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Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall Cocktail culture in Kuala Lumpur isn’t a new thing, although it certainly feels like it with the number of watering holes popping up in the most unusual locations, reviving interest in overlooked parts of the city and …
There’s something about water views that feel so peaceful. Gazing at the horizon, with nothing but the blue sea between myself and the skyline, somehow induces an instant state of calm. aVi Spa at Avillion Port Dickson does just that – and that’s before we’ve even s…
Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall Constant Entertainment: Caning Gastro pubs are always good for a relaxing, fun time, and the chilled vibe set of The Eighth Avenue certainly doesn’t disappoint. I wasn’t quite sure what to expec…
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? The wellness industry is unlike any other industry. I chose this trade out of passion as one can empower others to reach their peak performance and achieve a lifestyle of optimal wellness through spa experiences, …
Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall Hola! Want to know the best kept secret in town? Every Thursday night Sebastian’s Gastro Bar is playing host to Venezuelan celebrity chef Tamara Rodriguez who is rolling out some heavenly Latin American speci…
Melba at the Mansion is The Majestic Malacca’s newly revamped restaurant, helmed by celebrity chef Melba Nunis. In case you didn’t catch it, we had an exquisite sampling of Kristang cuisine for dinner on the night of our arrival to Malacca, and here you can find a li…
Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall After being dropped off by my Uber driver out the front of what looks like a derelict industrial wasteland, I wandered inside (past Pulp cafe) to discover a rather fantastic conservation-minded factory conversion. Fr…
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall Before moving to the vibrant city of Kuala Lumpur, I was living in London, and an ex-beau of mine would take me to Lincolnshire most weekends where we would spend our time cycling around the fields and lakes, brea…
The garden setting of The Verte provides a glorious place to soak up the delights of its tropical seaside resort location. Sheltered amongst the lush landscaping of Avillion Port Dickson, a verdant estate surrounds the converted bungalow, and from The Lookout o…
Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall Ooh la la! There’s nothing better than the anticipation of going somewhere nice for dinner; planning an outfit, getting a tad dressier than usual, and hoping for something more of an event than just a meal. That …
The Yum List chats with Chef Chan Hon Meng, better known as Hawker Chan, or Malaysian born Michelin Starred Chef now residing in Singapore, about his rise to fame, his recent collaboration with Tiger Streats, and plans for the future. How did you get into the indust…
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall I’m obsessed with pizza. Pizza knows the way to my heart unlike any other food. Its been a huge part of my food life for so long and my love affair with it has stood the test of time – from my college […]