Words: Heather Onderick Pictures: Monica Tindall Exciting things are happening in the newly opened wing of Pavilion Elite, and one of them is the attractive new digs of Acme Bar & Coffee. When the owners have backgrounds in architecture and fas…
Month: May 2017
The Slate – Formerly Indigo Pearl, Phuket Beach Resort
Monica Tindall Location, design, spacious rooms, excellent facilities, and a significant number of food and beverage outlets, make The Slate rate high on our list of top places to stay in Phuket. Location Only 10 minutes from the airport, The Slate sits on the qui…
Thirty8, Dinner With A View, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
Words: Viktor Simonic Photos: Monica Tindall You’ve likely heard it before and you’ll hear it again: Thirty8’s major selling point lies in its awe-inducing 360o view spanning across KL’s cityscape. As soon as we step out of the elevator its floor-to-ceilin…
Pak Loh Chiu Chow, Chinese Restaurant, Starhill Gallery
Monica Tindall Specializing in Chiu Chow cuisine, Pak Loh Chiu Chow in Feast Village of Starhill Gallery offers perhaps one of the most focused Chinese menus we’ve come across in the city. A strong concept, combined with friendly service, a dramatic open kitchen…
J&D Espresso, Bloody Good Coffee, Pavilion Elite, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall Do you ever get café fatigue? Are you tired of hearing that another coffee house has opened up nearby with roasted beans from the hills of Indonesia? No? Neither do I! I love to see new independents bringing their inspir…
Sunday Bubbly Brunch, Villa Danieli, Sheraton Imperial
Words: Hannah Staley Photos: Monica Tindall Having lived in Kuala Lumpur for nearly two years I still hadn’t managed to make my way to the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and was on the lookout for the perfect excuse. Cue Monica with an invitation to join her and Caning …
Chef Johnson Ebenezer, Executive Chef, Nadodi, Engaging Nomadic Cuisine
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I’m the head chef at Nadodi, Engaging Nomadic Cuisine. I’ve been in the hospitality and restaurant industry since 1998. It started as a passion to understand the science behind cooking and progress…
Sitka Eating House and Wine Bar, Modern Asian Cuisine, KL
Words: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall Songs from The Clash are gently playing in the background. The classic clean black lines, white tiles and waffle shelves full of European wines, accompanied by a few longer sprawls of trending cookbooks and ja…
Jameson Whiskey Tasting @ JungleBird, Plaza Damansara
Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Monica Tindall I’m not one to boast, but I have to start this review by proclaiming that I’m now an official Jameson Irish Whiskey Taster – and I have the certificate to prove it. Before the accolades and job offer…
Enak, Malay Cuisine Redefined with a Contemporary Twist, Starhill Gallery KL
Words: Richard Koret Photos: Monica Tindall Nestled two floors below some of Kuala Lumpur’s toniest hotels on the exclusive Starhill Gallery Feast Floor, Enak KL offers the only authentic Malay cuisine among the dozen plus high-end restaurants. Laid ou…
Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur – A Staycation KL
Monica Tindall Sometimes the best weekend getaways are right under our noses. While I might often dream of golden sandy beaches and a sunset cocktail, an equally relaxing break can be found right here in KL. Saving time and money, a staycation in one of the city’s qu…
World Malbec Day, Pampas Steakhouse @ Old Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Sandrina Duniau Photos: Monica Tindall The seventeenth of April pays tribute to Argentina’s most famous grape; a global event celebrating Malbec wine in more than 70 cities all over the world. World Malbec Day took place for the first time on April 1…