Exciting things are happening at The Majestic Malacca! Celebrity chef Melba Nunis has recently taken over the kitchen, and the hotel’s first floor restaurant has been rebranded as Melba at the Mansion. The first floor vantage point at The Majestic Malacca sees i…
Month: February 2017
Agak Agak, Contemporary Malaysian Cuisine & A Social Enterprise, APW, Bangsar
Words: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall Located in the hip and cool urban space, APW, restaurant Agak Agak, gives diners a chance to sample some Malaysian favorites and Asian interpretations with creative twists; all while supporting a good cause. …
Cabana Açai Bar, Healthy Food in Publika, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Robin Pascucci Photos: Monica Tindall What does a fragile, nutrient-packed berry from the Brazilian rainforest have in common with mixed martial arts? A lot, according to the owners of Cabana, a new açai bar that brightens up the lower floor of Publik…
Arthur’s Bar & Grill, Shangri-La Hotel KL, Best Happy Hours
Arthur’s Bar & Grill Between the Moon and New York City Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall Stepping into Arthur’s Bar and Grill at the Shang, I couldn’t help but think of a popular movie from my childhood era, Arthur (starring Dudley Moore). Maybe it wa…
Robert Marchetti, Creative Director and Owner, Double Six
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I’m a Restaurateur, Chef & Designer. I started at age 13 washing dishes. Share with us an interesting story from behind the scenes. The ever evolving Hospitality scene is forever changing so you need t…
Nobu Kuala Lumpur, Valentine’s Day Menu, Sky High Dining and Romance
Words: Katrina de Laszlo Photos: Monica Tindall The fun starts as soon as you enter the lift on the ground floor of Menara 3 Petronas. A quick trip and you reach the Sky Lobby where you are then guided to the next lift, which literally takes you all the […]
Luretta D.O.P. Isetan, 1 Utama, A Lesson in Italian Passion
Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Innocuously hidden away on the top floor of Isetan in One Utama, surrounded by Japanese restaurants, is an absolute treasure trove of cured meats, stockpiles of virgin olive oils, Mediterranean chee…
The Yard, Homemade Pies and Shakes, The Intermark, KL
Words: Monica Larrieu Photos: Monica Tindall Named after the wildly popular Kelis song from the early 2000s, “Milkshake,” The Yard is a small “mom and pop” shop, owned by Nazri Adam, that offers a variety of luscious milkshakes an…
Sapore, New Spanish & Italian Restaurant, Ampang
Words: Hannah Staley Photos: Monica Tindall I love Spanish and Italian cuisines so when I see a menu that features both, I know I will be in for a treat. Sapore, Italian for flavor, is one of a number of small independent restaurants to recently open its doors […]
Bonfire Restaurant & Bar, Newly-opened at Starling Mall, Damansara Uptown
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Bonfires make me think of my brother. Every summer, he gathers any available family member for a three-day celebration of fresh food, cool cocktails, and feisty company out in the woods under the trees. At t…
Five Fab Outings from The Gold Coast
When you’re ready to give the theme parks a boot and breathe in more natural turf, the Gold Coast has much to offer. Here are our top five spots to soak up the region’s natural beauty – all a half or full day trip from the coast. Best Day Trips From […]
Frances Voon, Cake Designer, Little Collins Cakery and Cafe
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I guess I consider myself an entrepreneur. Right now in my life, I’ve found my “calling” as a cake designer. I’m a classic case of the “accidental baker” as I’m actu…