There are only five restaurants in New York granted three Michelin stars, and a Malaysian is a cellar sommelier in one of them. Madeline Teh, an entrepreneur-turned-wine aficionado, tells Prestige about her journey from running a nail salon in KL to selling wine in one of the Big Apple’s most prestigious establishments.
Prestige: From nails in Malaysia to wines in the US—what a fascinating journey indeed!
Madeline: That is true. My husband is Indonesian and has a lot of family in the US, so we did spend a lot of time there. We’d come back for a while to be closer to family, which is when I started Glitters Salon, and then it was time to go back. At the time, my business was not too big, so we agreed that I would split my time between both countries. It went on like that for a while, and in the meantime, the kids graduated from school. I had more time on my hands for my other interests, which included wine!
What year was this?
It was 2019. I could plan my time around my classes, manage the business in KL, be with the kids in the US, and visit vineyards in Europe. I did my wine courses in Burgundy and Bordeaux as well as New York – basically, if it fit my schedule, I did it. Through the salon, I met people from all walks of life, many of whom are from the wine industry, and I benefitted greatly from all these relationships. But at the time, this was just a hobby! I kept passing the exams, so I simply kept going.
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FEELING NEAT
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CROWNED AS KING
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ART DECO DREAMS
Khoon Hooi and PRESTIGE hosted an exclusive afternoon tea unveiling the eponymous designer's Art Deco-inspired collection, where guests embraced couture in anticipation of the PRESTIGE KL Ball.
MYTH OF THE MAN
In dedication to his late mother, Myth: Evolution’ takes us through the personal and professional journey of Dato’ Sri Bernard Chandran through the vision of the dragon.
GREEN IS THE WARMEST COLOUR
From green initiatives to mythical beast-imbued writing instruments, our eclectic list of toys is sure to usher in the end-of-year cheer.
FOOD AWAKENING
From shopping sprees to setting off for Sabah and savouring some weekend hotel dining, it looks like food lovers are in for a busy month ahead.
AUTUMN JAUNTS
From deep waters off the coast of Singapore to the racetracks of Dubai, our travel recommendations for November ensures diversity in choice, and excitement in the experience.
REDEFININING URBAN LIVING
Sustainability, safety, and style come together in the innovative Swedish marque's latest all-electric compact SUV, designed for the modern city dweller.
PORT OF CALL
During the last week of September every year, the action in the Mediterranean’s glamorous enclave of Monte Carlo shifts to the famous Port Hercules for the annual Monaco Yacht Show, allowing visitors a glimpse of some of the finest yacht launches.
THE FIRST WAVES
From backstage interviews to KL cuisine under the Johor sun, the Ombak Festival's debut made its mark.
