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Passage Thru India Words: Kitty Noble Photos: Richard Callahan I love nothing more than a themed restaurant, so I was not disappointed when I arrived at a Passage Thru India. The restaurant first threw open its doors in 1993 intending to recreate a ‘mini India.’ Ea…
Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Finding the right beach getaway weekend is not always as easy as it may seem from KL. First, there’s the headache of Friday traffic leaving the city. Then there is the hassl…
Sea.Fire.Salt. Desaru Coast Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall The opportunity to enjoy a meal near the water is one of the best things about a trip to the beach. It makes me happy to catch the play of the waves on the sand while having a salad with a […]
Afternoon Tea The RuMa Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan There’s something about the concept of afternoon tea, no matter how fancy or straightforward that stimulates calm. The idea of taking a small amount of time from the day’s duties to replenish, re…
Cava Spanish Wine Bar Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Cava Spanish Wine Bar has done well in its 15 years of operation but times they are a changing and so too is this restaurant. With the hiring of executive chef Toni Valero, the group (who also own Opus, …
Sunday Brunch Nero Nero – Grandmother’s Table Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Rich Callahan Grandmothers hold a special place in our hearts, and somehow we love them, even more, when they reach our hearts through our stomachs! In my case, one grandma sha…
Mark Ng In this interview, Mark Ng, a food experience partner with Simply Enak, shares his insight on the food scene in Penang and makes What do you do? I was in the IT consulting industry for a good 10 years before taking a jump into the tour guiding and […]
Fuego Troika Sky Dining – Latin American Restaurant KL Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan It just became easier to secure a seat at one of the most sought-after restaurants in Kuala Lumpur. Fuego in Troika Sky Dining has introduced a supper menu be…
Swasana Spa Impiana KLCC Hotel Monica Tindall I’ve just had the pleasure of possibly the most indulgent and well-priced spa session in Kuala Lumpur: five whole hours of pampering customized precisely for me at Swasana Spa in the Impiana KLCC Hotel. Swasana Spa Im…
Swee Lee Social Club KL Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan What began as a supplier of brass instruments to the British military in Singapore, has now expanded to include 15 stores across South-east Asia with three of those in Malaysia. Swee Lee Social Cl…
The RuMa Hotel and Residences Monica Tindall How many hotels do you know of where you can check-in and check out at any time you please? How about have breakfast anytime, anywhere? Or, one where the mini-bar is complimentary? The RuMa Hotel & Residences Kuala …
Best Brunch in KL 2020 Monica Tindall Brunch at The RuMa KL has evolved greatly since its inception. We felt our first experience was more similar to a high-tea than what we expected of a Sunday brunch. Things have changed, however, and the kitchen team at ATAS are co…