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Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall A trip to China’s most diverse province and the country’s south-western gateway will reward any visitor with incredible cultural, culinary and natural discoveries. The hardest part of preparing for a trip to Yunnan …
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Richard Callahan I like surprises. I mean, who doesn’t? So, I when I find myself walking through Chow Kit on a Tuesday afternoon looking for a promising new restaurant, I am pleasantly surprised to find it behind a shield of trees a…
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Egg tarts, cod stew and green wine are just about the extent of my culinary knowledge when it comes to Portuguese food. I’m hoping that João Melo, head chef at Bella by BIG will change that tonight. The kitchen team usuall…
Alvin Lim, co-owner of Taps Beer Bar & Cicerone Program Certified Beer Server, shares some stories from behind the scenes of one of Malaysia’s first craft beer bars. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am a Cicerone Program Certified Be…
Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall Occupying its own little lush green wedge on the ground floor corner of 1 Mont Kiara, this vibrant indoor-outdoor oasis is a wonderful little discovery. Dedicated to bringing the Spanish market feel to Kuala Lumpur (‘mer…
Words: Nathaniel Jay Photos: Rich Callahan “Toto, I Don’t Think We’re in a Cafe Anymore” Wizards at Tribeca is not anything I expected. It looks like a cafe that is open and bright with sleek, simple furnishings. The color palette is a tranquil …
Words: Stacey Short & Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan I am a carnivore and not ashamed to say I like meat! When the opportunity arose to visit Vantador: The Dry Aged Steak Boutique – I was intrigued. What is dry-aged steak and what is a Vantador? New to the ci…
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall If I had to summarise Yunnan in just one word, my choice would be an easy one – diversity. This fascinating province in south-west China is known to be one of the country’s most diverse not only in terms of its ethnic …
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall It’s hard to hear the name Shangri-la without it conjuring up images of the utopian world created in James Hilton’s Lost Horizon or indeed the luxury and relaxation associated by the beloved hotel group. Formerly know…
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall Savouring our first sip of Shangri-la Beer’s Black Yak in Dali, Monica and I had no idea of the amazing discovery to which this initiation would lead. Its rich maltiness intrigued and compelled us to investigate this lo…
The Yum List chats with Ashish Sharma, head bartender at the newly opened Bar Trigona at the Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur, and finds out what it’s like to work at one of the city’s most respected bars. What do you do and how did you get into the industr…
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Our last visit to Mikro Café Melawati excited us with their excellent brew, compact menu and leafy casual setting. We’re happy to return today to check out their new menu with additional options for dinner and a couple o…