Month: December 2022

Guest Chefs Chinatown KL

Experience Something Else: Kita Food Festival

Experience Something Else: Kita Food Festival Words: Tim JayPhotos: Monica Tindall There are a lot of big things happening downtown, near Petaling Street. Post-pandemic almost seems like an oxymoron when discussing the revival of this area in Kuala Lumpur. Ca…

Suzie A Ahmad spa manager Amaala Langkawi

Suzie A Ahmad – Director of Spa & Wellness

Suzie A Ahmad In this interview, Suzie A Ahmad, director of spa and wellness at Amaala by Ambong-Ambong in Langkawi, tells what her role involves and shares some interesting behind-the-scenes stories. What do you do? I am the Director of Spa & Wellness at Amaa…

The Chamber Starhill Gallery

The Chamber, Starhill Gallery, Liquor Store

The Chamber, Starhill Gallery Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Rich Callahan There isn’t much to say about The Chamber at Starhill Gallery that hasn’t already been said elsewhere, at least superficially. A luxurious 4,600 sq. ft. boutique that houses some of the world…

103 Coffee Chow Kit

103 Coffee Chow Kit, Cafe Kuala Lumpur

103 Coffee Chow Kit  Words: Nichole Ong Photos: Rich Callahan Newly opened 103 Coffee is already bustling with life at Chow Kit. Such energy reflects the excitement attributed to its internationally award-winning baristas whipping up classics such as ar…

Reinterpreting European Cuisine

Reinterpreting European Cuisine

Soleil x Above Gastrobar – Reinterpreting European Cuisine with an Asian Touch Monica Tindall An exciting paradigm in the KL food and beverage scene emerged post-pandemic: the uprising of collaborations between chefs and bartenders. More than ever, fo…

The Hair TRIC & Lashility

The Hair TRIC & Lashility, Hair Salon Bangsar

The Hair TRIC & Lashility Monica Tindall Encouraged by a wash and blow dry I had by chance one afternoon in Bangsar, I’m returning to The Hair TRIC & Lashility to explore their services further. Located on Jalan Telawi 2 in Bangsar, The Hair TRIC & Lashi…

The Social Table x Kita Food Festival

The Social Table featuring Kita Food Festival

The Social Table featuring Kita Food Festival – David Tang, Lau Ka Hong, Haznizam Hamzah, Suhalmi Md Tasir & Kevin Yong Words: Matt Brown Photos: Monica Tindall The always buzzy W Kuala Lumpur came alive with new flavours on November 26th as it hosted th…

Kaito Chef - Noor Azful Nizam Mohamad Hanapiah

Noor Azful Nizam Mohamad Hanapiah -Kaito

Chef Noor Azful Nizam Mohamad Hanapiah In this interview, Noor Azful Nizam Mohamad Hanapiah, executive chef and co-owner of Kaito tells of his journey in the kitchen and accomplishments along the way. What do you do? I am the executive chef and co-owner of Kaito. I …

Oven Baked Black Angus Prime Rib

Roasted in Chinatown, Christmas Takeaway KL

Roasted in Chinatown, Christmas Takeaway KL Monica Tindall The team at Quan’s Kitchen at Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur is making Christmas feasts fun for everyone in the family by providing ready-to-eat complete roast dinners. Gone are the days of …

Cafe Limóne

Cafe Limóne, Plaza Zúrich, Bukit Damansara Cafe

Cafe Limóne Words: Nichole Ong Photos: Monica Tindall Like its citrusy namesake, Cafe Limóne is bursting with vibrancy and zest. Its menu items, from beverages to brunch, to desserts, are crafted with precise passion, melding Malaysian classics with European …

Syrian Restaurant KL

Leen’s Middle East Kitchen, TTDI

Leen’s Middle East Kitchen TTDI Review Words: Nichole OngPhotos: Rich Callahan Leen’s modern setting in TTDI creates the perfect atmosphere to savour a hearty, authentic Middle Eastern meal. The restaurant’s interior is welcoming, gree…