Month: October 2018

Five Elements Pop-Up Lafite KL

Five Elements Pop-Up Experience, Lafite, Shangri-La KL

Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan I view pop-up dining events much like a chef’s table. It’s a chance for chefs to be creative and also an opportunity for diners to try something new. Five Elements Pop-Up Experience at Lafite certainly ticks both of thes…

Skewer Bar KL, Avenue K

Skewer Bar KL, Brazilian Cachaca Bar, Samba, Avenue K

Words: Karen Callahan & Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan A well-mixed drink evokes strong memories. Just the perfect amount of sweet can take you to that idyllic beach vacation, or that splash of cinnamon can transport you back to family holidays. Spend…

Pilates Ampang, Sports Massage KL

Pilates Ampang & Sports Massage KL, Energy Day Spa

Monica Tindall Exercise is part of my daily routine. Early morning workouts get me off to a positive start setting physical and mental health as a priority. Squeezing it in before the day begins, however, means that my workouts are usually fast and furious. Trying …

Fotona StarWalker

Fotona StarWalker, The MAC Clinic Bangsar

Monica Tindall Technology is changing at laser speed and it seems every month I’m presented with something new to assist with my skin goals. There is a trend towards non-invasive treatments and procedures that have little or no downtime with maximum results. Whi…

Chef's Table Asian Fusion Kompassion 2 TTDI

Chef’s Table Asian Fusion Omakase by Chef Kom, K2 TTDI

Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan It’s rare that a chef’s dream of creating and serving whatever her or his imagination delivers comes true. Bound by a need to make money to sustain a business and the parameters of customers’ taste buds – some with narrow…

Chef Florian, Chez Gaston Bangsar

Florian Nigen, Chef & Owner, Chez Gaston

Chef Florian Nigen Florian Nigen, head chef at Chez Gaston Bangsar shares with The Yum List a little about the life of a chef and some of his upcoming projects. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am the chef and owner of Chez […]

Organic Hair Colour Bangsar Kuala Lumpur

Organic Hair Colour Kuala Lumpur, Eka Roots Bangsar

Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Edmund Kibo I find myself in a constant dilemma between health and beauty. No doubt good health often translates to a better appearance but getting that polished edge often involves a little extra such as an artificial hair colour or …

Flavours of Mexico in Malaysia V

Flavours of Mexico in Malaysia V, Kuala Lumpur

Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan For the fifth year running, the Embassy of Mexico returns with the Flavours of Mexico in Malaysia festival celebrating the friendship between the two countries in a delicious culinary affair. Sentidos Gastrobar, La …

Sausage KL Ampang

Sausage KL, Pork Breakfast Ampang

Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Sausage KL is a new all-day-breakfast café just opened in Ampang that celebrates all things pork. “It’s all very non-halal. It’s sausages, bacon, it’s pork ribs,” says co-owner Matt. Tucked away on the ground floor of …

Rusden Wines Vineria IT The Strine Wine Co

Rusden Wines at Vineria IT with The Strine Wine Co

Hand-Crafted Boutique Barossa Comes to KL Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Small-batch. Hand-pruned and basket pressed. Versatile white sand over red clay terroir. Fruit driven. Balanced and structured. Quality over quantity. Hands up all the …

Chez Gaston Menu Bangsar French Restaurant KL

Chez Gaston, French Restaurant Bangsar, KL

Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Walking down Jalan Bangsar Utama is not quite the same as walking up the Champs-Elysee, but along both you will find great French food. And while Paris may be one of my favorite cities, KL is my home, and so I am happy to […]

Burnin’ Pit, Desa Sri Hartamas

Burnin’ Pit, Barbecue Restaurant, Desa Sri Hartamas

Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan My first Google of Burnin’ Pit showed pictures of a party crowd! I wondered if the name had something to do with burning up the dance floor, not the Texan barbecue that I had imagined. If you’ve searched and got the same, do…