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Shangri-La Rasa Ria Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall A resort destination for families, nature lovers, beach lovers, golf lovers and romantic lovers, the Shangri-La Rasa Ria is a paradise on earth. Throughout time, great poets have told us of Kubl…
Simon Stevens and Intan Yusoff In this interview, Simon Stevens and Intan Yusoff, owners of S+I, tell of their journey in creating this British restaurant in Bangsar. What do you do?We are the owners of S+I, a full-on British restaurant in Bangsar. Simon (S) is the …
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur Monica Tindall Boasting a fabulous location, beautiful design, and service with a smile, the Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur has long held a reputation as one of the most celebrated 5-star hotels in the city. There is much compet…
Chinese New Year 2022 If you’re hoping to ring in the Lunar New Year 2022 with the roar of the tiger, local service providers have plenty to offer. Chinese New Year 2022 Licky Chan – Not Your Basic Lou Sang To toss things up, the team at Licky Chan took […]
CNY Afternoon Tea & Caorunn Gin – Lady Yi’s Tea House Words: Rebecca Cannon Photos: Rich Callahan Lady Yi’s Tea House is a welcome hideout, up and away from Chinatown traffic in Four Points by Sheraton, Kuala Lumpur. Light streaming in the …
Best of Italia, Mandarin Grill Monica Tindall Chef de cuisine Marco Caverni invites you to journey to “favoloso Italia” with his classic Italian recipes at Mandarin Grill. We’re delighted to accept that invitation and to meet the new chef at Mandarin Oriental, K…
Treasure Menus 2022 – CNY & Valentine’s at Nobu Words: Rebecca CannonPhotos: Monica Tindall You might have noticed it; rows of lanterns hung in the streets, the colour red everywhere, and the main clue – Happy Chinese New Year signs – all over the …
Magazine 63 Penang Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall One of Georgetown’s most established and loved cocktail bars, Magazine 63 is still one of the best places for laid back cocktail coolness in the foodie haven of Penang. For lovers of martial arts ci…
Rexxa Iskandar In this interview, Rexxa Iskandar, chef and owner of Brix restaurant in M City Ampang, shares some learnings from the pandemic and future plans. What do you do? I am a professionally trained chef with more than 21 years of experience currently head…
Un-Wine at Lounge on the Park Monica Tindall Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur has introduced a wonderful way to connect with friends with their Un-Wine at Lounge on the Park. A comprehensive selection of free-flow quality wine as the day closes provides an excell…
Evoke Gastrobar Bukit Tunku Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Rich Callahan We first tried Evoke Gastrobar’s menu as delivery over the pandemic. The food was so good that we were eager to visit in person. With restrictions eased and the end of 2021 rush over, we enjoy a …
Flips Kota Kinabalu Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall In the heart of Kota Kinabalu, one of Malaysia’s best cocktail venues has taken root. Flips will have you flipping the light fantastic to get a booking at this hot cocktail destination. Fli…