Aisling Cullen and Monica Tindall Nestled in a row of shop houses in a leafy and peaceful setting is Kenny Hills Bakers, a new bakery specialising in stone milled flour and organic ingredients for their breads and pastries. The interior very much reflects the ar…
Month: May 2015
Yummiest Cheesecakes in Kuala Lumpur
We do love our decadent desserts and you can’t get a much richer ending to a meal, or more luscious accompaniment to a cup of coffee, than a plump sweet slab of cheesecake. Here’s our favourites in our personal list of: Best Cheesecakes in Kuala Lumpur (…
Interview with Shyue Chin, Founder of Roast Factor
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am a micro-roaster, certified barista, baking enthusiast, entrepreneur, wife and a mother to two wonderfully energetic boys. It all began when we lived in Panama and I fell in love with coffee, how easily acc…
The Great Beer Bar, Damansara Uptown, Kuala Lumpur
By Sarah and Ross Jones, and Monica Tindall Quality craft beer is more frequently creeping its way into Malaysia, and The Great Beer Bar is one of the unique places leading the charge. The environment of The Great Beer bar is reminiscent of many a small gastropub in …
Foodlogy, Casual French Restaurant, Sentul, KL
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall At the bottom of Viva Residence in the busy Sentul neighbourhood stands a laid-back, bright and welcoming French inspired eatery, ideal for casual grazing on Gallic fare with far lower price tags than those …
Panchos, Mexican Taqueria, Mid Valley, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall None of my reviews so far have ever begun with an imperative but that’s about to change: go to Panchos. If you’re planning to skip lunch because of a busy schedule, don’t. Go to Panchos. If you’re tired of having p…
Salad Atelier, Sandwiches, Salads & Smoothies, KL
Words: Kristin Cosgrove Photos: Monica Tindall Having lived in KL for four years, I had long given up hope of finding a good salad bar (or ANY salad bar for that matter) where one could custom-build a healthy salad covered in beautiful fresh veggies, a da…
La Cafe Memoire, Great Value Food in TTDI, KL
Words: Eugenie Chan Photos: Monica Tindall A true hidden gem. Amongst the ever-increasing number and popularity of the TTDI area for hipster cafes, trendy joints and friendly pubs; Le Cafe Memoire provides a comfy, homey respite. Serving delicious, g…
Swiss Garden Hotel and Residences Malacca
Swiss Garden Hotel and Residences Malacca were our digs for the night we covered the recent Grand Opening of La Bodega Malacca. The hotel is new, and as such everything is looking clean and sharp. Rooms are complete with all the amenities you’d expect of a hot…
Interview with LS Yip, Founder of Beans Depot
LS Yip, Founder of Beans Depot Interview with LS Yip, Founder of Beans Depot What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am a coffee roaster cum barista. After leaving the corporate world as a HR Manager, I first conducted research on the local coffee […]
Pickle and Fig, TTDI, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall If you’re in the mood to while away a few hours, grazing on wholesome and tasty paninis, salads or pasta dishes whilst sipping on fresh smoothies or a great coffee or two, head to TTDI’s Pickle and Fig where the …
Latitude, Afternoon Tea, Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur
Patricia Podorsek and Monica Tindall Just steps off the train at KL Sentral lies the artsy and cosmopolitan Le Meridien hotel, icon of chic accommodations around the world. Simmered in style and sass, the splashy color and mixed seating of the arrival area known …