Month: February 2016

water sports Putrajaya

Flyboard Malaysia, Marine Putrajaya

Words: Kirsten Durward     Photos: The Yum List I’ve always been adventurous when it comes to watersports and there are few things I haven’t tried. However, for sure flyboarding is something new for me.  Balancing on a board held up by jets of water? Sounds like som…

best restaurants Ubd

Spice by Chris Salans, Ubud, Bali

I recall preparing for one of our first media visits to Ubud and seeking recommendations from a very well traveled and culinary groomed girlfriend.  She literally salivated when she insisted we visit Mozaic in Ubud. It wasn’t just the superb cuisine she was recom…

british food solaris

Thyme Kiara, Solaris Mont Kiara

Words:  Monica Clear  Photos:  Monica Tindall The inviting awning outside THYME Kiara, British HomeStyle Kitchen, invites us to Eat, Drink, Chill, and this new two-story restaurant provides just the right package for that.  There is pleasant outdoor seating o…

Will Meyrick restaurants

Hujan Locale, by Will Meyrick, Ubud, Bali

Running a number of top restaurants in Bali, the development of positive relationships with local farmers is essential. Chef Will Meyrick, creator of the famed Sarong, Mama San and Tiger Palm, plays to his strengths in his 2015 opening, Hujan Locale. Combining h…

views in Ubud

The Puhu Restaurant, Padma Resort Ubud

Padma Resort Ubud’s signature restaurant is located on the top floor of the luxury resort. Spectacular panoramas of the valley below and lush encircling forest set an incredible scene, making even the most dedicated of late night diners (hubby included) to arri…

Italian restaurant Ampang

La Risata, 20 Years of Laughter, Ampang

Words:  Kristin Cosgrove     Photos: Monica Tindall In Ampang on an unassuming row of businesses catering to expats and local residents, one eatery recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. This is quite an admirable feat in the highly competitive KL food a…