Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
The Revolution Has Begun! Coffee aficionados are becoming increasingly spoiled for choice with the uprising of the micro-roasting industry in Malaysia. Consultation with a local expert notes no less than 12 boutique roasters around the city. That’s not to m…
Louise Miller and Monica Tindall If you are heading for BEAM (an acronym for Bean Expedition at Manufactory) expecting only a decent brew with delicious cake, you will have seriously underestimated this place. What lies in store is significantly more than good c…
Words: Dominique Montiel Photos: Monica Tindall Greeted by the strong smell of roasted coffee and the warmth of a homey locale, I prepared myself for the boutique feel of Roast Factor Glee. Situated in the outskirts of the city, more specifically Ba…
By Kirsten Durward A bit belated perhaps but I did promise the lovely Monica Tindall to include a few of my favourite spots for eat, drink and stay when visiting home in the UK last summer. So finally here are a couple of fresh selections from my family’s home st…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall We are a little belated in the celebration, but April 17 is designated as world Malbec day. And who is going to turn down an opportunity to taste some of this Argentinian flagship red wine variety? Certainly n…
Kai Bin Tan What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I’m the founder of Blaq Coffee. We do coffee bean subscription featuring small batch coffee roasters in Malaysia. I have always been a coffee lover. I used to drink lots of coffee from a variety […]
The hottest new property to hit the KL accommodation scene is Vive Hospitality’s first hotel concept in this region, Qliq Damansara. Located in the vibrant enclave of Damansara Perdana, Qliq Damansara is surrounded by bustling business and leisure centres. …
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall I’m pleasantly surprised on entering the fresh and vibrant space that is Hugos by Modesto in Damansara. On the second floor of the Hotel Qliq, accessible from Empire Damansara, servicing both hotel guest…
Words: Dominique Montiel Photos: Monica Tindall As I ventured into the mystical, unknown, and promising land of Pavilion’s 7th floor I struggled to quiet my giggling excitement. I felt like a little girl discovering that there were colours other than pi…
Japan and Korea must be two of the best-known countries in the world for commitment to developing skin care technologies and investment in treatments to promote beauty and ever-lasting youth. Dr. Joe Shigemoto and Couer Esthetique, brings the wisdom of both …
By Kirsten Durward We don’t eat out much in Brancaster as my niece and her mother have a beautiful home overlooking the Broads and we are all very happy in the garden with local produce picnics or having cooked up a Sunday roast dinner together. But this …
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I’m a Spanish Chef. Definitely there are two main reasons I entered the world of gastronomy: my passion for food, and my mother cannot cook 🙂 Share with us an interesting story from behind the scenes. In one […]