Month: April 2021

JungleBird KL

JungleBird KL, Bukit Damansara

JungleBird K – “Rum, Ron, Rhum and tons of fun.” Words: Alison Christ Photos: Rich Callahan JungleBird was one of the first bars I went to when I moved to KL almost four years ago. Back then (in the normal world), it was most definitely a cocktail b…

Planter Chin

Planter Chin, Plant Cafe in Bangsar

Planter Chin Words: Alma Aliaj Photos: Rich Callahan In an alley ripe with bustling, lush cafes and coffee shops, Planter Chin is a relatively new and unique addition. Tucked behind an unassuming door next to Lisette’s Cafe and Bakery, Planter Chin is, quite lite…

The Butter Pantry

The Butter Pantry, Café One Ampang Avenue

The Butter Pantry Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Rich Callahan The Butter Pantry in Ampang was born over the MCO. Opening its doors at the end of February 2021, the sister team behind it, Emmy and Evelyn, were previously running an online bakery, The Last Bite. Choo…

Diego Quintero Dictador Rum Sales Manager

Diego Quintero, Sales Director Dictador Rum

Diego Quintero In this interview, Diego Quintero, sales director for Dictador rum, tells of a luxury collaboration with Lalique and some other things in store for the brand. What do you do, and how did you get into the industry? I joined the industry in 2008. I start…

Jasmine by L'nop Bangsar

Jasmine by L’nop, Fun Restaurant in Bangsar

Jasmine by L’nop, Bangsar Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan It seems that we’re following Chef Hossein Karimi around this month. Last week we tasted his menu at Imola L’nop Café in Ampang Hilir, and this week we have a table at Jasmine by L’nop in Bangsar. …

Plant and Pot Studio

Sipping Corner Café, Ampang Waterfront

Sipping Corner Café Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Plants filter the air, produce oxygen, cool a space and offer aesthetic beauty. I can’t imagine a much more relaxing yet invigorating setting than one filled with nature’s verdant foliage. Well, m…