Words: Araceli Barrera Arismendi Photos: Monica Tindall *** Sadly, La Mexicana is now closed. Guess who has added some more delicious and scrumptious items to their already colorful menu? La Mexicana! Chef Carmela, the wonder woman behind the scenes and …
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Upbeat Health Bar, Avenue K, Kuala Lumpur
“Time to Shake Things Up: Our mission is to change the way people eat on the go.” Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Residents of KL are busy. In a single day, we might try to squeeze exercise, culture, and a social life around the demands of work, sc…
Spa Village, Tanjong Jara Resort
Without doubt, YTL’s Spa Village brand across the country is one of the most highly respected and desirable names in the industry. Weaving together a magical formula of well-designed spaces, highly skilled therapists and locally inspired treatments, peacefu…
Epic Fit Meals Co., Healthy Delivery, Damansara Perdana
Words: Kristin Cosgrove Photos: Monica Tindall There are many great health food delivery services popping up around KL, but many require ordering at least a day advance – until now. Epic Fit Meals Co. is the first healthy meal delivery service to off…
Romance in Malaysia, Tanjong Jara Resort
Tanjong Jara Resort – The Rock A rocky outcrop juts from the coastline, supporting a white linen-dressed table for two. Aquamarine waters swirl around its base, and the sun’s golden rays reflect off the water streaking a shimmering trail to the shore’s e…
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked cookies to distract from trivial angsts, and Doubletree by Hilton plays this to their full advantage. Upon arrival guests to the hotel are offered a hot-out-of-the-oven enormous cookie. These signature …
Makan Kitchen, Doubletree by Hilton, Johor Bahru
Chef Carlos heads the kitchen at Makan Kitchen, ensuring everything is of top-notch quality, and just as equally important, that staff interact and communicate with guests Featuring local favourites from Chinese, Malay, Indian and Pastry kitchens, Makan Ki…
DISH by Ili, Healthy Food Delivery in a Tiffin, KL
DISH by Ili is the most unique service we’ve come across in our investigations of healthy food delivery in KL over the past month. By dispatching meals in a tiffin carrier, this young cook, possibly without even recognizing it, is providing one of the most earth …
Sunday Brunch, Tosca, Doubletree by Hilton, JB
The breezy 13th floor terrace of Doubletree by Hilton Johor is a flawless location for Sunday brunch. Gifted with drafts from the Straits of Johor and authentic Italian cuisine from Tosca, the garden and pool deck plays perfect host to a relaxed Sunday meal. Vi…
London Sandwich Co., Grab & Go, Healthy Delivery, KLCC
“Just real, honest food and artisan coffee” Continuing our search for healthy delivery services, we come across London Sandwich Co. in KLCC. Run by the same crew who started Boost Juice, the focus of this outlet is fresh handmade sandwiches, healthy snacks an…
Makan Kitchen, Doubletree by Hilton
Malaysian’s love for seafood is decadently indulged every weekend at Makan Kitchen. Doubletree by Hilton’s all day dining restaurant celebrates various cuisines established in local cultural diversity in every seating, and on Friday and Saturday evenin…
Tosca, Doubletree by Hilton, Johor Bahru
Chef Massimo Zampar, Tosca Trattoria Italiana The latest hotel restaurant to debut Johor’s booming culinary scene is Tosca, Doubletree by Hilton’s Italian eatery. Benefiting from a home in the recently opened property, the set up is contemporary in design a…