February 2020

Afternoon Tea The RuMa Hotel

Afternoon Tea The RuMa Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Afternoon Tea The RuMa Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan There’s something about the concept of afternoon tea, no matter how fancy or straightforward that stimulates calm. The idea of taking a small amount of time from the day’s duties to replenish, re…

Iberian Restaurants KL

Cava Spanish Wine Bar, Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar

Cava Spanish Wine Bar Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Cava Spanish Wine Bar has done well in its 15 years of operation but times they are a changing and so too is this restaurant. With the hiring of executive chef Toni Valero, the group (who also own Opus, …

The RuMa Hotel & Residences Kuala Lumpur

The RuMa Hotel and Residences Kuala Lumpur

The RuMa Hotel and Residences Monica Tindall How many hotels do you know of where you can check-in and check out at any time you please? How about have breakfast anytime, anywhere? Or, one where the mini-bar is complimentary? The RuMa Hotel & Residences Kuala …

Best Brunch in KL 2020, The RuMa Hotel

Best Brunch in KL 2020, The RuMa Hotel

Best Brunch in KL 2020 Monica Tindall Brunch at The RuMa KL has evolved greatly since its inception. We felt our first experience was more similar to a high-tea than what we expected of a Sunday brunch. Things have changed, however, and the kitchen team at ATAS are co…

Superfine Cafe

Superfine Café Seventeen Mall, Sekysen 17, PJ

Superfine KL Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Ampang loses, but PJ wins with the closing of The Lolla Co in Amp Walk and the reinvention of Superfine café in Seventeen Mall. While we’re sad to see the former site shut down, those living around Seksyen 17 s…