Azlan Amat – Gaya Island Resort’s Champion Mixologist The Yum List recently tasted some of Gaya Island Resort’s Beverage Supervisor, Azlan Amat’s award winning cocktails and got the low down too on what life’s like behind the b…
Month: June 2013
The Pomelo & Jeff’s Cellar, The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat
Dramatic limestone jungle covered hills, steaming geothermal hot springs and cascading waterfalls set the backdrop to The Pomelo, The Banjaran Hot Springs Retreat’s all day dining location. An open walled restaurant is cooled by natural breezes and ceili…
The Cellar, Macalister Mansion, Penang
The Cellar, Macalister Mansion, Penang Eccentric Design signature to Macalister Mansion, Penang Wine Fridge and Enomatic Machines The Cellar, Macalister Mansion Put the words ‘wine’ and ‘cellar’ together and you’ve already caught my interest. Add to them, ‘…
Five27 Bistro Lounge Dining, The Modern Nordic Food in Malaysia, Straits Quay, Penang, Malaysia
Outdoor Seating – Five27 Straits Quay, Penang Five27 Bistro Lounge Dining, The Modern Nordic Food in Malaysia, Straits Quay I must admit it was with a little hesitation and a touch of intrigue that I ventured a visit to Five27. Nordic cuisine inspired thoug…
Chinese Seafood, Jalan Pedang, Bukit Bintang
* This place is no longer open. Words and Pictures by Kirsten Durward Mention street food in Bukit Bintang and nearly everyone immediately jumps in with Jalan Alor. But if you want to escape the tourist hordes and have a truly local seafood experience in the heart of …
Reef & Rainforest Expedition, The Andaman, Langkawi
Prepare for a brand new experience: champion the environment during daylight hours and indulge in luxury in the evenings! Words and images by Polly Szantor. Twice a day, I found something new in my room, fruit, chocolates or savories, displayed with great artist…
Kota Kinabalu Market and Harbour, Sabah, Borneo
Kota Kinabalu Harbour Words and Pictures by Kirsten Durward If you want to escape your resort or are overnighting in Kota Kinabalu you could do worse than visit the harbour, view the return of the colourful fishing fleet and spend a little time in the local markets …
The Club, Saujana Resort, Shah Alam, Malaysia
The Club Outdoor Landscape The Club, The Antonym of Big Resort Don’t expect lagoon shaped pools with slides and rowdy children splashing, jumping and shrieking with glee. Don’t count on crowds and massive buffets, or countless restaurants and whopping ballroo…
Starhill Culinary Studio, Starhill Gallery, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Polly Szantor shares words and images from the official opening of Starhill Culinary Studio. Master Chef Wai (centre) and the other chefs at Starhill Culinary Studio The launch of Starhill Culinary Studio was as cultured and refined as one would expect fr…