March 8, 2018 Kuala Lumpur – Modern American restaurant Drop Bar and Lounge Sdn Bhd (Drop KL) opens today in the company of 150 invited guests at The Terraces, TREC on 438 Jalan Tun Razak in Kuala Lumpur. “The American Association of Malaysia aims to bring a feeling of home away from home to our members, with our American Hospitality styled social events. Drop KL does this by offering regional American cuisine, with a modern twist. So no matter where in America you come from, you’ll be sure to find a taste from home,” said Ms. Jill Nanne, President of AAM as she officiated the soft launch. Drop KL is the latest Modern American casual dining restaurant and lounge to open in KL and offers customers the opportunity to Eat, Drink and Drop at a hip destination in TREC. Malaysians are invited to take “A Journey for the Senses” and taste Modern American slow-cooking methods, molecular beverages and international hospitality standards. Brainchild of Hong Kong-based entrepreneur and renowned music DJ Joel Lai, Certified Sommelier Alison Christ and Executive Chef Tim Jay, the trio helm Drop hospitality group with investments of US$850,000 pledged over the next three years in Malaysia. There are three different dining and drinking atmospheres at Drop KL; the main Zen-inspired casual dining room with private booths and high tables, a luxe black marble bar and a tropical alfresco area with views over the Royal Selangor Golf Club and KLCC Tower. An expansive yet-to-be-revealed rooftop bar will launch later in the year as part of Drop KL’s phase two. The ambiance has been created by renowned architect and interior designer Tracey Stoute who worked under the late Zaha Hadid and Sir Norman Foster before setting up his own practice, the award-winning Hong Kong firm EightSixThree. The 3,000 sq.ft. Drop KL marks a first in Malaysia for the firm after laying down plans for Drop Hong Kong, Apple, BMW, Dolce & Gabbana, Cartier and Zegna among other projects. “In building a global brand such as Drop, we chose Malaysia as our first overseas outlet due to its location in the region as a hub for business and leisure travellers. We are also impressed by Malaysia’s desire to raise hospitality and tourism standards and are eager to play a part in fulfilling that vision with our friendly and professional team,” said General Manager Alison Christ. Eat Executive Chef Tim Jay (TJay) presents the art of slow-food cooking and is influenced by European, Asian and Latin American heritage from North America, sourced from the freshest local ingredients from Asia Pacific. “I’ve incorporated flavours from traditional dishes while I was growing up in the US”, said Chef TJay. “The menu is influenced from my travels to the Middle East and Asia with a little homage to my Italian roots.” Chef TJay recommends starting the evening with Drop KL’s house-made flatbreads with toppings such as stewed rabbit, grilled artichokes and Taleggio cheese, or the blue cheese, miso smoked duck and goose foie gras version. Menu highlights include The Real Deal Mac and Cheese – a creamy mainstay with five cheeses, Go Ask Alice – a rabbit stew served with roasted with red peppers in chickpea ‘Sope’ and the Creole Sweet Potato Pie – a medley of seafood in sauce nantua and gratineed sweet potatoes and the Japanese Wagyu strip served with Yuzu pickles. All food served is pork-free. Drink Drop KL offers a comfortable refuge from Jalan Tun Razak’s peak hour. Guests are invited to drop in for a taste of drinks originating from distilleries in all four corners of the globe. The Drop KL Aperitivo Hour from 5pm-8pm offers quality molecular beverages handcrafted by professional barman Tim Clark. For wine connoisseurs, Certified Sommelier Alison Christ has handpicked a selection of natural, biodynamic and organic wines to pair with your dinner. Drop KL will be open for dinner reservations from Tuesdays through to Saturdays from 5pm – late starting 13 March 2018. Pre-bookings ensure high quality standards as every meal is prepared on-site, and made from the freshest ingredients. The restaurant has a capacity for 100 persons standing and 80 persons seated. Drop The owners’ vision is to create a Journey for the Senses that brings together good food, quality drinks and great music in order to create the perfect night out when entertaining clients or partying with co-workers, friends or family. Before midnight, the main dining room transforms to serve chilled out tunes, fantastic voyages back to old school disco, or dancers breaking alongside Detroit deep house beats. Drop KL offers room for discovery and creativity as our music and entertainment component will be curated by founder Joel Lai himself, who has decades of experience as one of Asia’s best DJ’s and promoters of quality music. Start your epic eat.drink.drop. experience at Drop KL. Visit www.dropkl.com or call 03 2110 4343 for table reservations. Note: Photo caption: Drop KL Soft Launch officiated by President of the American Association of Malaysia – Jill Nanne and Drop KL General Manager and Sommelier – Alison Christ in the presence of Dato’ Kee Hua Chee and Tim Jay – Drop KL Executive Chef TJay. (Photo courtesy: DropKL.com Interviews on Modern American cuisine can be arranged with spokespersons Ms. Alison Christ GM / Certified Sommelier and Chef Tim Jay, Executive Chef. More high resolution photos are available here. Kindly photo credit: DropKL.com Media inquiries: Jasmine Low or Tom Myers at 603 22820093 or email press@gointernationalgroup.com This press release was issued by PRNews by Go International Group Dotcom, a press release dissemination service. Email us at prnews@gointernationalgroup.com for more info. Fact Sheet Drop Hong Kong (Drop HK) Founded by by entrepreneur and DJ Joel Lai and the late actress Collete Koo in 2000, Drop Hong Kong has established itself as one of the leading nightlife destinations in Asia. Located in the Lan Kwai Fong entertainment district, Drop Hong Kong has clinched numerous industry awards and offer celebrity names like Sting & Gwyneth Paltrow a place to call home when in Hong Kong. Drop HK is most proud of its reputation as the home of house music in Hong Kong. Visit www.drop.com.hk for details. The Terraces, TREC TREC is Malaysia’s first and only purpose-built, urban F&B, lifestyle and commercial destination. It is the pioneering one-stop integrated entertainment district within Kuala Lumpur’s tourist belt, with a size, design and usability to rival the likes of Hong Kong’s renowned Lan Kwai Fong district, Shanghai’s Xin Tian Di, and Singapore’s Clarke Quay. Built on a 7-acre site located along the bustling Jalan Tun Razak with front-row views of the spectacular greens of the Royal Selangor Golf Club, TREC has an enviable location. The estate has five zones and each has a distinct character, offering an exciting variety of eateries, clubs, bars/pubs, cocktail bars, live music venues and a comedy club. Endorsed by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia as a Designated Entertainment Zone under the NKEA EPP 8 programme, TREC is also part of KL’s Master Tourism Plan 2015-2025. Visit www.trec.com.my. The American Association of Malaysia (AAM) Since 1965, the AAM has served as a community for American families and friends living in and around Kuala Lumpur. At AAM we have two primary goals: to serve as a social support network for our members and to give back to our local community. We organize numerous social, educational and cultural events for families and adults that help us celebrate what makes us uniquely American and to learn more about Malaysia. AAM also organizes charitable events, drives, and volunteering activities. We believe that while it is important to enjoy our time here in Malaysia, we must also use this opportunity to give something back to the local community.
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February 28th, 2018 Kuala Lumpur – In celebrating the auspicious Year of the Earth Dog, co-organisers Drop Bar & Lounge Sdn Bhd (Drop KL) and Go International Group Dotcom Sdn Bhd invite contributions from the general public at the last leg in support of the Society for the Prevention of Animals (SPCA) Selangor ‘Stray Free Selangor’ campaign which ends on the last day of Chinese New Year this 2nd of March. RM7500 has been raised so far. Participate in the FundRace by setting up an account at https://www.simplygiving.com/event/dropklforspcaselangor, donate any amount then invite your friends to start donating using your personal link. Donations of RM388 and above will receive one RM100 SPCA voucher^ and one RM100 dining voucher* to dine at the brand new Modern American restaurant and bar, Drop KL The Terraces, TREC. Be the TOP TWO to raise the most amount of money for the SPCA Selangor to win: 1st prize: A drawing of your pet animal by AL Song (clear photo must be submitted by email, allow for one month for delivery of this drawing due to the complexity and detailed drawing by the artist) Dinner for 2 at Modern American restaurant and bar; Drop KL at The Terraces TREC 2nd prize: A drawing of your pet animal by AL Song (clear photo must be submitted by email, allow for one month for delivery of this drawing due to the complexity and detailed drawing by the artist) one RM100 SPCA voucher^; a RM100 dining voucher* at Drop KL “SPCA is extremely grateful and excited by this extraordinarily generous gesture cooked up by Drop KL and Go International Group Dotcom at RUYI & Lyn. We also thank our longtime Board Member, Legal Adviser and superb fundraiser Ms Chan Mo Lin, who constantly comes up with innovative and creative ways to promote the work of SPCA. In 2017 SPCA launched STRAY FREE SELANGOR (SFS), together with our Royal Patron DYMM Tengku Permaisuri Selangor, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, with the aim of finding a Home for Every Soul and spay/neuter as many owned and stray animals as possible so to prevent misery from over-breeding. The proceeds of this event will go towards SFS.” – Christine Chin – Radford, Honorary Chairman, SPCA This novel FundRace campaign was inspired by SPCA Legal Advisor Ms. Chan Mo Lin and was conceptualised by Jasmine Low of experiential creative agency, GoInternationalGroup.com. It kicked off on January 10th with a 6-course fundraising dinner that raised RM7500 so far with food and drink sponsored by Modern American restaurant and bar Drop KL (soon to open at The Terraces, TREC) in collaboration with venue host RUYI & Lyn in BSC. Notable guests at the dinner included group managing director / CEO The Star Media Group Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai and Datin Seri Florence Wong, June Wong COO of The Star Media Group, SPCA Chairman Christine Chin-Radford, SPCA Celebrity Ambassador The Platters singer Donne Ray Radford and SPCA Legal Advisor Ms. Chan Mo Lin, Lyn Siew proprietor of RUYI&Lyn and Alison Christ GM of Drop KL. ^* terms and conditions from the respective hosts may apply Ends. SOURCE: DROP KL This press release was issued by PRNews by Go International Group Dotcom, a press release dissemination service. Email us at prnews@gointernationalgroup.com for more info.
Media Release Update January 16, 2018 Kuala Lumpur – A fundraising dinner jointly organised by brand new Modern American restaurant, Drop Bar and Lounge Sdn Bhd (Drop KL) and creative agency Go International Group Dotcom Sdn Bhd brought together 22 esteemed donors and guests of the beneficiary SPCA Selangor, at a ‘pop-up’ event in Bangsar last week. The dinner was graced by animal lovers and long-time supporters of the SPCA Selangor; Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai and Datin Seri Florence Wong, June Wong, Mojgan and Mohamad Hizad, SPCA Chairman Christine Chin-Radford and Celebrity Ambassador, Donne Ray Radford of the Platters fame. Inspired by SPCA Legal Advisor Chan Mo Lin’s many years of endless support for the animals, co-organisers Alison Christ of Drop KL and Jasmine Low of Go International Group planned out the exclusive dinner and have managed to raise RM7501 for the society. Their target is RM15,000 and the campaign will run right through until the final day of Chinese New Year on 2 March 2018. Visit www.simplygiving.com/event/dropklforspcaselangor to donate. Click to view photo gallery. January 3, 2018 Kuala Lumpur – In celebrating the Chinese New Year of the Earth Dog this year, Drop Bar and Lounge Sdn Bhd (Drop KL) has collaborated with RUYI & Lyn and Go International Group Dotcom Sdn Bhd to host a 6-course fundraising dinner in aid of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA Selangor), a non-profit organisation established since 1958. “We are pleased to be able to present our Modern American menu at our first pop-up event, DropUP @ RUYI & Lyn for SPCA Selangor in support of the animal rescue work and to welcome in the Year of the Earth Dog in 2018”, said Alison Christ, Drop KL General Manager and Certified Sommelier (through the Court of Master Sommeliers). “SPCA is extremely grateful and excited by this extraordinarily generous gesture cooked up by Drop KL and Go International Group Dotcom at RUYI & Lyn. We also thank our longtime Board Member, Legal Adviser and superb fundraiser Ms Chan Mo Lin, who constantly comes up with innovative and creative ways to promote the work of SPCA. In 2017 SPCA launched STRAY FREE SELANGOR (SFS), together with our Royal Patron DYMM Tengku Permaisuri Selangor, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, with the aim of finding a Home for Every Soul and spay/neuter as many owned and stray animals as possible so to prevent misery from over-breeding. The proceeds of this event will go towards SFS.” – Christine Chin – Radford, Honorary Chairman, SPCA. “RUYI epitomises unity through cross culinary collaborations – hence our Modern Chinese Yee Sang was designed to commemorate the Year of the Dog and paired in sync with Drop KL’s Modern American Cuisine for a good cause in aid of SPCA,” said Lyn Siew, co-founder and venue sponsor from RUYI & Lyn. 15 animal lovers are invited to participate in the campaign by donating RM500 per person via Asia’s leading crowdfunding platform, Simplygiving.com for a seat at the exclusive dinner valued at RM1200 per person. Once the seat is secured, donors are then invited to participate in a “fundrace” where each person will help raise more funds for the SPCA via their social networks. Note to Editors: At time of press release, the event has been fully booked! Any member of the public can join in, and create their own fundraising page to help spread awareness about the Stray Free Selangor campaign and raise funds for the animals. Any amount of donation is welcomed but donors who pledge a minimum of RM388 will receive a RM100 cash voucher courtesy of SPCA and Drop KL respectively. The person who raises the highest amount of donations will be rewarded with a dinner for two at Drop KL. The campaign will run from today until the last day of Chinese New Year on 2 March. Click here to start: www.simplygiving.com/event/dropklforspcaselangor. A 6-course Modern American gastronomic Journey for the Senses awaits – designed by the team at Drop KL; Chef TJay (USA) showcases the art of slow food cooking influenced by European, Asian and Latin American heritage sourced from the freshest local ingredients. Dinner will be accompanied by a handpicked selection of natural wines by Certified Sommelier, Alison Christ (USA/HK) and superfood cocktails by Tim Clark (NZ). This exclusive experience is sponsored by the management of Drop KL with all proceeds from the dinner donated to the SPCA Selangor in support of its Stray Free Selangor campaign. Diners will also partake in the RUYI & Lyn Prosperity Toss Yee Sang for good fortune and longevity in the Year of the Dog. Guests will be entertained by American singer and Celebrity Ambassador of the SPCA, Donne Ray Radford – lead singer of The Platters (1986-1992) in Las Vegas, USA. This novel event will mark Drop KL’s maiden journey to tantalising Malaysians’ tastebuds with its innovative style of wining and dining hospitality. Drop KL will open its two-level restaurant and rooftop bar at The Terraces, TREC on 438 Jalan Tun Razak in the city centre next month – fulfilling KL-ites’ growing penchant for clean living; eating and drinking natural foods and beverages made from the freshest local ingredients. “Our team brings impeccable Hong Kong hospitality and a Modern American menu for epicureans with a promise of a journey for the senses. Diners will taste innovative cuisine that is inspired by the slow cooking and superfoods movement, taking inspiration from world famous chefs in New York City, Chicago and San Francisco as well as from the North American multicultural melting pot of Asian, Latin American and European influences,” Christ added. As Drop KL has yet to open, and without further ado, the event will “pop-up” at Modern Chinese restaurant, Ruyi & Lyn at 4th Floor Bangsar Shopping Center No. 285, Jalan Maarof, Bukit Bandaraya on 10th January 2018 at 7.30pm. Visit www.simplygiving.com/event/dropklforspcaselangor to start donating. ================================================================== Event title : A JOURNEY FOR THE SENSES; DropUP @ RUYI & Lyn for SPCA Selangor Event date : 10 January 2018 Event venue : RUYI & Lyn, 4th Floor, Bangsar Shopping Centre, 285 Jalan Maarof, Bukit Bandaraya, 59000 KL. Beneficiary : SPCA Selangor will receive 100% of donations Donate : Visit www.simplygiving.com/event/dropklforspcaselangor Event Inquiries : Email rsvp@gointernationalgroup.com ================================================================== *terms and conditions apply Ends. Fact Sheet Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA Selangor) Beneficiary Founded in 1958, SPCA is a well-respected and trusted animal welfare Non-Profit Organisation (Reg No. 1320) based in Ampang Jaya. Over the years, the organisation has gained tremendous goodwill, recognition and support from animal lovers all over Malaysia. Visit http://www.spca.org.my. The 6 functional Pillars of SPCA are: Pillar 1- Temporary Animal Shelter and Adoption Centre Pillar 2- Spay /Neuter programmes ( SFS, SnV) Pillar 3- Inspectorate (inspect cruelty cases highlighted by the public) Pillar 4- Humane Education and Outreach Pillar 5- Government Lobbying ( SPCA Chairman on the National Advisory Board) Pillar 6- MissionHELP (Helping People Help Animals) Drop KL Bar & Lounge Sdn Bhd (Drop KL) Presenting Sponsor & Co-organiser Malaysia’s First Modern American dining experience and rooftop bar Drop KL opens at The Terraces, TREC Kuala Lumpur on 1st February 2018. Drop KL offers a boutique melting pot experience for gastronomes; showcasing the slow food movement from the USA with European, Asian and Latin American cuisine influences paired with natural wines, molecular and superfood cocktails. At sundown; eat, drink and drop to the after-hour beats. Established in Hong Kong since 2000, Drop Hong Kong has clinched numerous industry awards. Visit www.dropkl.com – a journey for the senses. RUYI & Lyn Venue Sponsor A modern Chinese restaurant perched on the top floor of Bangsar Shopping Center, Kuala Lumpur; with over 22,000 sq feet of space, RUYI & Lyn is no ordinary restaurant as it represents a heartfelt desire of the good life. LYN is an acronym for Link Your Network; fulfilling a dream of bringing together people of all races, gender, religion, social backgrounds and nationalities. RUYI & Lyn has lived up to its vision to inspire, and be inspired by innovation in food and beverage hospitality. RUYI was awarded the HAPA Extraordinary Dining – Most Innovative Experience award by Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards and recipient of 12 awards including Golden Chef and Most Creative Menu at the 2016 Malaysian International Gastronomy Festival. Visit www.ruyiandlyn.com. Go International Group Dotcom Sdn Bhd Co-organiser The Go International Group Dotcom vision is to create unforgettable experiences through live events that are powered by technology and inspired by “Movement & Rhythm”. Since 2005, our pioneering spirit along with a passionate team of skilled professionals have delivered innovative events with impact in Kuala Lumpur and Sydney. Visit www.gointernationalgroup.com. Bangsar Shopping Centre Supporting Partner KL’s neighbourhood mall, BSC is a living, breathing, contemporary lifestyle destination that is the nexus of Bangsar’s community. Its success lies in its appeal to a cross section of people – from expats to generations of local families. Its cosmopolitan atmosphere generates a “sense of belonging” making it a home away from home and a must-visit destination for the city’s urban crowd. Visit www.bsc.com.my. The Straits Wine Company Supporting Partner Started in 2006, The Straits Wine Company is now Southeast Asia’s leading and largest wine importer, retailer and distributor, with operations in Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines offering wine solutions to restaurants and hotels including Fullerton, Grand Hyatt, Marina Bay Sands, Resorts World, Mandarin Oriental Group, Drop KL and many more! Visit https://straitswine.com.my/. Ends.