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*Mosto is now closed. Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall Nothing beats good hearty Italian fare and Mosto KL has it down pat. Don’t be fooled by the upscaled appearance of the space, this homage to casual Italian dining is all about the flavours and the hos…
Monica Tindall When I recall the highlights of 2017, The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur’s Guest Chef Dinner Series consistently returns furnishing some of the year’s most memorable evenings. Hosting award-winning chefs from around the globe, the team present KLi…
Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall Open since August last year, La Cave Bangsar is the Eurotastic Wine Bar dream envisaged and brought to life by owners Florian and Donnie. The duo, who met playing rugby (both are avid players), shared a passion for creatin…
Words: Chris Moore Photos: Monica Tindall If you have never heard of the Qliq Hotel in Empire Damansara, you are not alone. Empire City, a new shopping, residential and entertainment complex sits directly across the road from it and I am at Empire City every wee…
Monica Tindall M Marini Grand Caffè and Terrazza has a shiny new location. Not too far from its old spot in the KLCC mall but miles apart in terms of setting, the latest digs are blessed with double story ceilings, glass walls, indoor and outdoor spaces and a good gard…
Monica Tindall It’s an exciting time for Melawati. The once sleepy town is seeing a boom in development and along with that the growth of some hot independent cafés. Backed by the Melawati Ridge and lush forest, the suburb maintains a good mix of old and new and offer…
*Now closed Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Monica Tindall My past visits to buffet brunches are not among my proudest moments. I eat and drink way too much. I remove my belt and loosen my pants. And I always outstay my welcome. While it might not be a pleasant site […]
Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall Being a kid who hails from the beaches of South Coast NSW, stepping into Southern Rock Seafood was like a big warm hug from my childhood. The restaurant, made up of two interconnecting shops, evokes those timeless boatshed…
Monica Tindall Khatulistiwah, formerly Espresso Lab in Melawati, has recently launched with the core philosophy of creating value for the customer. Understanding the ever increasing cost of living in Malaysia alongside the desire to live a good life, the team …
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall This outlet is now closed in Bangsar. The dragon on the wall is both impressive and a tad intimidating at Kouzu Bangsar. Stretching the entire wall, this fantastic piece of ‘almost’ pop-art signals that this venue i…
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall In the mythological spirit of Chinese New Year, allow me to tell you a story. Once upon a recent day in KL, a writer for one of the city’s food blogs was driving across town through the nearly empty streets. Many of t…
Chef Giuseppe Lioce What do you do, and how did you get into this industry? My name is Giuseppe Lioce, and I’m the executive chef of Nero Nero Italian Restaurant in Damansara City Mall. I was born into this industry as our family has a restaurant in my town of […]