KUALA LUMPUR: A doorman ushers you in from out of the sun's glare, where you are greeted by a row of wooden hooks on a wall, which, in another climate would fit coats and scarves. At Coliseum Cafe & Grill Room, in the heart of muggy Kuala Lumpur, you would, at most, hang the hat that has taken the brunt of the sunlight off your head. Rewind 60 years or more, and there would have been gun belts belonging to British officers, tin miners and planters accompanying your headgear. The restaurant is thankfully gun-free today as, more importantly, is the bar. But Singaporeans could soon have a taste of the Coliseum on their own shores, as the new owners seek out a partner to take the iconic brand abroad.

Source: thestar September 18, 2016 01:30 UTC