial line-up of headline acts scheduled to rock it out at the Skechers Sundown Festival 2015, with amazing artistes from Korea joining the ranks soon.

Sushi Tei @ NU Sentral

Angeline Monday, September 14, 2015 Japanese Food, Kuala Lumpur, NU Sentral, Sashimi, Served No Pork, Sushi, Worthy Book

Dining in one of my favourite Japanese chain restaurant in Malaysia "Sushi Tei", this time with Worthy Book voucher which I get a free Salmon Sashimi (5pcs). Sushi Tei has never failed to keep me satisfied with their quality and affordable Japanese cuisine.

ANCHOR BRANDED DESSERTS NOW AVAILABLE IN BAKERIES!

Angeline Sunday, September 13, 2015 Anchor Cream Cheese, Bakery, Cheese, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Pastry, Product Launch, RT Cafe, RT Pastry, Subang Jaya

Fonterra Foodservices Malaysia is embarking on new initiative called Anchor Say Cheese campaign to get more people to experience its best selling Anchor Cream Cheese through exclusive edition Anchor branded dessert creations. The innovative approach might possibly the first initiative of its amongst retail brands and it is the world first Anchor-branded Dessert Creation.

CHEF HIROAKI KARASAWA DELIGHTS DINERS WITH SIGNATURE DISHES AT ZIPANGU, SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, KUALA LUMPUR

Angeline Friday, September 11, 2015 Advertorial, Hotel, Japanese Cuisine, Kuala Lumpur, Served No Pork, Shangri-la

New Japanese chef Hiroaki Karasawa at Zipangu, Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, is set to delight diners with his signature dishes. The award-winning chef has put together a menu of five signature dishes that range from seafood to fish, meat and rice. To this he has also added a Japanese dessert with a Malaysian touch.

NEW JAPANESE CHEF HIROAKI KARASAWA AT ZIPANGU, SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, KUALA LUMPUR

Angeline Thursday, September 10, 2015 Advertorial, Hotel, Japanese Cuisine, Kuala Lumpur, Served No Pork, Shangri-la

The Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur welcomes Hiroaki Karasawa as the new Japanese Chef at Zipangu. Chef Karasawa, who is from Tokyo, was previously Chief Chef at Nadaman Japanese Restaurant at Imperial Hotel, Tokyo. A highly-skilled chef with exceptional knowledge in traditional Japanese cuisine, Chef Karasawa brings a wealth of experience from his various posts with the Nadaman Japanese restaurant chain since 2001. With Chef Karasawa at the helm, guests can expect a delectable dining experience that is bound to impress even the most discerning palate.

Uncle Garry Recipe @ Taman Jindo

Monica Wednesday, September 9, 2015 Kota Kinabalu Food, nasi kerabu, Taman JIndo

Home-cooked food delivered fresh to your door has recently become a trend in KK. From healthy bento, local home-cooked to special Nasi Kerabu, you can easily find it on Facebook.

IsMe Beauty and Café @ Nu Sentral - 32% OFF with WORTHY BOOK VOUCHER

Angeline Monday, September 7, 2015 Beauty, Cafe, Kuala Lumpur, NU Sentral, Worthy Book

Dining with WORTHY BOOK Voucher at IsMe cafe without burning a hole in my pocket, with 32% Off for my Brunch Set and Coffee. IsMe Beauty and Cafe is a "Two-in-One" concept cafe which offer dining in style while shopping for beauty products. The beauty-theme cafe first outlet is located at Bukit Bintang and now this is the second outlet located at Nu Sentral Brickfields. Their third outlet just opened recently too at Empire Shopping Gallery. IsMe Beauty and Cafe menu serves only nutritious, healthy and low calories food for its patrons. With an in-house nutritionist on hand, each dish is specially prepared with natural and freshest ingredients without compromising on the taste and value.

Yonghe Doujiang 永和豆漿 @ Taipei, Taiwan

Monica Sunday, September 6, 2015 Taipei, Taipei Food, Taiwan, Travel

Yonghe Doujiang 永和豆漿 is a popular Taiwanese breakfast place with several locations all over Taipei. Located in Ximending, just across the street from our hotel, Yonghe Doujiang is usually crowded in the morning.

STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS IN MALAYSIA JOIN HANDS FOR WORTHY CAUSES WITH RUN TO GIVE 2015

Angeline Saturday, September 5, 2015 Advertorial, Charity, Event, Hotel, Malaysia, Run, SPG, Starwood

Get fit and give back to the local community in KL, Langkawi and Sandakan. Starwood Hotels and Resorts in Malaysia will be organising the 2nd annual charity run, Run to Give, held simultaneously on 11 October 2015 across destinations such as Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi and Sandakan. Associates and guests from Starwood hotels in Malaysia will be slipping on their running shoes and racing for a trio of good causes. This year, each run is also open to members of the public.

Luodong Night Market @ Luodong, Taiwan

Monica Thursday, September 3, 2015 Luodong, Night Market, Taiwan, Taiwanese Food, Travel, Yilan

Located two stations away from Jiaoxi Train Station, Luodong Night Market 羅東夜市 is one of Taiwan’s biggest and most crowded night market. During our visit, it was a rainy day but it didn't stopped the crowds from visiting.

Upperstar @ 1Borneo

Monica Tuesday, September 1, 2015 1Borneo, Asian Food, fusion, Kota Kinabalu Food, Served No Pork

Without much introduction, most KKians will agreed that Upperstar offers good food and excellent ambiance. Especially during the weekend or public holiday, the restaurant is usually crowded with people.