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Monica Tindall Situated in Italy’s prime Prosecco producing region of Valdobbiadene, Locanda Sandi is more than a beautiful small hotel, it’s a story, a way of life reminding us of simpler times of the past, and the perfect location to soak up the region’s wine cul…
Monica Tindall One of the absolute delights of travel around Italy is the celebration of local cuisine and wine. If you truly eat local, you’re guaranteed a different experience in every region. Valdobbiadene is no different and it’s here at Locanda Sandi Restau…
Monica Tindall Nothing speaks Italian joy-of-life more than a chilled effervescent glass of Prosecco and it’s at Villa Sandi, in the Trevisian hills of Italy, that we discover the passion for a drop long rooted in tradition and fast growing in popularity. Villa S…
Bottega PJ Words: Tim JayPhotos: Monica Tindall The third branch of Bottega Mediterranea is in Taman Megah, PJ. It is a buzzing, spacious, double-shop lot. The entrance has display counters for meats, cheese, and Mediterranean condiments like the other locati…
Via Pre KL Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Rich Callahan A ‘trattoria’ is defined as a “small, traditionally family-owned, casual rustic neighbourhood restaurant found throughout Italy that serves fresh, unassuming local food”. Whi…
Best Bubbly Brunches in Kuala Lumpur 2022 After nearly a nearly two-year hiatus, bubbly brunches in Kuala Lumpur came back with a splash in 2022. Here we list some of the best ones we’ve tried over the year. (Click on the title links for more details.) Best Bub…
The Take-over Series Monica Tindall Mandarin Grill, Kuala Lumpur, has a whole line-up of unique culinary events planned for local gourmets in The Take-over Series. In the collaborations, famed guest chefs from around the globe occupy the kitchen for several da…
Grandmother’s Table, Italian Brunch-Nero Nero Words: Meg Alice Photos: Rich Callahan All the beautiful people magically appear at 12:29 pm for the endless prosecco and wine brunch at Nero Nero, Grandmother’s Table, held every other Sunday from 12:30 to 3:30 pm…
Fine Dining Penang – Blanc Words: Alison ChristPhotos: Monica Tindall Macalister Mansion is a boutique hotel offering some of the finest service I have had in Malaysia. That service extends to their beautiful fine dining restaurant, Blanc, at which we en…
“Made in Italy” with HappyFresh Monica Tindall Italy always graces the top of my list of favourite places to travel. Beautiful scenery, passionate people and the celebration of local food and wine keep me returning. Having missed out on two summers in a row now, I f…
French-Indian Vegetarian Degustation FLOUR Monica Tindall For some, the long-awaited return to dine-in being allowed is something to celebrate. Others, it seems, are having mixed emotions. The desire to return to some normalcy is high, but there are also feel…
Mandarin Grill KL Monica Tindall Mandarin Grill at Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur reopened this week with a new menu by Chef de Cuisine Luigi Stinga. Promising the ultimate Italian dining experience in KL, the cuisine is supported by a stunning setting and impre…