Editor’s Note: Updated September 2026. This review describes our 2018 afternoon tea at Restaurant 1885 in the Eastern & Oriental Hotel. The hotel now advertises its English Afternoon Tea at Palm Court in the Heritage Wing, so the setting, menu […]
A contrast to the bright hallways of the E&O Hotel is Farquhar’s bar, which is decorated in a more authentic old-school English-style. The dimmed lights put us in reassuring mood that having a cocktail or two is acceptable even before […]
Sometimes we decide it is a time for a romantic getaway for both of us. This time we treat ourselves with a great staying in the E&O Hotel, Penang. When we were staying there we pampered ourselves and went for […]
Editor’s note: We stayed at the Eastern & Oriental Hotel in 2018. Our descriptions, photographs and original Review Card scores reflect that visit. The hotel’s accommodation, facilities, dining options and practical details were checked and updated in August 2026. Penang […]
Have you heard that Japan is the leading country when it comes to producing the best whiskies in the world? You can find the answer to this question in our two previous posts, where you can also learn about the […]
Editor’s Note: Updated September 2026. We visited Klebang Original Coconut Shake in 2018, so our description of the ordering system, service and price reflects that visit. The venue still showed signs of current operation when we checked, but published opening […]
Editor’s note: We visited Gin O’Clock at The Majestic Malacca in May 2018. Our descriptions, photographs and ratings reflect that visit. The experience, address, contact details and advertised schedule were checked and updated in August 2026. Menus, prices and availability […]
Some restaurants announce themselves long before you reach the entrance, usually with large menus, enthusiastic promises and photographs of dishes that rarely look quite the same when they arrive. Wild Coriander Melaka caught our attention more quietly, somewhere along the […]
Singapore is constantly on the move, which means it has a solid foundation for setting trends. Singapore has set high demands for delicious bites and drinks, thanks to its residents who really like to pamper their taste buds. At the […]
Yes, we like hidden bars! Maybe because of their tasty and more artisan cocktails, or a more relaxed atmosphere. However, the first hidden bar we visited in Singapore was at 28 HongKong Street. How hidden can it be? Where is it […]