Cba & Spice Market – Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, Langkawi Words: Rebecca Cannon & Monica TindallPhotos: Monica Tindall One of the things I admire most about hotel chefs is their commitment to catering to a diverse range of dietary needs and des…
Month: March 2022
Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, Langkawi
Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, Langkawi Words: Rebecca CannonPhotos: Monica Tindall Living in Malaysia, I get an itch every once and a while, whispering, “It’s time for a Langkawi getaway – time to slow your pace, truly enjoy your lush, trop…
International Women’s Day Cocktail Week
International Women’s Day Cocktail Week Words: Matt Brown Photos: ThirstMag There are numerous opportunities this month to celebrate the achievements and effect of women around the world in our everyday lives, culminating in the International Women’…
The Chef Series, The Datai Langkawi – Masaki Arakawa
The Chef Series – Chef Masaki Arakawa Words: Alison Christ Photos: Monica Tindall The Datai Chef Series is a signature dining experience offering resort guests a unique opportunity to enjoy the country’s best chefs in the beautiful setting …
Princeps Bistro & Restaurant, The Stories at Bukit Tunku
Princeps Bistro & Restaurant Words: Sathya Selvarajah Photos: Rich Callahan Princeps Bistro & Restaurant is a symphony of food, wine and good vibes. Set in the first corner lot of The Stories at Bukit Tunku, it has a Gatsby-esque charm. Classy, laidback …
Laslie Christianus Mudin, Ranger at Shangri-La Rasa Ria
Laslie Christianus Mudin In this interview, Laslie Christianus Mudin tells what life is like as a ranger at Shangri-La Rasa Ria. What do you do?I am a resident forest ranger and guide at Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu. How did you get into the industry?I was wor…
Sustainable Food KL – Marriott Bonvoy & Flock Foodism
Sustainable Food KL & Marriott Bonvoy Continuing my attempt to maximise Marriott Bonvoy earnings with double points, this afternoon, we dine at Flock. Members gain double points at participating outlets and dining discounts of up to 20% until March 20, 202…
Kalamata Café, Vibrant Mediterranean Food
Kalamata Café Words: Amanda Chin Photos: Richard Callahan There’s an abundance of Mediterranean food in Kuala Lumpur that all claim to be authentic and original. So, when Monica invited me to a new joint in Desa Sri Hartamas that I hadn’t heard of yet, I was intrigu…
Malaysian Restaurant Langkawi – The Gulai House
Malaysian Restaurant Langkawi – The Gulai House Words: Alison Christ Photos: Monica Tindall It’s our first night at The Datai in Langkawi, Monica and I are happy to be staying for three glorious nights in a beautiful rainforest villa. The pro…
The Datai Signature Cocktails, The Lobby Lounge
The Datai Signature Cocktails Words: Alison Christ Photos: Monica Tindall After another glorious day volleying from the Beach Club pool to the crystal clear Andaman Sea and back again, Monica and I are delighted to stroll through the beautiful butterfly garden …
Ben Lee, Executive Chef, Shangri-La Rasa Ria KK
Ben Lee – Executive Chef In this interview, Ben Lee, executive chef at Shangri-La Rasa Ria, shares some insight into the life of a chef and how the pandemic changed operations. What do you do? I oversee all kitchen operations, supervise and guide the daily wo…
International Women’s Day in Kuala Lumpur
International Women’s Day in Kuala Lumpur Monica Tindall “International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for a…