Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Inspired Fine Japanese Cuisine Given a tour of Nihonbashi, most of you could easily guess where we’d choose to sit. We totter past the yakitori station, check out the refrigerated sushi bar, smile at couples at dining tables for two, poke our heads in the private ro…
Huong Tran and Monica Tindall Croisserie Artisan Bakery, once a quaint neighborhood bakehouse, has taken on a refreshed lease of life with new management, a revamp of the menu, and an attractive renovation. Although appearing to be relatively small, this littl…
Hannah Staley and Monica Tindall We think the coolest thing to hit Jalan Kemuja this month is 44 Bar. Currently taking up residence within DR.Inc, Bangsar and presenting a unique drinking experience to the city, this place should definitely be on your end of year ‘…
“A Culinary Homecoming – Celebration of Sri Lankan Lagoon Crab” Jointly owned by cricket legends Mahela Jayawardane and Kumar Sangakkara, and culinary star Dharshan Munidasa, Ministry of Crab was set up for success right from its inception. All three celebrit…
Words by Louise Miller Photos by Monica Tindall Tucked away in the deepest corner of Mont Kiara’s neighbourhood mall, nestles a new outlet of Real Food, the latest branch of the independent company that originated as a tiny little organic cafe in Singapore. Now ru…
Spending only 36 hours in Colombo, we’re looking for a hotel that can offer us a good night’s sleep, a nutritious breakfast and easy access to the city. With the additional bonuses of ocean views and a clean contemporary setting, OZO Colombo more than fulfils those …
DreamSS Coffee Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Monica Tindall When DreamSS.coffee shop owner Aaron was in grade school, his English teacher told him that when you wanted more of something, all you had to do was add an ‘s’. So, when it came time to name his and his wif…
The Never-Ending Stream at 103 Coffee Workshop Han San Hau and Monica Tindall It’s no secret that many café-hopping Instagrammers have a preference for an “empty” setting when they visit the latest industrial chic eating establishment to pop up in a trendy local…
What was formerly an asylum brandishing distinctive Colonial architecture in the heart of Colombo has recently been bestowed a renewed lease of life: this round with a much swankier theme. Now housing some of the city’s finest shops and galleries, Arcade Indepe…
Kristin Cosgrove and Monica Tindall On a gloomy and rainy recent afternoon, Monica and I found ourselves in what has to be the sunniest corner of Melawati, Playground Coffeery. Like a bright orb in a starless sky, Playground Coffeery is bringing the Aussie coffee …
A grand old colonial bungalow in the centre of Colombo houses what must soon become one of Sri Lanka’s hippest restaurants. Rare at Residence, part of Residence by Uga, is one of the newer elegant dining eateries in the city, and the team here is doing things with foo…
Setting foot in a new country for the first time mostly fills me with excitement. A mild apprehension of the unknown however can sometimes hinder my full enjoyment. A sure way to allow the pleasure of travel to take full helm for me is having a prearranged airport tra…