Port Dickson is not the place I think of when it comes to ideas for places to visit for Sunday brunch. Its seaside location and lovely lush tropical greenery however do make a scenic setting perfectly suited for a leisurely few hours spent sipping coffee and juice, a…
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The Sticky Wicket, Cricket Themed Pub
Cricket Themed Cocktails & British Pub Food Words: Joanna McCall Photos: Monica Tindall Cricket lovers rejoice! Are you looking for a place where you can go to watch all your favourite sporting events? Do you dream of sunny days spent at The Oval watch…
Kaiju Company, Japanese Thai Restaurant, APW, Bangsar
Kaiju Company Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall. The recently renovated industrial chic vibe of the old Art Printing Works factory site in Bangsar houses some real gems of dining places and Kaiju is no exception. Sitting alongside Case Study bar (pop …
Spice Up Your Dining Indulgence at Gin Rik Sha, Bukit Damansara
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall So, you like spice? Great. I think we have found something special for you. Nestled in the leafy hillside of Bukit Damansara is a great new addition to the greater Kuala Lumpur culinary (and drinking) scene – Gin Rik S…
Contextualising Cocktails, Coley Bar, A Fun Night Out in Bangsar
Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall Cocktail culture in Kuala Lumpur isn’t a new thing, although it certainly feels like it with the number of watering holes popping up in the most unusual locations, reviving interest in overlooked parts of the city and …
A Superb Day Trip From Kuala Lumpur, aVi Spa at Avillion Port Dickson
There’s something about water views that feel so peaceful. Gazing at the horizon, with nothing but the blue sea between myself and the skyline, somehow induces an instant state of calm. aVi Spa at Avillion Port Dickson does just that – and that’s before we’ve even s…
The Eighth Avenue, New Dishes New Bartender, Publika, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall Constant Entertainment: Caning Gastro pubs are always good for a relaxing, fun time, and the chilled vibe set of The Eighth Avenue certainly doesn’t disappoint. I wasn’t quite sure what to expec…
Sebastian’s Gastro Bar, Empanada Thursdays, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall Hola! Want to know the best kept secret in town? Every Thursday night Sebastian’s Gastro Bar is playing host to Venezuelan celebrity chef Tamara Rodriguez who is rolling out some heavenly Latin American speci…
Melba at The Mansion, The Majestic Malacca, Kristang Cuisine
Melba at the Mansion is The Majestic Malacca’s newly revamped restaurant, helmed by celebrity chef Melba Nunis. In case you didn’t catch it, we had an exquisite sampling of Kristang cuisine for dinner on the night of our arrival to Malacca, and here you can find a li…
Case Study, A Cocktail Bar, Art Printing Works (APW), Bangsar
Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall After being dropped off by my Uber driver out the front of what looks like a derelict industrial wasteland, I wandered inside (past Pulp cafe) to discover a rather fantastic conservation-minded factory conversion. Fr…
Le Goûter – French Afternoon Tea at Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall Before moving to the vibrant city of Kuala Lumpur, I was living in London, and an ex-beau of mine would take me to Lincolnshire most weekends where we would spend our time cycling around the fields and lakes, brea…
The Verte, Avillion Port Dickson, Dinner and Drinks at Port Dickson
The garden setting of The Verte provides a glorious place to soak up the delights of its tropical seaside resort location. Sheltered amongst the lush landscaping of Avillion Port Dickson, a verdant estate surrounds the converted bungalow, and from The Lookout o…