To celebrate Three X Co’s 8th anniversary, co-founder Angeline Tan shares what it takes to sustain a successful bar

Hello,

While Three X Co has offered a place for respite over craft cocktails for the past eight years, it is really in the last three it has made waves on the global map. “We’ve grown from a hidden speakeasy behind a barber shop into a brand recognised beyond Malaysia,” founder Angeline Tan smiles. Read more from the interview here. 

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Also in this week’s newsletter:

• Christmas in a box: hampers and gifts that everyone will adore
• How Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown weaves genuine hospitality into every gesture
• What is the ‘Rule of Threes’ when selecting cheeses for a charcuterie board?
• From timing to packaging, a thoughtful guide to giving food gifts
• Legacy Building: What do you do with 100,000 tea cakes?

See you next week!
Katelyn Tan
Dining Editor, Malaysia

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