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Another Glass of Bolly, Patsy? Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall The time-old tradition of Sunday brunch is something that I particularly enjoy. Follow that up with a healthy dose of retail therapy (to shake off those extra calories, of course) and …
Dr Anjalee Mohandas Nair Dr Anjalee Mohandas Nair tells how she first became attracted to the industry of cosmetic dermatology and some tips for maintaining flawless skin. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am a cosmetic dermatologist and growi…
Favola – Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur Favola, Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur’s Italian restaurant, gifts diners with a small piece of Venice in its setting. Grand arches, fresco murals and paper mâché carnival masks make lively décor. The cuisine, however, is dist…
Words: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall Recently opened Marco Creative Cuisine, is an experimental restaurant looking to introduce Malaysians to a fine food experience at a reasonable price. As you walk in, the blend of colors is reminiscent of Men…
Botanica + Co Bangsar South Words: Sandrina Duniau Photos: Monica Tindall Monica and Caning were already at the table when I arrived at Botanica + Co Bangsar South. Though the two of them had been before, it was my first time. I had heard however of the restaurant pre…
Monica Tindall Inspired by our Bordeaux trip last summer, this year we’ll be heading to northern Italy and Austria for some further wine exploration. It just so happens however that we have a few days before our official trip begins so we’re planning on spending so…
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall What shrieks luxury and indulgence louder than a glass of fine champagne? Well, if you put it in a sophisticated venue, such as the Grand Hyatt, multiply the glass a few times over and throw in some tasty canapés, you …
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I’m the General manager of The Social Group of Restaurants. It’s a long story. Cut short… I was an IT student doing my advanced diploma and hence was looking for a part-time job as a server to feed […]
Words: Viktor Simonic Photos: Monica Tindall It can be a hard thing to find a slice of quiet, relaxed ambience, combined with quality, contemporary European cuisine near the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Even scarcer in the city are European dishes, whose ingred…
Iketeru Monica Tindall Waterfalls, ponds and tropical greenery induce a feeling of overall wellness and peace as we leisurely enter Iketeru from the eighth floor of the Hilton Kuala Lumpur. While other restaurants in the hotel have been through facelifts and re…
Monica Tindall Mestrae, Shoes with Interchangeable Heels, 3 Pairs in 1! You can sort the veteran travellers from the rookies by the amount of luggage they carry. Lifers zip in and out of airports bringing only the bare essentials; often only what fits in a carry on. …
Monica Tindall Chynna is another Hilton brand that has done extraordinarily well in a city with fierce competition. Chinese restaurants, small, large and on palatial scales are on just about every corner, in every venue imaginable. In the elegant dining scene h…