Month: February 2015

restaurants behind Hock Choon

La Mexicana, New Dishes, Hock Choon, Ampang

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 …

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 […]

healthy food Avenue K

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…

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…

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 […]

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 …