Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Monica Tindall This afternoon we get a sneak preview of an Italian wine dinner combining the talents of chef Ricky Parlanti, of Prego at The Westin Kuala Lumpur, and winemaker, Girogio Pelissero, the owner of Pelissero Estate in Treiso, Italy. The official dinne…
Monica Tindall High ceilings, shiny surfaces and giant lamps shaped like Hollywood studio lights make us feel as if we’re on a film set at Kwee Zeen, Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara. The standard of service matches the setting, and it’s here where we try the hotel’s …
Monica Tindall I’m going to make a big statement in my introduction and say that The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi is currently my favourite resort on the island. Only two months old, the resort has recently opened after comprehensive work. In the construction of 70 gue…
Monica Tindall Boasting the status of being the only fine dining Chinese restaurant on the island, Hai Yan at The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi is a sight to behold. A lagoon lined walkway lit with small lights leads the way to the entrance. At the reception, a giant chand…
Monica Tindall “Adults-only”, “bar” and “sunset” were the only three words needed to make Horizon at The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi our first stop on our weekend visit to the island. Then there’s the blurb about the classical elements of Ancient Greece (earth, wate…
Monica Tindall Sundays in KL are perfect for dim sum brunches and Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara’s Cantonese restaurant, Wan Chun Ting, has a delicious line-up. Located on the first floor of the newly opened luxury hotel, Wan Chun Ting, is a beautiful setting. A l…
Monica Tindall The festive season is upon us and while we want to look our best for the almost daily celebrations and get-togethers, it’s easy to let the fitness and beauty routine slide. Lucky for us, however, BE Urban Wellness offers a complete package to rejuven…
Danny Thompson In this interview, Danny Thompson, owner of W1 Dining & Cocktails, shares some stories from behind the scenes. What do you do and how did you get into the industry?Hello! I’m the operating director of W1 in Bangsar. Not operating like a doctor, I…
Monica Tindall Beach, pool and sea – The Beach Grill at The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi has all three. A stylish, contemporary, open-walled pavilion encourages guests to soak up the surrounds and relax with a refreshing cocktail and a simple menu of salads, sandw…
Words: Chris Moore Photos: Monica Tindall Genius is defined in the Oxford English Dictionary as “an exceptionally intelligent person or one with exceptional skill in a particular area of activity” and imaginative is “having or showing creativity or inven…
Words: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall Walking into the breezy light space of Skillet @ 163 always energizes me. I can see the chefs working like clock gears in the kitchen. Each action is precise and affects another action; working in harmony they n…
Words: Chris Moore Photos: Monica Tindall Let me get something out of the way right off the bat: tapas are not exclusively Spanish dishes! Now, I understand that those very words may promote an uprising in the most patriotic of Spaniards, but it’s a fact. Though …