Words: Araceli Barrera Arismendi Photos: Monica Tindall *** Sadly, La Mexicana is now closed. Guess who has added some more delicious and scrumptious items to their already colorful menu? La Mexicana! Chef Carmela, the wonder woman behind the scenes and …
Month: February 2015
Yasmin Rahim Ismail, London Sandwich Co.
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am Operations and Product Development Director of London Sandwich Co (LSC). I returned to KL after living in London for 25 years and ran my own cafe. I truly got involved in all sides of the the Food and […]
Upbeat Health Bar, Avenue K, Kuala Lumpur
“Time to Shake Things Up: Our mission is to change the way people eat on the go.” Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Residents of KL are busy. In a single day, we might try to squeeze exercise, culture, and a social life around the demands of work, sc…
Spa Village, Tanjong Jara Resort
Without doubt, YTL’s Spa Village brand across the country is one of the most highly respected and desirable names in the industry. Weaving together a magical formula of well-designed spaces, highly skilled therapists and locally inspired treatments, peacefu…
Epic Fit Meals Co., Healthy Delivery, Damansara Perdana
Words: Kristin Cosgrove Photos: Monica Tindall There are many great health food delivery services popping up around KL, but many require ordering at least a day advance – until now. Epic Fit Meals Co. is the first healthy meal delivery service to off…
Romance in Malaysia, Tanjong Jara Resort
Tanjong Jara Resort – The Rock A rocky outcrop juts from the coastline, supporting a white linen-dressed table for two. Aquamarine waters swirl around its base, and the sun’s golden rays reflect off the water streaking a shimmering trail to the shore’s e…
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked cookies to distract from trivial angsts, and Doubletree by Hilton plays this to their full advantage. Upon arrival guests to the hotel are offered a hot-out-of-the-oven enormous cookie. These signature …
Where Does Our Seafood Come From?
By Dr. Gerry Goeden I have written a few reports about sustainable eating and seafood and find that more and more, people want to know what is not only good for them but good for the environment. The world loves seafood and Asians are certainly at the top of the […]
Ili Sulaiman, Founder DISH by Ili, Kuala Lumpur
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? We are a food service that provides wholesome food delivery in tiffin carriers. I’ve always worked in events and have always had a passion for food and cooking. When I was living away in London, I landed a […]
Makan Kitchen, Doubletree by Hilton, Johor Bahru
Chef Carlos heads the kitchen at Makan Kitchen, ensuring everything is of top-notch quality, and just as equally important, that staff interact and communicate with guests Featuring local favourites from Chinese, Malay, Indian and Pastry kitchens, Makan Ki…
DISH by Ili, Healthy Food Delivery in a Tiffin, KL
DISH by Ili is the most unique service we’ve come across in our investigations of healthy food delivery in KL over the past month. By dispatching meals in a tiffin carrier, this young cook, possibly without even recognizing it, is providing one of the most earth …
Chocolate Trail @ Harbour City 2015, Hong Kong
Hurry hurry hurry! This is the last week to make your luscious chocolate fantasies a reality. Harbour City Hong Kong’s annual mega event, “Chocolate Trail,” ends March , 2015. The largest shopping mall in Hong Kong has been transformed into Chocoland, and this …