An Exquisite Moutai-Paired Menu at Mitzo

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12th February 2020

Mitzo_Rosella Sorbet with Moutai — Mitzo Rosella Sorbet with Moutai

Indulge in delectable creations and cocktails created with Moutai, in conjunction with World Gourmet Summit 2020

Singapore, 11 February 2020 – Mitzo Restaurant and Bar partners with Moutai to present a delicious five-course menu in conjunction with World Gourmet Summit (WGS) 2020. The menu, expertly curated by Chef Nicky Ng, will run from Monday, 2 March until Sunday, 8 March 2020, and is available for both lunch and dinner.

Priced at S$78++, guests can have it paired with artisanal Moutai cocktails, superbly concocted by Head Bartender Azlam Kadir, for an additional S$20++. Better recognized as China’s most prestigious spirit, Moutai is renowned for its unique savoury notes and fiery flavour.

The menu begins with the aromatic and flavourful “Moutai Prince” with Red Yeast Barbecued Pork. Being the lighter and more delicate variation of the Chinese spirit, Moutai Prince compliments the appetizer perfectly without overpowering its flavour. Enjoyed with Oriental Aperitivo (made with Moutai Prince, Luxardo Maraschino, lime juice, grapefruit juice, dashes of goji berry syrup and topped with Jasmine foam), the palate is refreshed and readied for the next course.

Feast on the Skewer of Sancho Stir-fried King Prawns with Asparagus next. A true testament to Chef Nicky’s creativity, guests can alternate between bites of succulent prawns and crunchy asparagus, drenched in a distinctive Sancho marinade.

Mitzo Honey Baked Seabass & Mos’chow Mule

One of the highlights of the menu is the impressive “Moutai Prince” with Honey-Baked Seabass and Egg White. Head Bartender Azlam pairs a unique and fresh cocktail, Mos’Chow Mule – a delightful Chrysanthemum-infused Moutai Kweichow, with apricot brandy, lime juice, muddled with Japanese cucumber and topped with ginger beer.

Next, tuck into the fluffy Ginger-steamed Rice with Scallop and Caviar, bringing forth the umami flavours of caviar and scallop, atop a bowl of rice.

For dessert, relish the invigorating Rosella sorbet with “Moutai Yingbing” and deep-fried sesame custard ball, savoured with a unique Moutai Cocktail. Get acquainted with the blend of Moutai Yingbing, Heering Cherry, Licor 43, dashes of chocolate bitters, smoked with flamed mezcal and topped with coffee foam.

In addition, Mitzo will be presenting an exclusive one-off dinner event on Friday, 6 March 2020, from 7pm onwards. Hosted by Kweichow Moutai (Singapore) Brand Ambassador, Benson Tong, the five-course dinner event is priced at S$98++, inclusive of all the Moutai cocktails.

For reservations or enquiries, please email ChunKiat.Ng@ParkHotelGroup.com

Please find the details below:

Mitzo x Moutai x WGS Menu

Day/date: Monday, 2 March 2020 – Sunday, 8 March 2020

Time:12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm

Price: S$78++, additional S$20++ per person for cocktail pairing

Reservations: ChunKiat.Ng@ParkHotelGroup.com

Mitzo x Moutai One-Off Cocktail Pairing

Day/date: Friday, 6 March 2020

Time: 7pm onwards

Price: S$98++ per person

Reservations: ChunKiat.Ng@ParkHotelGroup.com

A Better Valentine's Day with Mygroser's Love Feast

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Tan Heng Hong

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11th February 2020

Save money, stay away from crowded restaurants, and personalise your night as MyGroser introduces Love Feast, a hassle-free Valentine’s Day Italian Meals delivery to your doorstep
Pre-orders open today until 13 February 2020

PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA – 7 February 2020: MYGROSER (www.mygroser.com), Malaysia’s leading independent online fresh food and premium grocery store experience is making Valentine’s Day easier, better, and more personal with the all-new Love Feast, an exclusive personal meal delivery service for this year’s celebrations.

The hustle and bustle leading up to everyone’s favourite celebration is usually a blur with people running around trying to purchase the perfect gift and make dinner reservations before restaurants are fully booked. With this in mind, MyGroser has partnered with two well-known restaurants in the Klang Valley to offer Malaysian’s the chance to have a hassle-free intimate, value-for-your-Ringgit, first-class meal with your loved one, minus the crowded restaurants or the mad rush to get a reservation in time.

Well known for their traditional Italian food, Mangiiare Bangsar is a hotspot usually booked out during Valentine’s Day by the discerning types who know about this hideaway; while Vin’s TTDI is a well known crowd favourite, serving the best Western-Fusion food in that part of the Klang Valley.

Running from the 13th till the 16th of February, the promotion features six different set menus for two that consists of an appetiser, a scrumptious main course, as well as handcrafted desserts to end your meal on a sweet note.

The Love Feast comes with six different sets of menus – Choices include Vin’s Grilled Cili padi Chicken set meal, Vin’s Marlborough Mussel & Tawau Prawn set, Mangiiare’s Vegetable Ravioli set, Mangiiare’s Roasted Spring Chicken set, Mangiiare’s Herb Crusted Sliced Lamb Leg set or, Mangiiare’s Crispy Skin Salmon set.

Love Feast Valentine’s sets are now open for pre-order and can be scheduled to be delivered between 5pm to 9pm just in time for you to kick back and relax after a long day out. All orders must be made two days in advance from today at no additional cost and for a limited time, MyGroser offers all orders of RM100 or more, free delivery!

This Valentine’s Day, make your celebration even better by surprising your partner with a dinner for two from these trusted restaurants, enjoyed in the comfort of your home. This allows you both time to relax and enjoy quality time together, all just a click away through the MyGroser Love Feast promotion.

To pre-order your Love Feast – head on over to www.mygroser.com. Also available on iOS and Android through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

ABOUT MYGROSER (www.mygroser.com)

MyGroser is Malaysia’s only independent, online fresh food and grocery store experience that offers consumers and businesses access to a selection of up to 10,000 items in fresh produce (meats, seafood, vegetables), fruit and dairy, frozen food, dry food, groceries, premium products and daily essentials catalogues; and a selection of Ready-to-Eat cooked meals and foods for delivery. Product freshness is assured through the use of temperature controlled Cloud Stores that include on-site bakery functions for fresh baked goods. We operate dedicated full time handling and delivery teams, working with the best brands in the world that you’re already familiar with from your corner supermarket, to bring products you love to you conveniently through our secured online web and mobile experience. Our technology allows you to schedule your grocery deliveries up to 30 days in advance and to enjoy free delivery for orders that qualify. You can also earn Rewards for every Ringgit you spend for even more savings for you!

For more information, please visit www.mygroser.com or download the MYGROSER mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store today.

FamilyMart Thailand offers laundry services

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Tan Heng Hong

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10th February 2020

Central Food Retail Group announced in a press release on 7 February 2020 that its TopsDaily and FamilyMart will introduce coin washing machines to cater to modern consumers who are in a rush and seek convenience. This service will allow customers to shop and do laundry at their convenience 24 hours a day. The laundry chains that have joined program are Clean Pro Express, The M Soul Laundromate and Otteri Wash & Dry.

Central Food said the new concept store is an embodiment of the “third place” concept “where our customers can enjoy many services in one place,” said Stephane Coum, Chief Executive Officer of Central Food Retail Group.

The new will also target consumers who have limited space at home usually living in condominium or apartment or for those who do not want to spend on big home appliances like washing machine.

Currently, the service is offered at four FamilyMart stores in Bangkok and Pattaya namely Pracharat Bamphen 11, Ramintra Soi 34, Pattaya Saranchon Soi 2 and Na Jomthien Soi 2. Wash and dry service starts from THB 40.

In the future, Tops Daily and FamilyMart will expand the 24/7 one-stop laundry service to additional 20 stores in Bangkok, Pattaya, Samui and Khon Kaen to cater to growing demands and customer base.

The concept of shopping and laundry is not a new concept for FamilyMart. In fact, FamilyMart opened its first laundry store in Taiwan in January 2019.

FamilyMart Taiwan featuring the laundry concept. Image from 36kr.com

Previously, convenient store operators in Thailand have trialed laundry drop off and pick up at selected stores. The new concept of convenience store cum laundry brings the experience to a whole new level where consumers are encouraged to spend on products and service while waiting for their laundry to finish.

The third place concept is popular nowadays in retail and foodservice. We have seen FamilyMart opening a 4,300-square-foot store, in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig in 2019. The outlet, the world’s largest FamilyMart store, features a co-working space.

Goodday Milk's Latest Product Range Comes with a Vitamin D Twist that will Aid Calcium Absorption

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Tan Heng Hong

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9th February 2020

The Goodday Balance Pasteurised Low Fat Milk in two variants, Low Fat and Low Fat Chocolate, will offer Malaysians additional benefits of Vitamin D along with a decadent and pleasant taste.

KUALA LUMPUR, 7 February 2020 – Goodday Milk, Malaysia’s favourite milk brand, has recently announced the launch of another Pasteurised Milk range – Goodday Balance Pasteurised Low Fat Milk. Fortified with the additional benefits of Vitamin D that aids calcium absorption, Goodday Milk’s latest product is available in two variants, namely Goodday Balance Pasteurised Low Fat Milk and Goodday Balance Pasteurised Low Fat Chocolate Milk. Delightfully creamy, the Goodday Balance range is both decadent and aromatic, making it a delicious and wholesome beverage choice anytime during the day.

Unlike other commercially available pasteurised milk that are often fortified with calcium, the Goodday Balance Pasteurised Low Fat Milk pays special attention to their Vitamin D content*. While it is one thing to consume calcium, emphasis also needs to be given to calcium absorption. According to an article published on Harvard Health Publishing, Vitamin D’s best-known role is to keep bones healthy by increasing the intestinal absorption of calcium. Without enough Vitamin D, the body can only absorb 10% to 15% of dietary calcium, but 30% to 40% absorption is the rule when vitamin reserves are normal. A diet therefore needs to contain optimal levels of vitamin D and calcium for adequate bone health.

The Goodday Balance range is also loaded with other essential nutrients including protein, Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6 and B12, making it a great beverage choice for consumers, from toddlers to young adults.

“With Goodday Milk, our focus has always been to offer consumers with beverages that are both healthy and nourishing. Our latest product, Goodday Balance range, is not only packed with a delicious and aromatic taste compared to regular milk but also fortified with Vitamin D, a nutrient composition not commonly seen with other pasteurised milk products. Goodday Milk has been providing Malaysians with top quality milk for over 50 years now and will continue to do so with our ever-expanding product range.” said Santharuban T. Sundaram, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Alternate Business at Etika Sdn. Bhd.

The pleasant aroma and taste of Goodday Balance products are sure to keep consumers coming back for more. The all new Goodday Balance Pasteurised Low Fat Milk range is now available in packet size of 1L at hypermarkets and supermarkets nationwide.

For more information on Goodday Milk and future campaign activities, please visit: www.facebook.com/gooddaymilkmalaysia.

*higher content as compared to the Goodday Low Fat Milk

Bringing the Festive 'Huat' to Senior Citizens

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Tan Heng Hong

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9th February 2020

Kenny Rogers ROASTERS celebrates the Year of Rat with senior citizens

Kuala Lumpur, 7 February 2020 – Ushering in the Year of the Rat, Kenny Rogers ROASTERS (KRR) had a heart-warming Chinese New Year celebration with 23 residents of Siri Jayanti Metta Care Centre today to celebrate the festive season.

The KRR team prepared several fun activities to entertain the elderly folks throughout. The event kicked off with a Chinese New Year themed colouring session, followed by a lively karaoke sing-along session with catchy festive tunes. Everyone had the opportunity to relive some classic favourites for the Chinese New Year season such as “Gong Xi Gong Xi” (Good wishes) and “He Xin Nian” (Greetings to the New Year).

“Celebrating the festive occasion is significant to welcoming a fresh new year for good health, good luck and happiness. As such, we welcomed the Year of the Rat with elderly folks through a series of activities to warm their hearts. We are truly delighted to see the smiles of the residents at Siri Jayanti Metta Care Centre. Their smile motivates us to further enhance our community efforts, in line with KRR’s mission to provide wholesome meals to the community,” said Won Li Yin, Marketing Manager of Berjaya Roasters (M) Sdn Bhd.

One of the event highlights was the prosperity Yee Sang tossing session, a Malaysian tradition during Chinese New Year that symbolises happiness, health and all things auspicious. Red packets, mandarin oranges and KRR goodie bags consisting of balanced and wholesome foods were given to the elderly folks to spread the festive joy.

To culminate the event, the elderly folks and caretakers were treated with Kenny’s Quarter Lite Meal that is served with 1/4 of tender and juicy rotisserie-roasted chicken, aromatic rice and Kenny’s home-made muffin.

Siri Jayanti Metta Care Centre is a not-for-profit organisation managed by Siri Jayanti Welfare Organisation sub-committee, also known as the Metta Home (MH) Committee, to help the less fortunate and neglected senior citizens with food and shelter.

For more information on Kenny Rogers ROASTERS, kindly contact 03 – 2119 9888. You can also visit www.krr.com.my or connect to www.facebook.com/krrmalaysia.

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ABOUT KENNY ROGERS ROASTERS

Kenny Rogers ROASTERS (“KRR”) was originally set up by popular Country and Western singer, Kenny Rogers, and former Governor of the state of Kentucky, John Y Brown Jr, in 1991. In April 2008, Berjaya Corp Bhd (BCorp) wholly owned subsidiary of ROASTERS Asia Pacific and master franchise for KRR fully acquired the chain’s parent, US-based NF Roasters. Berjaya Roasters (M) Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of BFood and BCorp, is the operator for KRR chain of restaurants in Malaysia.

KRR is a multi-award winning mid-casual dining restaurant with rotisserie roasted chicken as its main core product complemented by a wide variety of wholesome choices. With restaurants all over Malaysia, KRR has also expanded internationally and has restaurants operating in Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and India.

Grand Park Orchard Celebrates 10 Years of Service Excellence

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Tan Heng Hong

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9th February 2020

Singapore, 7 February 2020 – Commemorate a decade of award-winning service with Grand Park Orchard as it celebrates its 10^th Anniversary on 10 October 2020. The flagship property of Park Hotel Group, Grand Park Orchard will be marking this historic milestone with a round of promotions throughout the year across the hotel and its award-winning food and beverage outlets, Bar Canary, Mitzo Restaurant and Bar.

Since its opening in 2010, Grand Park Orchard has been recognised as one of the most iconic buildings on Orchard Road and has received numerous awards, making it the top choice for travellers. The hotel offers 308 luxurious rooms and suites, as well as a range of facilities such as the Crystal Club lounge, versatile meeting rooms, an outdoor swimming pool and complimentary shuttle bus service to significant landmarks.

Guests visiting the hotel can enjoy two onsite food and beverage outlets, both located on the fourth floor. Bar Canary sits next to the outdoor swimming pool and offers an idyllic getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. While Mitzo Restaurant and Bar fills the gap in the market for a chic and contemporary Chinese fine dining experience, offering an innovative take on Cantonese cuisine complemented by an artisanal cocktail programme.

Through the years, Grand Park Orchard’s commitment to exemplify hotel standards and genuine hospitality has shone through. To celebrate its 10^thAnniversary, Grand Park Orchard will be running exciting promotions for premium accommodation and across all food and beverage outlets throughout 2020.

February

The celebration begins with specially curated promotions across the venue: Grand Park Orchard, Mitzo and Bar Canary. Guests who book through the brand website by 31 March 2020 will enjoy a 30% off Club Premier rooms and Park Suites with the stay period being available until 30 June 2020.

The month of love is also celebrated in full at Mitzo with a special Valentine’s Day set menu and couples who double date can enjoy 10% off the menu, while those who triple date will receive 20% off the menu. At Bar Canary, Park Rewards members and new sign-ups can celebrate with the signature Boozy Pops at $10++ each.

March

To wrap up the first quarter of 2020 Park Rewards members and new sign-ups can grab their girlfriends and head to Mitzo to enjoy $10 off Ladies’ Gourmet Night every Thursday. In addition, Bar Canary will be offering a special Martini Negroni at $10++ per glass throughout the month.

World's first condensed milk in carton pack from Indomilk

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Tan Heng Hong

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6th February 2020

Indomilk is bringing convenience to the next level with the new condensed milk in milk carton packaging. The company claims the new innovation is the first of its kind in the world.

Indomilk has been finding new ways to make its condensed milk more convenient to pour. In the past, the brand has introduced condensed milk in a pouch that can be hold on the side to ensure the content can be poured without spilling.

The new innovation also makes it easy for children to use condensed milk.

Redoxon® celebrates Chap Goh Meh with Digital Lake of Health, Love and Prosperity

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Tan Heng Hong

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6th February 2020

Kuala Lumpur, 31 January 2020 – It’s the season when ‘huat ah!’ rings out and ‘yee sang’ is tossed with an abundance of hope and auspicious wishes for a new year. In celebration of Chinese Valentine’s Day or the fifteenth day of the Lunar New Year, Redoxon^®, The Defender of Health, is sharing goodness from its digital lake of health, love and prosperity, on the streets of Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur and Penang.

At the first-of-its-kind digital lake filled with digital oranges, hopeful hearts can choose to either throw oranges with their personalised message or try their hand at netting, to win attractive prizes from Redoxon^®. The Redoxon^® Chap Goh Meh rovers will make its final stop in front of the iconic Penang Town Hall, at the Penang Esplanade’s annual Chap Goh Meh event on the 8^th February 2020!

“Just like love, maintaining good immunity is a necessary, conscious and continuous process that begins from the inside out. As the guardian of health, Redoxon^® is a daily supplement that helps to support and defend our body’s immunity against various threats. In the spirit of Chap Goh Meh, we want to share the gift of health, love and prosperity with a playful take on a cultural tradition,” said Vivienne Wang, Marketing Manager Redoxon MYSG, Bayer Co. (M) Sdn Bhd.

The orange tossing tradition on the fifteenth day of the Lunar New Year is said to have originated from the Hokkien community in the southern part of China, and is believed to have made its way to Penang around the end of the 19^th century. As the tale goes, maidens would toss oranges into seas, rivers or streams in the hopes of finding a good suitor amongst the eligible men who picked up them. Amidst practicalities of modern life, this tradition is still widely celebrated with enthusiasm across Malaysia.

For more information and updates on the locations of the digital lake of health, love and prosperity, visit www.redoxonchapgohmeh.com

About Redoxon^®

Redoxon® The Defender of Health –

With a combination of 1000mg of Vitamin C and 10mg of Zinc help to support your immunity. Both essential nutrients in the formula complement each other to provide daily support to your immune health.

Much-hyped Beyond Meat is now at Village Grocer, Jaya Grocer

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Tan Heng Hong

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6th February 2020

beyond meat 2 — Image from Beyond Meat SG

The much-talked about faux meat Beyond Meat has arrived in Malaysia without much funfair. In Thailand, there was a big launch event in 2019 to coincide with the vegan month in October.

In Malaysia, Village Grocer said on its official Facebook site on 20 December 2019 that it has started selling the new plant-based meat alternative Beyond Meat. Interestingly, Village Grocer did not mention or respond to the comment about the price of the Beyond Meat when asked by some curious netizens.

Beyond Meat is also available at another premium supermarket chain Jaya Grocer and can be bought on the chain’s e-commerce site. Below are the prices of Beyond Meat:

Beyond Meat Beyond Sausage Brat Original Plant Based Sausage (400g) – RM 59.90
Beyond Meat Beyond Beef Crumbles Beefy (283g) – RM 39.90
Beyond Meat Beyond Beef Crumbles Feisty (283g) – RM 39.90

Getting consumers on the plant-based meat bandwagon does require additional push from the foodservice sector. In Singapore, Beyond Meat is promoted at selected foodservice establishments to create awareness and interest before the patty or sausage is made available at supermarket for home use. A similar strategy can be adopted in Malaysia.

Indulge in a Night Under the Stars at Smoke & Mirrors this Valentine's Day

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Tan Heng Hong

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6th February 2020

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a specially curated offering at destination rooftop bar Smoke & Mirrors

Singapore, 5 February 2020 – This Valentine’s Day, celebrate the day of love and adoration at romantic rooftop destination Smoke & Mirrors. Set against the backdrop of a breath-taking view of the glistening Singapore skyline, Smoke & Mirrors will be presenting a specially curated offering for the affair.

Pamper loved ones with the Bitter Sweet Symphony package (S$128++ per couple) which includes a bottle of Montaribaldi Moscato d’Asti DOCG from Piedmont, Italy and a flight of three different styles of Cocchi Vermouth – Cocchi Americano, Cocchi Rosa and Cocchi Barolo Chinato. The drinks will be accompanied by a selection of chocolates, walnuts, dried fruits and crafted Cocci-infused sweets.

Make this a night to remember at Smoke & Mirrors as Bitter Sweet Symphony will only be available on Friday, 14 February 2020. In addition to the special offering, the bar’s signature Illusion of Flavours cocktail menu by Head Bartender Jorge A. Conde will remain available. Guests can choose to supplement the Valentine’s Day package with Smoke & Mirrors’ unique cocktails that combine spirits and magical illusions while pushing the boundaries of expectations with modern techniques.

For reservations, email reserve@smokeandmirrors.com.sg or call +65 9380 6313.

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