Words: Chris Moore Photos: Monica Tindall After a decade in Asia, I’ve had my eyes opened by many new experiences within a wide variety of cultural norms. One observation I’ve made is that themed bars are accepted: actually, they seem to be perceived as downrig…
Month: October 2017
Wild Honey Singapore, Breakfast and Brunch
Monica Tindall THE place for all-day breakfast in Singapore is Wild Honey. Formed out of the simple love of the morning meal, Wild Honey, open since 2009, has become an institution in Singapore. Acknowledging limitless possibilities and drawing inspiration fr…
Eat-In Counters, ISETAN – The Japan Store, Kuala Lumpur
Monica Tindall One of the hottest food and beverage openings over the last year has been The Table on the fourth floor of ISETAN – The Japan Store. This group of stylish dining restaurants has consistently wowed guests with Michelin-starred chefs, the best cheese…
Quivo Third Anniversary Fiesta, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
Words: Chris Moore Photos: Monica Tindall Boleh Lah! These are about the only words that can justifiably sum up the scene in Pavilion throughout the weekend of October 6th-8th. Imagine walking into Pavilion, a high-end shopping center in the heart of Kuala Lu…
Evert Onderbeke, Head Chef, Soleil, DC Mall
The Yum List interviews Chef Evert Onderbeke of Soleil in DC Mall. What do you do and how did you get in the industry I’m the head chef and co-founder of Soleil, which first opened in Petaling Jaya but has since moved (last December) to Damansara City Mall. I was […]
Tatsu, Japanese Restaurant, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
Words: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall Walking into Tatsu is a pretty ethereal experience. The charcoal grey interior is immediately calming. The ambiance is tranquil, with Joan Miro looking Japanese character paintings lining the walls, and fl…
Trace Restaurant and Bar @ Element Kuala Lumpur
Monica Tindall Magnificent skyline vistas are the immediate attraction of the the 40th floor restaurant, Trace Restaurant and Bar, at Element Kuala Lumpur. Views are soon a mere distraction, however, as we quickly learn that the kitchen team here are serious ab…
Venezuelan Gastronomic Festival 2017, InterContinental KL
Monica Tindall The Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in Malaysia in conjunction with the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur invite guests to dine on a feast of authentic Venezuelan dishes prepared by celebrity chef Tamara Rodriguez at the Venezuelan …
Rémy Cointreau Malaysia Launch, Sofitel Damansara
Monica Tindall Hosted in one of KL’s newest hotels, Sofitel Damansara, Rémy Cointreau launched its official partnership with Malaysia at the end of last month. Described by Rémy Cointreau Senior Vice President Asia, David Ennes, as having been in a court…
Flechas de Los Andes, Rothschild + Noma, Stoked
Monica Tindall There’s nothing like the name “Rothschild” to grab a wine lover’s attention. Add “chef from Noma” and you’re guaranteed to make any serious gourmet sit up and listen. Put both together and you have one fortunate and very happy bunch of diners, and su…
Soleil, DC Mall, French Sunday Brunch
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall When I think of celebrities I tend to conjure up the likes of talented athletes like David Beckham or talented actors like Nicole Kidman, but not often talented chefs. Yet …
Exploring Miami’s Key Biscayne – Top Travel Tips
Exploring Miami’s Key Biscayne The barrier island of Key Biscayne, a mere 15-minute drive from downtown Miami, is home to picturesque white sand beaches, two state parks, and a diverse array of restaurants and resorts. Formerly a coconut plantation, the tiny se…