Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Monica Tindall Not one for crowds, Pak Tai at The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui provides for us a very pleasant dining experience with Southern Thai Cuisine served in private dining booths. A lantern-lit pathway leads us to the cosy alcove of Pak Tai where we slide into c…
Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall Stepping inside this ode to contemporary Japanese designed bar is like walking into your best friend’s (albeit well-heeled ones) dining/kitchen space. Lined in white marble and trimmed in blonde timber, this sophi…
In an attempt to help you find the best food in Kuala Lumpur we’ve recently created a bunch of KL restaurant guides giving you lists of the top cocktails bars in Kuala Lumpur, popular cafes, most scrumptious pizzas, live jazz music venues, best brunches, yum…
Monica Tindall Nothing speaks island holiday more than a cocktail and casual fare by the pool. Sea Salt at The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui fulfils our vacation cravings with refreshing beverages, international comfort food and service directly to our sun chairs or …
There are exciting things happening in the Malaysian food scene. Youngsters are travelling more, making use of online resources and they are using collaborative business models to run their operations. There’s a shift in thinking: profits are no longer …
Monica Tindall Channeling the spirited vibe of Thai street markets, Baan Talat is a buzzing hub of smells, sounds and tastes. Open for dinner on Saturday nights, the event promises to recreate local street food favourites in a vibrant and stylish setting. Locate…
There are not many authentic Latin American restaurants in Kuala Lumpur but we’re certainly happy for the few that there are. Venezuelan, Mexican, Peruvian, Argentinian – you can get a little taste of the great southern continent here in our list of …
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am the Head Bartender at Grand Hyatt Singapore’s Martini Bar. I was first introduced to the mixology scene by my uncle, David Lim, who had his very own cocktail bar at home where I had lived with […]
Seems pork is a prized commodity in KL, so as we review 2017 we’ve collated a list of the best pork restaurants in Kuala Lumpur. No doubt, there are many more to be found, but here we highlight some of our favourites from the past year. Click on the title […]
Monica Tindall Biodynamic, sustainable, organic and natural wines – these terms are making their way more frequently into mainstream conversations about wine around the world. But, what pull do they have in the community of wine lovers in Malaysia? Can you even …
With goals to make more conscious food choices for 2018 aiming to do the best for our bodies, the community and our earth, seeking more restaurants serving plant-based menus makes sense. Here’s our list of favourite vegetarian restaurants in Kuala Lumpur …
The Art of Ageing Gracefully by Monica Tindall No doubt many of us have a list of New Year’s resolutions. Eat healthier, exercise more, take better care of my skin – these are a few common ones amongst my friends at least. We all start the year with great intentions […]