Food and luxury travel – Malaysia and the world
Frangipaani, The Republik Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Rich Callahan How is it that a beautiful space can make good food taste even better? An excellent example of this mysterious phenomenon can be found in the newly renovated Republik, an elegant build…
Macalister Mansion Penang Monica Tindall There’s no doubt that Penang is filled with beautiful boutique hotels, each with their own character and charm. With so much choice, you could easily stay in a different property on every visit. We have a special fo…
Gen Georgetown Monica Tindall Exciting things are happening in the culinary scene in Penang! Just one of many is the relocation of Gen in Georgetown, a restaurant serving contemporary Malaysian cuisine, from Lebuh Pesgrave to The Prestige Hotel. Another is the …
Mish Mash Penang Monica Tindall In their own words, Mish Mash Penang, “… dedicates itself to the art of fine drinking. Serving craft cocktails, artisanal spirits and more than 80 different varieties of whiskies sourced from different parts of the globe.&…
Awesome Canteen Penang Monica Tindall Awesome Canteen Penang is well known for its great coffee and café menu offering healthy options for a range of diets. Most notably, people following a paleo lifestyle quickly found comfort in this kitchen. What many don’t k…
BLANC – Contemporary French Cuisine Monica Tindall It was at Macalister Mansion in Penang several years back that I first saw light being shone on Malaysia’s future culinary potential. It has never been debatable that the country has much to offer in traditional …
I Putu Wirawan – Creative Cocktails In this interview with I Putu Wirawan, assistant beverage manager at Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort, The Yum List learns some fun stories from behind the scenes. What is your current position and how did you get into th…
Ome by Spacebar Coffee Monica Tindall Ignore all of your mother’s warnings about venturing down dark alleyways on your own as those narrow lanes are precisely where you want to be in Penang. From hidden bars to art galleries, vibrant wall murals to some of the best c…
Hanjan Eatery Soju Bar Monica Tindall On the current “What’s Hot” list in Penang, Hanjan Eatery Soju Bar is gaining quite a reputation. Weekends are packed, and locals are saying it’s best to make a reservation to guarantee a table. Apparently, the key to this Kore…
Rise and Shine by Tapestry KL Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Rich Callahan My long weekend mornings are usually pretty lazy affairs – sleep in, coffee and maybe a slow walk/run depending on my alcohol consumption the night before. Our recent visit to Rise and S…
French Bistro Bangsar Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Rich Callahan My first flirt with international travel came when I was fifteen. A cousin married a French man, and my auntie needed a travel companion to go and visit her. I barely knew where to find France …
