When fire meets ice: Magic happens when chefs and bartenders get together

The main course at BarKar really showed how good a pairing can be when drinks were curated to be as much a part of the experience as the food itself. — Photos: MICHAEL CHEANG/The Star

Chefs usually work with fire. Bartenders work with ice. But when both elements and professions decide to collaborate, the results can be electrifying.

One of the more fascinating aspects of the recent Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week 2024 was its cocktail pairing dinners, in which prominent restaurants and chefs partnered with acclaimed bars and bartenders to create exclusive dinner menus paired with specially curated cocktails.