Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Words: Monica Clear Photos: Monica Tindall The inviting awning outside THYME Kiara, British HomeStyle Kitchen, invites us to Eat, Drink, Chill, and this new two-story restaurant provides just the right package for that. There is pleasant outdoor seating o…
Words: Kristin Cosgrove Photos: Monica Tindall In Ampang on an unassuming row of businesses catering to expats and local residents, one eatery recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. This is quite an admirable feat in the highly competitive KL food a…
Regular readers should know at least two (some cheeky rogues might claim more – not mentioning any names…) things about me: 1. I’m highly interested in ethical and sustainable practices. 2. I’m rather health conscious. (or a greenie and a health nut as my mu…
Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Monica Tindall Visiting a Malaysian mall is always an experience – hundreds of stores, thousands of people and never enough parking. For an introvert like me, it’s all a bit overwhelming. Luckily, as a 37-year survivor in an ext…
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall Having clearly missed out on the whisky-loving gene so generously endowed on the male members of my family, it was with a little trepidation that I accepted Monica’s invitation to review the special whisky tast…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: The Yum List Wine lovers living near KLCC will be happy to read of the relaunch of IVIV at the InterContinental as a wine lounge. Offering something a little different with a range of boutique wines by the bottle, …
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Combining a stylish upscale bar (Beauty) with a hearty and carnivorous menu (Beast), the BIG group’s latest venture is a sophisticated rendering of the Intermark original. Opened late in 2015, this Damansar…
Words: Bob Busk Photos: Monica Tindall Valentines Day…. A day of romance, chocolates, roses and romantic dinners at candle-lit tables with soft music, and fine wine. Very traditional. But what if you want to step away from traditional? What if you want to add a lit…
Words: Monica Larrieu Photos: Monica Tindall Who knew a revolution was brewing in a sleepy corner of a Petaling Jaya ‘burb? Moreover, that it is taking place at a sleek but laidback, unassuming dining joint? Hello! By Kitchen Mafia is ready to rock the foundation o…
Looking for ideas for the perfect gift this February? The Yum List gives you some suggestions… Hand Crafted Chocolates Some might say flowers and chocolates are overrated, but not if the sweet treats come from the Chocolate Concierge. Chief chocolatier N…
Wellness Retreat Ipoh Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall If you are aching for a break from the city, but don’t want to travel too far, and want the luxury of a total wellness retreat without having to get on a plane, then a two-hour drive from Kuala L…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Everyone has a different picture in his or her head when it comes to French cuisine. Some will immediately jump to thoughts of Michelin stars, crisp service and high-class wines. Others conjure up images of steami…