NLC Wine & ROYCE' Chocolate Pairing @ ROYCE’ shop, Ben’s Independent Grocer, Publika~

Chocolate and wine, some said the pairing cannot be done, well the truth is with some effort & a bit of time in experimenting the right combination, it would be a match made in heaven. ^^ In order to create a genuinely exquisite experience of pairing two most historical revered tastes on the planet, premium Japanese  chocolatier ROYCE’ partnered up with Nam Lee Cheong Wine Shop to embark on a joyful gourmet journey, pairing different dark and milk chocolate varieties with carefully selected wines.   

 

ROYCE’ shop in Ben’s Independent Grocer, Lot No. 1A, 83-95, Level UG1, Publika @Solaris Dutamas, Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Just the other day chocolate connoisseurs and wine aficionados were invited to a lovely NLC Wine & ROYCE’ Chocolate pairing session at the ROYCE’ shop, Ben’s Independent Grocer Publika, savouring the delightful sensation of expertly pair ROYCE’ milk & dark chocolates with a selection of fine Australian and Chilean wines.

A display of ROYCE’ milk & dark chocolates with their fine selected pairing wine.  

List of expertly pair chocolates and wines featured during the pairing:

1.            R Chocolat (Milk Cocoa) – Gossips Sweet Lips Moscato

2.            Bar Chocolate (Creamy Milk)  – Warburn Estate Rumours Pink Moscato

3.            Nama Chocolate (Mild Cacao)  – Montes Late Harvest

4.            Bar Chocolate (Black) – Montes Late Harvest

5.            Pure Chocolate (Mild Bitter) – Montes Late Harvest

6.            Pure Chocolate (Extra Bitter) – Montes Late Harvest

Nama Chocolate (Mild Cacao)  – Montes Late Harvest

Pure Chocolate (Extra Bitter) – Montes Late Harvest

From left to right: R Chocolat (Milk Cocoa) – Gossips Sweet Lips Moscato, Bar Chocolate (Creamy Milk)  – Warburn Estate Rumours Pink Moscato & Nama Chocolate (Mild Cacao)  – Montes Late Harvest. The slow yield tannins from ripe fruits of Pink Moscato & lavish flavor of Montes Late Harvest not only enhanced but perfected the overall chocolate gourmet experience. b^^d

Managing Director of Nam Lee Cheong, Mr Leong Keng Mun as our wine pairing session guide explaining how to expertly pair chocolate with wine.

Managing Director of  WineShop.com.my & Nam Lee Cheong Wines, 
Mr Leong Keng Mun.

Starting the session with a lower cacao content milk chocolate, ROYCE' Chocolate Milk Cocoa (below) & its corresponding wines Gossips Sweet Lips Moscato (above). ^^

One of my personal favourite, Nama Chocolate Mild Cacao with Montes Late Harvest. b^^d

wonderful cocoa expression which further enhanced by the richly flavored Montes late Harvest.

Bar chocolate Black & Montes Late Harvest. 

To experience your own pleasurable sensation on a joyful gourmet journey, log on to the official site of Nam Lee Cheong Wine Shop @ www.wineshop.com.my & ROYCE’ Chocolates MY @ www.royce.com.my for details. :)

*Nam Lee Cheong
Being one of the oldest online wine shops in KL Nam Lee Cheong Wine Shop which has been around for 3 generations ventured into the wine trade and began importing international wines in the mid-nineties, with 12 agencies around the world from countries such as Australia, Italy, Argentina, Chile, Spain, Portugal, New Zealand, South Africa, China, Korea, and France.

Constantly looking to provide the best for our customer, Nam Lee Cheong has since ventured into the virtual realm to make wine shopping even more convenient. Wineshop.com.my is Malaysia’s premier online wine shop, offering a wide range of the affordable best wines in Malaysia, as well as a comprehensive range of services that caters to any and all wine needs. www.wineshop.com.my

*Tips for successfully pairing wine with chocolate:

Smell wine..

Twirl wine in a glass & breathe in all of the aromas in a long, smooth whiff.

Smell chocolate..

Lightly rub the chocolate’s exterior, place towards the nose & smell to stimulate your senses.

Taste chocolate..

Take a small bite & rest the tongue for 10-15 seconds. Notice how different aspects of the chocolate’s composition melt at different times, & the highlight of multiple flavours via your senses throughout the experience.

Taste wine..

Take a sip of wine & sense the balance & complexity of the chocolate & wine on your palette. Move the chocolate around your mouth & lightly bite. 

Thanks to ROYCE' & NLC Sdn. Bhd. for the lovely gifts ^^

Nuffnang Premiere Screening: Thor - The Dark World movie review

“Some believe that before the universe there was nothing.. They're wrong, there was Darkness..”

After a couple of years the God of Thunder returns, this time to stand against an ancient dark force, trying to save the universe from a devastating destruction..

Story line: “Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World continues the big-screen adventures of Thor, the Mighty Avenger, as he battles to save Earth and all the Nine Realms from a shadowy enemy that predates the universe itself.  In the aftermath of Marvel’s ‘Thor’ and “Marvel’s ‘The Avengers’, Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos…but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness.  Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.”

When it comes to The Avengers superhero series of Marvel Studios films, an action blockbuster thriller is pretty much what to be expect, so being a sequel of Thor 2011, Thor: The Dark World does carry lots of expectation loads on its shoulder, and I can assure you Marvel fans out there this is a sequel that will not disappoint you. ^^ despite the luscious Asgardian action, stunning visual & audio and some endearing character beats, the affluent slightly twisted story line & perfect touch of humour is what I like the most about the movie, not to mention the sate-of-art CGI, a big hand for the production team. *clapclap*

Thor: The Dark World has proven itself to be as good as both the first movie (if not better) and it’s Avengers ally Iron Man 3 which came up earlier this year, a definite worth watching movie to end your October in a blast. A small reminder for the viewers, do stick around until the end as there’re not one but TWO after-credit scenes you wouldn’t wanna miss. :D      

Thnx to NuffnangMY fr d tics ^^

Rating: 8.5/10~ b^^d

[Exclusive Preview] The Roof @1First Avenue Bandar Utama~

“When experience elevated, This is the place where amazing happens..” 

Adhering to an integrated concept, The Roof is the one-and-only premium integrated gastro & entertainment hub which set to be a trendsetter & benchmark in the industry! Situated right at the heart of Bandar Utama @ 1 First Avenue, this Asia’s first & only luxury bar nested on top of an infinity grasses helipad will open to the public on November 1^st, 2013. Patrons will now have a fabulous opportunity to step inside this unique integrated sky lounge which house five distinct dining & entertainment outlets, gaining their very own first-hand experience indulging in a plethora of Asia & international fusion cuisine with pleasurable entertainment offering in a contemporary & vibrant setting. 

The Roof ft.:

• Stratosphere – a luxury rooftop champagne bar with a spectacular panoramic 360-degree view of the city.
• Play – a designer super club with the state-of-art staging, audio & visual for a sensational clubbing experience.
• Signature – a stylish premium gastro-lounge & bar for an ultimate dining experience.
• Score – an exhilarating sports bar for casual unpretentious fun, perfect for an after work retreat.
• Malt & Leaf – a cosy yet sophisticated cigar & whiskey bar with an extensive & finest collection of international malts and tobacco.

Just a couple of days ago I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek of this largest premiere integrated dining & entertainment hub on a hard hat exclusive preview & boy it was spectacular! ^^ Though most of the outlets are still at the final phase of renovation, the sense of elegancy together with the spectacular view is simply breathtaking! Checkout the shoots I took & you’ll know what I mean.. ^^

Score @ The Roof

Malt & Leaf under construction, check out the view outside the window below :)

brilliant minds behind The Roof & our local celebrities at the hard hat preview

red carpet to the Stratosphere 

Stratosphere @ The Roof

Now here’s the greatest part of all, as I mention earlier this ASIA FIRST & ONLY HELIPAD LOUNGE IS NOW OPENS FOR BOARDING! For a classy & unique experience of chilling under the spectacular city skyline, boarding pass is available @ >The Roof’s FB page<  ^^  

To wrap it up, here's some exclusive shoots taken from the infinity grassed helipad @ Stratosphere, The Roof, enjoy~^^

 KL skyline

1 U & Persiaran Suria, LDP

*click to enlarge*

The Roof, 1 First Avenue, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
GPS Coordinate: 101° 37’ 1” E, 3°8’ 51” N

Heineken Thirst 2013 Sparks Revealed: 2nd Wave Line-up~

What’s up party peps, just a quick post for the Thirsty fans of Heineken. ^^ Couple of weeks ago the 1^st preview of Heineken Thirst 2013 were released ft. a stellar line up of top flight international artists David Guetta, Nervo and W&W. >Click HERE for the 1st Preview of Heineken Thirst 2013< 

AND now the established anticipation just got higher as a thrilling mix of established names and emerging leftfield electronic artists including leading cutting edge producers/DJ Afrojack, French nu-disco pioneer Madeon, UK singer-songwriter Example + DJ Wire and raising stars of Dutch House genre R3hab has been added to the already superb line up!

So mark your calendar guys as these trailblazing international acts will spread their electrifying and empowering electronic music across two massive stages @ Sepang International Circuit on December 14, 2013.  

Heineken #Thirst2013

Event Details

Date                      : Saturday 14 December 2013

Venue                    : Sepang International Circuit

Web                      : www.thirst.com.my & www.facebook.com/Heineken

Twitter/Instagram : @Heineken_MY / @heinekenmy #thirst2013

Spotify                  : http://open.spotify.com/user/heineken_my

Tickets                  : available online at www.boxtix.asia & all Rock Corner outlets

*Age Restriction: Heineken Thirst is open to those above the age of 18 years only

This year Heineken Thirst pushes the philosophy of novel electronic dance music festival further and turns the spotlight away from the stage and shines it on the thousands of people who come together every year to make Thirst such an exhilarating and unique experience. Over the next few weeks music fans of Heineken will be ask to participate in a range of activities designed to stamp their imprint and personality on Heineken Thirst this December. Altogether, this incredible collection of talents from an eclectic stew of dance music genres & the spirit of restless evolution has made Heineken Thirst a mainstay of the music landscape you wouldn't wanna miss. :)

To be part of Heineken’s exciting calendar of events, log on to Heineken Facebook page or Twitter@Heineken. 

THE EPIC SUPER-CLUBBING EVENT IS BACK! HENNESSY-ARTISTRY 2013

Last year it was epic, leaving the fans craving for more.. And after nearly 12 months of eager anticipation, the mega finale of epic super clubbing event: Hennessy-Artistry – The Global Art of Mixing is finally back!!! This year, scheduled to hit KL @ Malaysia International Exhibition and Convention Centre (MIECC) in Mines Resort City on 2 November 2013 from 7pm to 1am, the H-Artistry finale 2013 has brought together a stellar line up of artists from around the world, including the British song bird and vocal powerhouse Neon Hitch, Korea’s rising star NS Yoon-G, progressive house guru Dmitry KO, world-renowned trance hard-hitter Jochen Mille & our very own electro and techno DJ heroes Lapsap! 0oo0 0oo0

British latest female firecracker and vocal powerhouse Neon Hitch, famous for her Billboard chart topper “Love U Betta”, and her collaboration with Gym Class Heroes on “A** Back Home”.

Korea’s rising star NS Yoon-G, who has performed with the likes of Jay Park on her hit single “If You Love Me”.  

progressive house guru Dmitry KO,
famous for his collaboration with Starkillers on “Odessa”.

world-renowned trance hard-hitter Jochen Miller,
who was featured in Armin’s “State of Trance” mix album.

Malaysia duo house music heroes Lapsap.

Also be prepared for the return of Hennessy Art of Mixing Zone serving the pleasurable Hennessy V.S.O.P signature long drinks: Hennessy Apple, Hennessy Berry, Hennessy Ginger and Hennessy Soda & My Hennessy Moment Photo Booth to capture your wonderful moment at this superb clubbing event of the year, everything is on the house just to ensure the most exquisite party experience of all time! AND that’s not all, with the newly introduce MY Hennessy Mobile App party-goers can now immerse in a whole new party experience so don’t forget to get your app on App Store or Google Play.  

To join this biggest & widely anticipated H-Artistry party of all time, simply obtain your invites by purchasing bottles of your favourite Hennessy V.S.O.P at participating outlets. Every purchase of ONE Hennessy V.S.O.P 70cl comes with TWO exclusive invites the purchase of TWO Hennessy V.S.O.P 70cl bottles comes with FIVE exclusive invites. In addition to that, My Hennessy members can also earn the H-Artistry invites using the MY Hennessy app through collection of points by using the app’s feature and redeem the invites using Hennessy Exchange.      

So are you getting all excited about the epic finale of H-Artistry 2013? Snap, post or share your excitement using #HARTISTRYKL with the rest of the nation as we begin the countdown to this year’s super-clubbing event! ^^ 

For more information, log on to to www.h-artistry.com.my or Hennessy Malaysia Facebook page.

* H-Artistry is open to non-Muslims above the age of 18 only. 

* H-Artistry – The Global Art of Mixing strongly advocates responsible drinking and works towards ensuring the safety of each and every guest at the event so do take note for the safety and security measures listed below:

-             The organisers of H-Artistry strongly encourage party-goers to take a taxi to the event, as parking spaces at MIECC will not be available. Taxis will also be available at the event for party-goers to return home.

-             A chill-out zone within the venue will be set up for party goers to relax after the party has ended. A free-flow of mineral water will be provided for everyone.

-             Food and drink vendors will be made available outside the event venue for guests to relax and recharge after the party.

-             Medical personnel will be on standby throughout the night in case of any emergencies. 

[Food Review] OpenRice MakanVenture @ Dong Yi Shun Chinese Muslim Restaurant

Since my China backpacking trip few months ago my crave for authentic chinese cuisine never stops, so when I got an invitation from OpenRice MakanVenture to try out the Chinese Muslim restaurant Dong Yi Shun (东伊顺) @ Dataran Glomac Kelana Jaya, I was pretty excited hoping that this could be my crave-stop remedy.. So how was it you ask? Well let's just say the quest searching for authentic chinese cuisine continue.. -_____-

Dong Yi Shun @C-G-06, Ground Floor, Dataran Glomac, Jalan SS6/5B, Kelana Jaya, 
Petaling Jaya, 47301 Selangor 

Interior/deco. 

Don’t get me wrong though, the food here at Dong Yi Shun is quite nice for a chinese muslim restaurant in malaysia & they come with a presentable plating plus a very reasonable price. Also their warm welcoming services by those lovely and sincere waiters is something that I would give credit to. ^^ However the drawn back here is that the taste of most dishes we tried just wasn’t satisfying enough as I was expecting a little bit more from this well develop franchise originated from China since they are a well develop group with more than 10 restaurants around Ningbo, Hangzhou, Yiwu & over 10 years of experience in serving Chinese Muslim food. Personally most of the dishes aren’t really close to what I had back in China, probably because of the changes in taste they made to suit the appetite of locals, some might find it a thoughtful gesture however I still favors the authentic recipe.

a glimpse of the menu & what we had :)

Overall what standout among all the food that we tried would be their beef & other meat based dishes. The nicely marinated tender meat which coated with assorted herbs and spices are simply aromatic & irresistible. The minced beef filling for Xiao Long Bao & Pan Fried Dumpling are pretty impressive too & they would've been perfect if not for the lack of juicy broth. As for the rest of the food, average & decent would be my word of description. -___-

Golden Empress Fragrant Fish.

Spicy chicken.

Xiao Long Bao

Golden Salted Pepper Prawn

Pan Fried Dumpling

Zi Ran Beef

Spicy Sliced Potato

Handmade La Mian (pulled noodles) made on the spot upon order.

For noodles lovers, don't forget to try out their handmade La Mian, a huge bowl of delightful springy thin noodles made by constant pulling, twisting & tossing of a lump of dough via the muslim chef originated from china.^^

Seafood La Mian

Hot & Sour Soup

So if you're looking for a decent chinese muslim restaurant with reasonable price somewhere around kelana jaya, Dong Yi Shun (东伊顺) would be a nice option to be taken into consideration.  

Rating: 6.6/10~