Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
OHLA Tapas and Cocktails OHLA Tapas and Cocktails, The Intermark I don’t think Malaysians yet realize what a gem is hiding at The Intermark, Kuala Lumpur. If they did, there would be lines out the door and down the street and, a reservation waiting list a year long…
Japanese Layer Cake Moustache Houze, Penang Set in the historical district of George Town Penang, right near the famous Chowrasta market, Moustache Houze offers a quirky twist on the bevy of hip new places in the town centre. Bringing the popular themes of her…
A pianist softly caresses the ivory and warm lighting glows from the lofty ceilings. White marble-topped dark wood tables, softened with chalk and navy cushions, dot the grand dining room. Blue and white ceramics adorn glass shelvin…
“A vision of W Hotels” Fun, funky and frivolous, the atmosphere at Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral is certainly more of a diversion than seriousness. It is however ideally located and fitted for business, so those contemporaries, whose chosen stress relief might …
YEAST Bistronomy – Boulangerie, Bistro and Bar a Vin Monica Tindall “Very Frenchy,” Hubby says to describe Yeast, French bistro, bakery and bar in Bangsar. He says this with utmost admiration and joy, gleefully remembering our delicious travels around the back…
Fashion house. Restaurant. Space for young artists to grow. Elegantology combines them all. A partnership between noted Malaysian designer Beatrice Looi and the Cognac label Martell, sees the formation of a creative space where emerging local talent in t…
Pool at Tiger Rock Tiger Rock Island and Jungle Living. An Artist’s Retreat Tiger Rock offers a chic rustic retreat with the touch of an artist, the thoughtful care of a family and, the conveniences of modern life. This is jungle-island living at its best and, it’s o…
The last few visits to Penang have seen so much indulgence that there’s just not enough time to write about them all. Here are a few quickies that we’ve nibbled on causing us to dream of return… China House – mouthwatering giant slabs of ca…
Marini’s on 57 – view from patio Marini’s on 57 Words by Lisa Mangelsdorf Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Whether you are looking for a place for an after work happy hour, a pre-dinner cocktail or a late night party, Marini’s is the spot! Marini&…
Homey Hospitality with Boutique Hotel Design With UNESCO World Heritage status awarded to downtown Penang a few years back, many exciting developments have since cropped up on the island. Already a thriving destination for food, a relatively rec…
Mai Bar, Rooftop of Aloft Thursday Ladies Night at Mai Bar, Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral Words by Araceli Arismendi Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) “Oh yes it’s ladies night and the feeling’s right oh yes it’s ladies night oh what a night, oh what a night.” The l…
WTF Vegetable Biryani (RM14) Words: Kristin Cosgrove Photos: Monica Tindall It may have a cheeky name, but WTF (What Tasty Food) lives up to its moniker with seriously delicious vegetarian fare. Visitors to WTF will find a casual, cheery atmosphere and an ex…