Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Dr Yap Hae Mun of MAC Clinic Bangsar chats with The Yum List about aesthetic medicine and shares some stories from behind the scenes. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am an aesthetic practitioner (Qualification: M.D. (RUS), Dip. of Aesthetic Me…
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan The newest bar on the KL cocktail scene brings meticulous attention to detail in handcrafted cocktails and boutique Japanese spirits to the city centre with a well-loved maestro in the industry, Sam Kinugawa, in the s…
“Purveyors and exporters of fine Australian wines from boutique, high-quality producers.” Monica Tindall There’s something about small, independent providers (of just about anything) that I find attractive. Boutique industries almost always show more ca…
Monica Tindall Popularly nicknamed, the Red Carpet Facial, CooLifting has taken the celebrity world by storm. Said to reduce the appearance of your skin by 10 years in five minutes, of course, I couldn’t wait to give it a go! The team at Lyfe Clinic in PJ have the tech…
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Words that come to mind stepping off the elevator into the lobby of the new Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur: Elegance. Style. Sophistication. Long, clean lines greet guests in understated shades of gray and ivory…
Monica Tindall Contemporary Japanese cuisine with whispers of Korean flavours and charm from around the world are delivered from the kitchens of Akira Back. Conceptualized by celebrity chef Akira, who was born in Korea, raised in the USA and sports a comprehens…
Kevin Yong, pastry chef of W Kuala Lumpur, shares some of the challenges encountered when learning to be a chef and a few stories from behind the scenes. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? Hello! I am Kevin Yong, the Pastry Chef of W Kuala Lumpur. …
Photos: Monica Tindall Words: Kirsten Durward Dionysus Asia, with the 9 Vines Festival, has exploded wine and dining events around Kuala Lumpur during the month of September. The penultimate experience of the month this Saturday are four wine paired dinners in …
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan I view pop-up dining events much like a chef’s table. It’s a chance for chefs to be creative and also an opportunity for diners to try something new. Five Elements Pop-Up Experience at Lafite certainly ticks both of thes…
Words: Karen Callahan & Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan A well-mixed drink evokes strong memories. Just the perfect amount of sweet can take you to that idyllic beach vacation, or that splash of cinnamon can transport you back to family holidays. Spend…
Monica Tindall Exercise is part of my daily routine. Early morning workouts get me off to a positive start setting physical and mental health as a priority. Squeezing it in before the day begins, however, means that my workouts are usually fast and furious. Trying …
Monica Tindall Technology is changing at laser speed and it seems every month I’m presented with something new to assist with my skin goals. There is a trend towards non-invasive treatments and procedures that have little or no downtime with maximum results. Whi…