Month: July 2018

Urutan Malaysia, A Signature Massage Based in Malay Traditions

Urutan Malaysia, A Massage Based on Local Traditions

Monica Tindall Spas in Asia tend to place a high value on local traditions and treatments. Thai massage, Balinese wellness, Indian Ayurveda and Korean beauty regimes are all well promoted within the spa industry (both locally and internationally). Malaysia, h…

Formaldehyde-free Hair Straightening

Formaldehyde-free Hair Straightening Treatment KL

Monica Tindall Goodness knows I was not blessed with lovely lush locks nor with the patience to deal with my unfortunately frizzy hair. I’ll attempt to get away with not washing my hair for as long as possible but, truly, after two days without a wash and blow it turns […]

Smallfry Natural Wines

Smallfry Natural Wine Dinner, Grano Pasta Bar

Monica Tindall While natural wines have made a splash on the market around the world, they’re just a drop in the glass in Malaysia. Things are beginning to change though: with both an increase in knowledge about wine production and concerns over sustainability an…

W1 Bangsar Menu Summer

W1 Bangsar Menu – Bring on Summer!

Words: Kitty Lang    Photos: Monica Tindall What can I say about W1, that hasn’t already been said by the steady stream of faithful reviewers and customers, since its opening just last year? I was excited, for the first time, to review somewhere I already know and l…

Fat Olive Food Garage, Verve Mont Kiara

Fat Olive Food Garage, Verve Shops Mont Kiara

Words: Nathaniel Jay      Photos: Monica Tindall I could easily begin and end my dining experience at Fat Olive Food Garage with the Mixed Tapas Platter! Really, it is that good. The rest of the menu is imaginative, focused and delicious but truly I would die happy …

June Baek, bartender Court Martial Bar, Singapore

June Baek, Resident Mixologist Court Martial Bar

What do you do and how did you get into the industry? My name is Jiyoon Baek but you can call me June and I’m the Resident Bartender and Mixologist at JW Marriott Singapore South Beach. Where I am today, in all honesty, by chance! It started two years ago […]