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New kid in TTDI

December 5th, 2009 · 1 Comment · ~ Bars / Clubs / Restaurants ~, ~ Booze news / new products ~, ~ Events ~

Had a blast at da launch of Tom Dick & Harry’s (7710-2122), a new bar in TTDI. All beers on tap were flowing - Hoegaarden, Blackthorn (cider), Tetley’s, Connor’s (stout) & Carlsberg. (No Guinness as its a Carlsberg Malaysia outlet.)
It’s a bar started by a friend and a few of his buds.
Pricing is OK, a [...]

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Sky Bar comes of age

November 26th, 2009 · No Comments · ~ Bars / Clubs / Restaurants ~, ~ Events ~, ~ Personalities / Mixologists / Them experts ~

I luv rooftop bars! And Sky Bar (2332-9911) is one of ‘em. And i luv the tunes they churn there - lounge & house. Just click on the link to be treated to some smooth vibes at their cool website.
In fact some liquor & beer companies could learn a thing or two from here about [...]

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Showin ‘em how

November 20th, 2009 · No Comments · ~ Cocktails ~, ~ Events ~, ~ Personalities / Mixologists / Them experts ~

Tuesday ended up at this joint called Aliyaa in Damansara Heights after quite awhile. There was a cocktail session goin on, as three mixologists were in dahaus, showcasing some of their specialty drinks.
They were foreigners who were in town to train local F&B staff, and they created five cocktails for the public to enjoy.
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Refreshing stuff. [...]

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Boozeart

November 17th, 2009 · No Comments · ~ Events ~, ~ Liquor ~

There seems to be a trend to mix art and booze lately. OK.
I wont pretend to understand whatever art i viewed.
Bombay Sapphire had a little event at an art gallery, Valentine Willie Fine Art in Bangsar Baru. Bacardi-Martini launched the Bombay Sapphire Art Projects ‘09. There’s gonna be an exhibition entitled Last Call by Farah [...]

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Speedzone = Noboozezone

October 30th, 2009 · 4 Comments · ~ Alcophobia ~, ~ Events ~

The Speedzone ‘children’s party’ at Genting last Saturday had no booze. Haha! Just like their last one at KL Tower.
So glad i didnt go then . Feel sorry for those who went all the way there and got conned. Imagine being at a party and being forced to remain sober - all night.
Thing is, the [...]

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Absolutly senget

October 28th, 2009 · No Comments · ~ Events ~, ~ Liquor ~

Well, not really. Didnt drink much at the launch of Absolut Love. It took place at Rogue Art Gallery on Jln Berangan, near Changkat BB. Nice spot.
There were three cocktails to choose from. Of course i tried all, double shots. Briefly looked at some art by some dude called Parking Project, and Liew Kwai Fei, [...]

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Now dats what i call a streak

October 20th, 2009 · 1 Comment · ~ Bars / Clubs / Restaurants ~, ~ Booze news / new products ~, ~ Events ~

Crazy week, last week. Waay too many events.
I’m surprised am still alive.
i didnt have time to crap.
And almost all sessions started during the day, good for a day-drunk like me, but somehow i ended everyday very late continuing elsewhere. Kickoff times -
Mon - 5pm
Tue - 8pm
Wed - 7pm
Thu - 6.30pm
Fri - 6pm
Sat - 1pm (beers [...]

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Champy party

August 17th, 2009 · No Comments · ~ Events ~, ~ Wine, tuak & champy ~

There was champagne comin outta my ears at August Man’s anniversary bash at Alexis, Gardens on Wed. My ex-Star buddy Rubin’s d editor. The mag’s only a year old, but celebrated in style! Champagne was sponsored by Mumm - 200 bottles worth!
The outlet is really cool, like d layout n design.
Hit Spaghetti Grill (03 2287-2220) [...]

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Freedom Festival - what next?

August 2nd, 2009 · 3 Comments · ~ Alcophobia ~, ~ Events ~

I got a reply from the Prime Minister’s Dept (Public Complaints Bureau) about a complaint i lodged against Jabatan Agama Islam Melaka (JAIM) about them stepping on the rights of non-Muslims to drink, and dress how they want.
JAIM claims they weren’t even there at the event. The organizer told me they were.
Looks like someone might [...]

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Sssh, it’s a club

July 21st, 2009 · No Comments · ~ Bars / Clubs / Restaurants ~, ~ Events ~, ~ Liquor ~

Was at Kent’s party at Maison last Friday. It was strangely silent, and we were passed wireless headphones upon entry.
So there was no music on d club’s speakers, but there were some DJs playin there silently, lookin weird, ’spinning’ - house n RnB - you could choose from two channels on your headset. Pretty cool. [...]

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