A recap of bringing the industry together for the launch of Bar-Fabric STUDIO in Malaysia by Brown-Forman brands last month.
In collaboration with
@drinksconnexion ,
@barpahit , we teamed up to create a space at Pahit as a gathering point for the hospitality community — where bartenders, chefs, operators, and industry friends could come together to connect, exchange ideas, and celebrate what drives the scene forward.
The afternoon began with dishes by
@honeyintherockpj and
@tableandapron , followed by two panel sessions featuring voices from both the restaurant and bar worlds. And the night ended on a high note — with a full bar and kitchen takeover by
@soka_blr , currently ranked #28 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025.
Our first conversation, “Building Brands That Last: Beyond the Opening Hype,” with panelists
@sarahtanweiling @chefsombir @mylow86 , explored what it takes to move past the buzz of opening — and instead build something that evolves, stays relevant, and continues to resonate over time.
We then shifted focus to “Beyond the Bar: Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainable Careers,” moderated by Tien, host of the
@chewonthis_podcast with panelists
@avinashkapoli @cy_shawn @joshua_ivanovic — opening up a wider discussion on growth and longevity within the industry.
A big thank you to our panelists, partners, and everyone from the hospitality community who showed up. 🔥🫶🏻👏🏻
This wouldn’t have been possible without the support of Brown-Forman and Drinks Connexion.
