PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur Monica Tindall PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur opened with a green façade and a promise to future generations – we will be thoughtful in what we use today so there will be enough for you tomorrow. Consideration i…
Month: August 2022
St. Gregory, PARKROYAL COLLECTION KL
St. Gregory Monica Tindall Tucked away on the sixth floor of the PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur, St Gregory spa is a cliché “oasis in the city.” The fabric of the sustainable ideals of the property, spaces, and even the exterior walls, are covered in plants. The …
Walking on Sunshine Salon, Mont Kiara
Walking on Sunshine Salon Mont Kiara Monica Tindall While the beautiful garden-themed, daylight-filled spacious digs of Walking on Sunshine Salon in 163 Retail Park might be an initial attraction, the quality of service and results keep people returning to th…
Passport to Feast 2022, The Singapore Takeover
Passport to Feast 2022 Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Rich Callahan Few combinations of words invite such an excited reaction as ‘Food’ and ‘Festival’. The announcement of exciting collaborations, opportunities to sample new creations and a sense that some flavou…
Alvin Au Yong, Bar Consultant KL
Alvin Au Yong In this interview, Alvin Au Yong, a bar consultant, gives insight into the industry and reveals some professional future plans. What do you do? I am currently a freelance bar consultant and a soon-to-be owner of a cocktail bar here in Kuala Lumpur. How …
Bali Tips & Information 2022
Bali Tips & Information 2022 I’m just back from two weeks in beautiful Bali and have some tips and information to help you make the most of your travels in 2022. Bali Tips & Information 2022 Immigration It took me over two and a half hours to get through …
The Sun of Granary Resort and Villas, Ubud, Bali
The Sun of Granary Resort and Villas Monica Tindall The Sun of Granary Resort and Villas promises a connection with nature, a wellness escape and cultural enlightenment in its lush and peaceful surroundings. On the outskirts of Ubud in the village of Kenderan, Te…
2022 Kita Food Festival, Malaysia
2022 Kita Food Festival Building on its successful December 2021 debut, Kita Food Festival is back and sweetening the pot with an illustrious star-studded 2022 calendar. The 2022 festival offers fresh perspectives from chefs based in Southeast Asia while cont…
The Experiment 006 – Night at the Pasar Malam
The Experiment 006 – SSS Monica Tindall Super Secret Social’s supperclub, held in an undisclosed location, continues to evolve, now delivering guests The Experiment: 006 menu. As is their promise, ingredients are sourced with great care, attempting lo…
Room4Dessert, Ubud, Bali
Room4Dessert Monica Tindall We all understand fresh is best for chefs. Just-picked produce, whole ingredients, animals raised within a certain kilometre radius of a restaurant, knowing the farmer, foraging, a kitchen’s own herb garden – we’ve b…
Restaurant Locavore, Ubud – Coming to an End
Restaurant Locavore (the end as you know it) Monica Tindall No excuses. No compromises. Unwavering commitment. Restaurant Locavore’s pledge to ONLY use what is found locally is inspirational. Many people claim to follow similar convictions but very fe…
Eng Shen & Foo, Founders of Dotto Kombucha
Eng Shen & Foo – Dotto Kombucha In this interview, Eng Shen & Foo, founders of Dotto kombucha, share the story of how their brand came about. What do you do? We are a duo running a home-based business of handcrafted raw kombucha — Dotto. Our kombucha is …