Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Alvin Lim, co-owner of Taps Beer Bar & Cicerone Program Certified Beer Server, shares some stories from behind the scenes of one of Malaysia’s first craft beer bars. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am a Cicerone Program Certified Be…
Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall Occupying its own little lush green wedge on the ground floor corner of 1 Mont Kiara, this vibrant indoor-outdoor oasis is a wonderful little discovery. Dedicated to bringing the Spanish market feel to Kuala Lumpur (‘mer…
Words: Nathaniel Jay Photos: Rich Callahan “Toto, I Don’t Think We’re in a Cafe Anymore” Wizards at Tribeca is not anything I expected. It looks like a cafe that is open and bright with sleek, simple furnishings. The color palette is a tranquil …
Words: Stacey Short & Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan I am a carnivore and not ashamed to say I like meat! When the opportunity arose to visit Vantador: The Dry Aged Steak Boutique – I was intrigued. What is dry-aged steak and what is a Vantador? New to the ci…
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall If I had to summarise Yunnan in just one word, my choice would be an easy one – diversity. This fascinating province in south-west China is known to be one of the country’s most diverse not only in terms of its ethnic …
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall It’s hard to hear the name Shangri-la without it conjuring up images of the utopian world created in James Hilton’s Lost Horizon or indeed the luxury and relaxation associated by the beloved hotel group. Formerly know…
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall Savouring our first sip of Shangri-la Beer’s Black Yak in Dali, Monica and I had no idea of the amazing discovery to which this initiation would lead. Its rich maltiness intrigued and compelled us to investigate this lo…
The Yum List chats with Ashish Sharma, head bartender at the newly opened Bar Trigona at the Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur, and finds out what it’s like to work at one of the city’s most respected bars. What do you do and how did you get into the industr…
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Our last visit to Mikro Café Melawati excited us with their excellent brew, compact menu and leafy casual setting. We’re happy to return today to check out their new menu with additional options for dinner and a couple o…
Words: Alison Brand Photos: Monica Tindall Mention a location to any KL local that involves the best view of Malaysia’s most famous landmark, chic and sophisticated atmosphere, combined with a serious commitment to offering the best quality drinks and food in t…
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall One look at the views from the Grand Hyatt’s Thirty8 restaurant and you know you are sitting in a place with lofty standards for quality and aesthetic. It is no surprise then, that the hospitality team is happy to wel…
Words: Kitty Lang Photos: Monica Tindall Taps Beer Bar in Plaza Arkadia is one of a small few craft beer bars in Kuala Lumpur. Owned by a group of cousins, one of whom is a beer expert, or ‘cicerone’ (the beer equivalent to a sommelier), the concept was born out […]