June 2023

Steak at Brasa KL Grill & Wine Bar Damansara Heights

Brasa KL – Grill & Wine Bar, Bukit Damansara

Brasa KL – Grill & Wine Bar, Bukit Damansara Words: Stephen Reid Photos: Peter Tan I readily accepted after receiving Monica’s invitation to Brasa KL, the new grill and wine bar by the respected Cinnamon Group. I’ve developed a genuine ad…

Booze Store Desa Sri Hartamas

PODO Wine Outlet -Sri Hartamas

PODO Wine Outlet – Sri Hartamas Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Monica Tindall Wine lovers of KL – rejoice! PODO Wine Outlet, recently opened in Galeria Hartamas, elevates the options, flavours, origins and knowledge of the Malaysian wine scene effortl…

Just Lunch at W Kuala Lumpur

Just Lunch at W Kuala Lumpur

Just Lunch at W Kuala Lumpur Words: Kitty Robertson Photos: Monica Tindall For a quick and filling lunch, Flock at W Kuala Lumpur has launched “Just Lunch,” a midday buffet catering to lunch-goers who need something easy, tasty and fast. The conveni…

best vegan ice cream Kuala Lumpur

Kind Kones -Vegan Ice Cream, Plaza Damansara

Kind Kones Plaza Damansara Words: Jason AnomPhotos: Monica Tindall Aficionados of plant-based desserts may be familiar with Kind Kones, a legendary vegan brand with outlets both here and in Singapore. With vegan plant-based ice cream bars spanning two countr…

Havana Bar & Grill

Havana Bar & Grill – Sunday BBQ Brunch

Havana Bar & Grill Sunday BBQ Brunch Words: Jason Anom Photos: Monica Tindall Havana Bar & Grill, a long-standing institution of Changkat Bukit Bintang, is known for their relaxed atmosphere and surroundings. Unsurprisingly, their newly launched Su…

Italian Restaurant Taman Megah

Bottega PJ – Italian Restaurant Taman Megah

Bottega PJ Review – Italian Restaurant Petaling Jaya Words: Tim JayPhotos: Monica Tindall The third branch of Bottega Mediterranea is in Taman Megah, PJ. It is a buzzing, spacious, double-shop lot. The entrance has display counters for meats, cheese, an…

French Japanese Restaurant Kuala Lumpur

Stargaze Menus at Gesuto – French-Japanese, TTDI

Stargaze Menus – Gesuto Words: Theresa Hogan Leahy Photos: Monica Tindall While I was delighted to be invited by Monica to Gesuto, I admit to being a little scared of Japanese cuisine. I am unfamiliar with the culinary terms, and, of course, there are the cho…

Bean Brothers Espresso Bar

Bean Brothers Espresso Bar -Eslite, The Starhill KL

Bean Brothers Espresso Bar Words: Stephen ReidPhotos Monica Tindall We can trace the origins of modern espresso back to Italy in the late 1930s and Giovanni Achille Gaggia, who was awarded a patent for the first modern steamless coffee machine in 1938. Working in …

Ling Long French Chinese Restaurant KL

Ling Long, French-Chinese Restaurant, The Five KL

Ling Long – The Five KL Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Combining French and Chinese epicurean inspiration, Ling Long is an unexpected coupling of haute cuisines, yielding incredible results. With a shared love for complex sauces, layere…

Summer Hair Prep KL Eka Roots

Summer Hair Prep KL – Cut, Colour & Treatment

Summer Hair Prep KL – Cut, Colour & Treatment Monica Tindall The school year is ending. I’m worn, tired and sure I’ve gained a few more greys and wrinkles. It’s time to rejuvenate and get ready for the summer, and I couldn’t think of a better place to do so […]

LaGula by The Hungry Tapir Vegan Bakery & Brekkie Bar

LaGula by The Hungry Tapir – Chinatown KL

LaGula by The Hungry Tapir – Vegan Bakery & Brekkie Bar Words: Stephen ReidPhotos Rich Callahan There are many reasons to suggest that we should all be eating more vegan and vegetarian food. Of course, many already do this because of the desire not to eat …

Bloom Restaurant + Bar The Troika

Bloom Restaurant + Bar, Troika, KLCC

Bloom Restaurant + Bar KL Words: Jason Anom Photos: Rich Callahan Amidst the gleaming towers of Persiaran KLCC, at the foot of The Troika, long-time food enthusiasts of KL may recall this location as Acme Bar & Coffee, affectionately known as ABC. Always inno…