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Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Since VCR first opened in Pudu six years back, they have done nothing but grow from strength to strength. Opening a second outlet in Bangsar and increasing in-house production to “just about everything” (bread, coffe…
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall I don’t know about you, but even as much as we tend to romanticize the freedom and glory days of childhood, I know that I spent far too much of mine watching television. One of the shows I can remember watching was a game […]
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan To many epicureans, French and Japanese are two of the finest cuisines in the world. This week, the team at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur take culinary masters in each of these fields to create an unforgettable dining experi…
Monica Tindall Stunning sea views might be the first thing that grabs our attention at Da Maurizio, Italian Restaurant Phuket but an award-winning wine menu and delicious Italian food is what holds it. Located on the same rocky outcrop as the famous Baan Rim Pa and …
Words: Craig J Selby & Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan New to the KL foodie-scene, especially for Thai food lovers, is Coca at Bangsar Shopping Centre. Owner Jannio, together with his wife, had fond memories of the Coca franchise from their dating days, …
The Yum List chats with Herman Lee, chef and co-owner of Extraction SS2. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I’m in charge of the foods as well as the drinks menu of my cafe. I’m from a family of chefs. My mum is a […]
Monica Tindall When I first wrote an article about speciality coffee roasters Kuala Lumpur back in 2015 there were just over two handfuls of local KL roasters worth noting. Three years later, the numbers have exploded with the originals continuing to sharpen the…
Monica Tindall Imagine this.: A private table for two set up on an outcrop of rocks overlooking the Andaman Sea; a gentle breeze caressing the skin, fine Thai food filling the stomach, sunset views to die for and the warm hospitality of the Thai catering to your ever…
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall For those of us who are Northern Hemisphericals, November is the month that ushers in the depth of autumn, unearthing the goodness of Mother Nature and the last of her bounty before the resting season of winter. Thi…
Italian Deli Kuala Lumpur Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Starting off as an importer of Italian goods and supplier to the best restaurants and hotels in the city, Bottega Mediterranea has since grown into a beloved name and hangout for both expats an…
** Now closed. Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan & Monica Tindall Looking for a departure from the confines of the office? A bit of fun in your lunch or brunch? The newly opened Bowling Club (formerly Bait) in The Intermark mall is conveniently locat…
The Yum List chats with Miguel Smith, Mount Gay Rum Ambassador, and discovers a little more about life behind the scenes. What do you do and how did you become the ambassador for Mount Gay? I share our 315-year old story, how we are made and where we are from. Hopefull…