Cover Underground Above ground will see a mashup of mouthwatering wines and contemporary cuisine (Photo: Samantha Lim)

Led by a world-class sommelier, a nonconformist chef and a renowned restaurateur, Underground has been running pop-up dining experiences in the most unlikely of places

Harder to track than cartoon criminal Carmen Sandiego, the pop-up dining establishment simply known as Underground has a special knack for selecting the most unique of venues for their pop-ups. The series started at a heritage shophouse before segueing to several speakeasies and will run its final session of 2020 in one of Kuala Lumpur's icons: the KL Tower.

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If the thought of pairing 360-degree views with 282-metre-high fine dining makes your pulse quicken, this experience is for you. The dinner will unfold at Atmosphere 360, the only revolving restaurant in the Klang Valley.

"It’s a huge production," says sommelier Alison Christ, who is one of the organisers. "Coordinating the artists, the wine, and the food has been a delicate dance, which is why, unless you RSVP via me, the event is closed to the general public."

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Photo 1 of 2 Sommelier Alison Christ, who hails from NYC, has a bit of a rock and roll vibe to her (Photo: Alison Christ)
Photo 2 of 2 Champagne Charles Ellner is one of the seven beverages that will be served on December 18th (Photo: Alison Christ)

Recognisable by her rock and roll vibe, Christ, who originally hails from New York City, has been helping Malaysian audiences rethink the way they see wines and wine enjoyment for three years and counting.

The Underground Above Ground dinner will pair seven courses with seven different drinks ranging from cocktails to champagne, including two bottles of bubbly from Champagne Charles Ellner.

"As a sommelier I'm really trying to advocate drinking more champagne," asserts Christ. "If I had my way in the world, people would drink champagne every day. I love pairing food with champagne because of its versatility. You can pair everything from oysters and caviar to Wagyu with champagne. Plus, Charles Ellner makes a whole range of champagnes so pairings are ultra flexible."

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Christ has been in cahoots with Chef Joeri Timmermans and restaurateur Lyn Siew since Underground began their much coveted dinners, so don't miss the opportunity to meet the terrific trio in the flesh.

See below for an idea of the kind of dishes that Chef Joeri Timmermans will be sending over the pass.

TATLER TIP: While not all of Underground's pop-up dinners come with live entertainment, this one will see special performances by artists Mei Lin Hii and Arnaud Blondel.

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Booking Details

When: December 18, 2020 from 6.30pm onwards (arrive on time to catch the sunset)

Where: KL Tower (Atmosphere 360), 2 Jalan Punchak Off, Jalan P Ramlee, Kuala Lumpur

Price: RM888 nett inclusive of wine pairing (full payment in advance is required)

Contact: RSVP with Alison Christ at +6018 236 3952

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