Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall As I walk into Senja I immediately relax. The ambient lighting and soft grey tones, the spaciousness and the romantic positioning on the lake amidst tropical foliage, conspire to allow the whole body and mind to heave a great si…
Kuala Lumpur
Charcoal, Barbecue Buffet, The Saujana Hotel, Subang
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Featuring a differently themed buffet with a focus on authentic Malaysian tastes and locally sourced ingredients, make sure you are hungry if heading to Charcoal at The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur of an evening. Enjoy the fres…
Buns and Meat, Sungai Besi, Pork, Pork and More Pork!
Han Sen Hau and Monica Tindall It was a torrid summer afternoon that demanded tank tops and flip-flops to be worn by every civilian, though I somehow managed to pull off a dark sweater with skinny jeans against my better judgment. I had looked up pictures of this pla…
Apericena, Neroteca, Kuala Lumpur
Apericena, Italy’s Latest Trend at Neroteca (Aperitivo + cena = predinner drinks + dinner) Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Like wine? Well for sure you know I do! Like mixing and meeting different people in a friendly lively atmosphere? Let’s hop…
Stoked, Charcoal Restaurant and Wine Bar, Happy Hours
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Loving wine by the glass as we do, it’s always a challenge to find places that serve good quality and different varieties. So what a pleasure to be invited back to Stoked to taste some wines from their new enomatic machines…
Aziamendi 88 – Gourmet Bar Bites Cocktails
Aziamendi 88 Monica Tindall In our search for specialty bars and interesting happy hours around the city (that strictly do not involve buckets of Carlsberg, or pails of anything for that matter), we were recommended to try a cocktail or two at the Mandarin Orienta…
Pizzolo, Atria Shopping Gallery, Excellent Happy Hours
Linnea Welker and Monica Tindall The word Becco comes from the Italian verb for beccare, which means to peck, nibble, or savor something in a discriminating way. Pizzolo’s chefs have chosen a delicious array of appetizers for this special menu, almost all of whic…
Bubbly Brunch, Thirty8, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall There are views, and then there are VIEWS. Many restaurants in KLCC can boast views of the park, the twin towers, the skyline. But how many can boast views of ALL of these, through floor-to-ceiling windows at ey…
The Bar, Empire Damansara, Petaling Jaya
Ellen Smillie, Alasdair Hamilton, Monica Tindall (The Yum List) Have you ever imagined yourself at a sleek bar in Tokyo: hidden from the crowds, but oozing in hip cool character; concealed from the mainstream and gushing with clandestine appeal? A seat at The Bar …
Lobbee, Thai Connection, Empire Damansara, PJ
Ellen Smillie, Alasdair Hamilton, Monica Tindall (The Yum List) The Lee brothers at Lobbee Thai Connection are bringing a bit of Bangkok to Malaysia by specializing in hot tom yum soups, sure to please local tastes with their abundance of fresh seafood and adjus…
Neroteca, Damansara Plaza, Weekend Bubbly Brunch
Kristin Cosgrove and Monica Tindall Don’t you just love it when the best gets better? Long considered a favorite on the Italian food scene in KL and an expat favorite when it comes to Sunday brunch, Neroteca is now offering bubbly brunch in the newly opened Plaza Da…
Villa Danieli, Wine “Dating” Journey, Sheraton Imperial KL
Kristin Cosgrove and Monica Tindall You’ve heard of blind dating, computer dating and speed dating, but what about wine dating? Wine Dating, a new wine tasting event at Villa Danieli, is all about getting together with friends to try new wines. It’s the perfect (…