Expats in Kuala Lumpur Monica Tindall Every year a new batch of expats make KL their home. This list is designed to help get you settled and quickly make the most of some of what this vibrant city has to offer. Below I highlight my: Top Tips for Expats in […]
November 2018
The Picha Project – Christmas Meal Delivery & Catering
Photo: Rich Callahan Words: Monica Tindall Assisting to rebuild the lives of refugees, The Picha Project “empowers marginalized communities in Malaysia through a sustainable food catering and delivery business.” The team provide a platform for families to u…
VCR Bangsar, Good Coffee Good Vibes
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Since VCR first opened in Pudu six years back, they have done nothing but grow from strength to strength. Opening a second outlet in Bangsar and increasing in-house production to “just about everything” (bread, coffe…
Nathalie Gourmet Studio, Brunch Publika
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall I don’t know about you, but even as much as we tend to romanticize the freedom and glory days of childhood, I know that I spent far too much of mine watching television. One of the shows I can remember watching was a game […]
Zipangu, Four Hands Experience, Shangri-La KL
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan To many epicureans, French and Japanese are two of the finest cuisines in the world. This week, the team at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur take culinary masters in each of these fields to create an unforgettable dining experi…
Coca Restaurant BSC, Thai Hot Pot
Words: Craig J Selby & Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan New to the KL foodie-scene, especially for Thai food lovers, is Coca at Bangsar Shopping Centre. Owner Jannio, together with his wife, had fond memories of the Coca franchise from their dating days, …
Coffee Roasters Kuala Lumpur – Speciality Coffee KL
Monica Tindall When I first wrote an article about speciality coffee roasters Kuala Lumpur back in 2015 there were just over two handfuls of local KL roasters worth noting. Three years later, the numbers have exploded with the originals continuing to sharpen the…
Skillet Fraser Place Menu Featuring an Autumn Theme
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall For those of us who are Northern Hemisphericals, November is the month that ushers in the depth of autumn, unearthing the goodness of Mother Nature and the last of her bounty before the resting season of winter. Thi…
Italian Deli Kuala Lumpur, Bottega Mediterranea
Italian Deli Kuala Lumpur Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Starting off as an importer of Italian goods and supplier to the best restaurants and hotels in the city, Bottega Mediterranea has since grown into a beloved name and hangout for both expats an…
The Bowling Club, The Intermark
** Now closed. Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan & Monica Tindall Looking for a departure from the confines of the office? A bit of fun in your lunch or brunch? The newly opened Bowling Club (formerly Bait) in The Intermark mall is conveniently locat…
Super Ramen Sri Petaling – Ramen & Cocktails
Super Ramen Sri Petaling Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Super Ramen brings a taste of Japan to Sri Petaling with their rich bowls of ramen with creative twists from around the world. It’s not only ramen that is drawing the crowds, though: a trendy sett…
Bodegas Borsao Wine Dinner, Stoked KL
Monica Tindall A Spanish winery, famous for Garnacha grapes in the province of Aragon, is this month’s featured winery at Stoked KL. Export director, Miss Virginia Gimenez, joins us sharing some stories behind the vines and leads a dinner paired with some signat…