Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Monica Tindall “A renaissance of old world values” Madame Fan, at first glance, looks like a glamorous restaurant from colonial times. It’s a place you imagine high-society wining, dining and making deals. The mix of old school and Chinese charm somehow, though…
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Ziffy Kitchen & Espresso Bar is a bright addition to Sunway Nexis Mall in Kota Damansara. Surrounded by a bunch of cafes it must try hard to stand out in the crowd. The team at Ziffy Kitchen & Espresso Bar, however…
Monica Tindall The international Beach Road Kitchen at JW Marriott Hotel Singapore Beach Road provides a vibrant buffet of cuisines from around the world for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Live cooking stations add some eatertainment to the menu and ensure fussy …
Italian food is a love of ours and we’re fortunate that there are quite a number of great Italian restaurants in Kuala Lumpur. From family friendly to upscale and romantic, there are a solid number of choices. Wood-fired pizza, hand-made pasta, meticulou…
Dr Yap Hae Mun of MAC Clinic Bangsar chats with The Yum List about aesthetic medicine and shares some stories from behind the scenes. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am an aesthetic practitioner (Qualification: M.D. (RUS), Dip. of Aesthetic Me…
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan The newest bar on the KL cocktail scene brings meticulous attention to detail in handcrafted cocktails and boutique Japanese spirits to the city centre with a well-loved maestro in the industry, Sam Kinugawa, in the s…
“Purveyors and exporters of fine Australian wines from boutique, high-quality producers.” Monica Tindall There’s something about small, independent providers (of just about anything) that I find attractive. Boutique industries almost always show more ca…
Monica Tindall Popularly nicknamed, the Red Carpet Facial, CooLifting has taken the celebrity world by storm. Said to reduce the appearance of your skin by 10 years in five minutes, of course, I couldn’t wait to give it a go! The team at Lyfe Clinic in PJ have the tech…
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Words that come to mind stepping off the elevator into the lobby of the new Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur: Elegance. Style. Sophistication. Long, clean lines greet guests in understated shades of gray and ivory…
Monica Tindall Contemporary Japanese cuisine with whispers of Korean flavours and charm from around the world are delivered from the kitchens of Akira Back. Conceptualized by celebrity chef Akira, who was born in Korea, raised in the USA and sports a comprehens…
Kevin Yong, pastry chef of W Kuala Lumpur, shares some of the challenges encountered when learning to be a chef and a few stories from behind the scenes. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? Hello! I am Kevin Yong, the Pastry Chef of W Kuala Lumpur. …
Photos: Monica Tindall Words: Kirsten Durward Dionysus Asia, with the 9 Vines Festival, has exploded wine and dining events around Kuala Lumpur during the month of September. The penultimate experience of the month this Saturday are four wine paired dinners in …