Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
The Meat Experts (TME) Damansara Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Matt Wehner Putting the “deli” in “delicious”, The Meat Experts (TME) are the new (old) kids on the block in a quiet, leafy shop lot in Bukit Damansara. With the goal of offering quality meals at affor…
Notte KL – Bar, Lounge & Event Space, Kuala Lumpur Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Han Sen Hau Notte KL might be the new nightlife destination you never knew you needed. (Try saying that after a few Negronis.) This premium lounge bar, an ice cube’s throw from t…
CHARR Dining – The Manor, Kuala Lumpur Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Peter Tan Typically, a fire on the 47th floor of a modern high-rise would trigger a swift evacuation – a scene reminiscent of the 70s disaster film “The Towering Inferno.” Yet, …
Ramadan Communal Table Menu – Château Dionne Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Ivan Chong Like a longstanding conversation with a cherished friend, we pick up with Château Dionne right where we left off. This time, Chef Andy Choy welcomed us with a Ramadan Co…
Italian Restaurant DC Mall – Nero Nero Word: Chris Lentner Photos: Matt Wehner Going out for Italian food is a polarising topic, especially for people like me, who grew up in communities filled with first- and second-generation Italian immigrants. Many o…
Kid-friendly High Tea at Red Beanbag, KL Words: Tracy Arensberg Photos: Ivan Chong KL’s kid-friendliest café just got even friendlier! Red Beanbag, known for its child—and pet-inclusive environment and menu, has just launched high tea sets designed to …
Brasserie Alma – French Restaurant & Live Music Venue Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Han Sen Hau In the heart of Soho’s theatreland, nestled discreetly behind a Soho florist, The Ivy stands as a London institution, a private members’ club r…
Tarongino: “Orange” Wines in Malaysia Monica Tindall When I say “orange” wine, does your mind turn to a funky natural wine, firey-sunset in the glass, that is sometimes drinkable, sometimes not? Well, now you can rethink “orange” because Tarongino brings the ci…
Global Discovery Menu – DC Restaurant by Darren Chin TTDI Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Monica Tindall Creative evolution often sparks debate, particularly when an artist has established a strong identity. Think of The Beatles’ psychedeli…
Adrien Pons – Resort Manager, Rosewood Luang Prabang In this interview, Adrien Pons, resort manager at Rosewood Luang Prabang, shares how he got into the hospitality industry and some stories from behind the scenes. What do you do? With 70 associates at Ro…
#m.o.t.d Café Bar – Puchong Words: Chris LetnerPhotos: Han Sen Hau Forty minutes southwest of KLCC in a strip mall filled with furniture retailers, DIY shops, and convenience stores exists a beautiful urban oasis conceived by an enigmatic real estate dev…
Hungry Bacon – Pork Restaurant, Damansara Utama Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau If you love pork, Hungry Bacon should be at the top of your KL to-visit list. This cosy establishment in Damansara Utama has a menu worth pigging out on. The COVID pandemic cau…