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Chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa never set out to build an empire, but that’s exactly what he has done. His eponymous restaurant chain, Nobu, now includes 47 locations across five continents. The restaurants are celebrity hotspots everywhere from Dallas to Dubai, and Matsuhisa has become a celebrity in his own right, with movie cameos, shoutouts in rap songs, and an inner circle that includes Robert De Niro. Food & Drink Chef Nobu Nabbed The World’s Rarest Japanese Whisky — And You Can Taste It By
In line with Chivas Regal’s new global “I Rise, We Rise” tagline, we speak to Ronald Chew of NERDUNIT, Park-In, N.ice and Water The Plant on his road rising to success. Ronald Chew is just as intimidating as he is charismatic. As a self-proclaimed workaholic, the multi-hyphenated creative who is fondly known as Ron by his peers is more than just the founder of streetwear label NERDUNIT. Besides his decade-long streetwear business, he has also ventured into F&B with outposts like N.ice (literally
Whether it is Korean TV series, movies, beauty products or lesser-known ingredients, top travel destinations or the culture, we often see that a lot of people strike a chord with all things ‘K’ lately. Among these, K-dramas hits like Squid Game, Crash Landing on You and Goblin, available on various OTT platforms. They have not only created a dedicated fanbase across the world but have also made a mark in the global entertainment industry. And, for people who are not just Korean TV show enthusias
With the Dragon Boat Festival approaching on 3 June 2022, we have rounded up the best halal or pork-free sticky rice dumplings to enjoy at home with your loved ones. Widely known as sticky rice dumplings, these pyramid-shape savouries are a longstanding tradition of the Dragon Boat Festival, dedicated to influential poet Qu Yuan. According to history, the tale follows a patriotic poet Qu Yuan, who was a loyal official of the state of Chu during the Warring States Period. As an advisor of the Chu
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In January 2022, Wordle took the internet by storm. The single-word guessing game racked up quite the fanbase, eventually leading to its purchase by The New York Times for an undisclosed amount. But, it left many people hungry for more, leading to an onslaught of copycats like Quordle, which allows users to guess four words at once, BRDL, which requires players to guess the name of a different bird, and Worldle, a geography-based game that allows players to guess a single country based on its ma
LEGO has re-imagined Vincent van Gogh’s masterpiece The Starry Night in brick form. Fans of the classic toy can now reproduce the iconic painting using LEGO bricks, complete with a miniature version that appears to show the artist at work. The Danish toy maker joined hands with New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), which houses the original painting, to create LEGO Ideas The Starry Night set for adults. Vincent van Gogh painted The Starry Night in June 1889 while he was at the Saint-Paul-de-Ma
If you’re struggling with anxiety or insomnia, consider adding essential oils to your daily self-care routine — not only do they smell amazing, they also boast a smorgasbord of health benefits and may even help you get better sleep at night. Essential oils are aromatic oils that are extracted from plants through distillation. These can be obtained from many different parts of a plant, including leaves, flowers, and roots. These oils work either by inhalation or topical application for various sk
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After a two-year hiatus, concerts and music festivals are finally expected to return to their pre-pandemic glory in 2022. With international borders reopening, COVID-related restrictions easing and vaccines clearing the way for musicians and concert-goers to get back on the road, music fans finally have a reason to rejoice. So, mark your calendars for the comeback of highly-anticipated summer music festivals and concerts, slated to take place in Asia in 2022. With massive music events, festivals
In collaboration with Volvo Cars Malaysia, The Z List alumnus Ismail Izzani discusses the importance of securing a sustainable future as an artist in Malaysia, and the ways that both work and passion come into play. Whether he’s pushing himself to the limit or taking it easy, Ismail Izzani lives by one motto: stay true to who you are and what you love. Before his hit song “Sabar” garnered over 47 million views on YouTube and shot him to fame four years ago, Ismail had already had what one would
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Looking forward to live concerts in KL throughout 2022? Concerts are back and with it Justin Bieber. While the superstar might have broken the Internet when his ‘Justice World Tour’ was resurrected for October 2022, he wouldn’t be the only artist to croon before a live audience in KL this year. Plenty more will be progressively jetting in to entertain Malaysians who have been musically deprived. Culture The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra rings in Raya 2022 with a special concert Culture Justin