Food Foundry Meal Delivery Monica Tindall Many of us are transitioning from working at home to the office. Students are returning to school, and life seems to be picking up pace again. Despite resolutions to never go back to the harried days of pre-Covid busy-ness…
October 2021
Mingle Café Cakery, Vintage-themed Café KL
Mingle Café Cakery Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan I think one of the most exciting parts of Kuala Lumpur is the area surrounding Jalan Petaling. A bunch of enthusiastic Malaysian entrepreneurs are bringing new life to one of the oldest parts of the ci…
Four Pillars Gin at WOOBAR, W Kuala Lumpur
Four Pillars Gin at WOOBAR Words: Alison Christ Photos: Monica Tindall The W Hotel’s WOOBAR has a special Four Pillars Gin Flight promotion going on. Four Pillars Distillery in the Yarra Valley of Australia started in 2013 with three mates, and they quickl…
BBQ Brunch by the Pool KL, RuMa Hotel
BBQ Brunch by the Pool KL Monica Tindall I’m often asked what my favourite restaurants are or where I choose to eat when I’m not writing articles. I think many expect a fine dining establishment or a specific cuisine. However, the truth is, my preference is for fresh…
Gin Tasting at Potions Bar KL
Gin Tasting at Potions Bar KL Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan We first visited Potions Bar KL in 2019, not long after it opened. We had a blast with the energetic team and creative cocktails. Since that time, and with some serious research over various l…
Tatsu Japanese Cuisine, InterContinental KL
Tatsu Japanese Cuisine Monica Tindall With things opening up again, we’re enjoying returning to some of our favourite restaurants. Tatsu, the Japanese restaurant in InterContinental Kuala Lumpur, has been considered with warm affection over the year…
Hidden Gem Afternoon Tea OneSixFive KL
Hidden Gem Afternoon Tea OneSixFive Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan One of the prettier locations to enjoy afternoon tea in KL is at OneSixFive in InterContinental Kuala Lumpur. Presentation is always spot on, the setting is glam, and the waterfall …
‘Livin La Vida Local’ Staycation Package W KL
‘Livin La Vida Local’ Staycation Package W Kuala Lumpur Monica Tindall While some of you might be racing across those state borders, we’re equally happy for an escape a little closer to home. If I spend the weekend by the pool and enjoy a hotel’s facilities anyway, w…
Der Backmeister at Bunglow 37, Bangsar Bakery
Der Backmeister at Bunglow 37 Words: Rebecca Cannon Photos: Rich Callahan I had heard the whisperings on the wind; Der Backmeister bakery was opening another branch. The owner of Der Backmeister was not satisfied with opening a mere carbon copy of his original se…
Exclusive Selection for Two Menu – Nobu Kuala Lumpur
Exclusive Selection for Two Menu – Nobu Kuala Lumpur Words: Meg Alice Photos: Monica Tindall You might be thinking, didn’t I just read about Nobu Kuala Lumpur’s Signature Creations for Two Menu in September 2021? If so, you are correct. You can read that art…
Cantonese Dim Sum Brunch at Yen, W Kuala Lumpur
Cantonese Dim Sum Brunch at Yen, W Kuala Lumpur Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan As things continue to open up, I’m sure many will be happy to see more weekend brunches returning. Yen Chinese Restaurant at W Kuala Lumpur offers a value-for-money weeken…
WET® Deck Alfresco Dining W Kuala Lumpur
WET® Deck Alfresco Dining Monica Tindall WET® Deck at W Kuala Lumpur offers everything we desire as the city begins to reawaken following the pandemic. Alfresco dining, vibrant atmosphere, stunning views and drinks that are as equally as serious as the food. Pre…