Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall The halls are decked, the bells are jingling, and Rudolph’s nose is lit up. Off all the holidays, Christmas is definitely my favourite! It’s a holiday all about surrounding yourself with family, and I’ve never g…
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Armagnac, Chateau de Montal in Kuala Lumpur
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall Only roast pork was served. Plate after plate of crispy Chinese-style roast pork. What had I got myself in to? OK, to be fair, we weren’t there for the food. But it certainly made us feel welcome. We were however there f…
BreadFruits, Dinner Menu, Desa Sri Hartamas
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall This charming eatery in Desa Sri Hartamas has been home to more of my breakfasts than my own dining room since I’ve been living in the neighbourhood, so when Monica invited me to review the place, not only was I deligh…
Crystal, Diamonds and Cocktails, Oh My!, The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur
Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall I am not in Kim and Kanye’s entourage. Nor have I ever written a hit number one single, making me worthy of having my name added to ‘The List’ at an MTV black and white pool party, but there is a secret part of […]
Vin’s Restaurant & Bar, Good Value Comfort Food in a Casual Setting, TTDI
Words: Caroline Lee Photos: Monica Tindall The last time I wandered into Vin’s was about six years ago when it first opened its doors in TTDI and truth be told, I don’t think that even counted as a visit, seeing that I sat outside and only had a beer. […]
The St. Regis Langkawi, The Ultimate Luxury Stay in Malaysia
Bringing with it a century old reputation for art and architecture, personalized butler service and undeniably luxurious experiences, St. Regis has landed on the shores of Langkawi and promises guests a grand celebration of past and present with uncompromisi…
Festive Season Help from the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
There’s much joy to be found in the festive season, but at the same time it too can be one of the most stressful periods of the year. Agendas at work need tying up by the yearend, social engagements are high and, in my family at least, there seems to […]
Energy Spa and Wellness, Festive Packages, Great Eastern Mall
Thunder reverberates across the darkened skies and rain is bucketing down. Cars are bumper-to-bumper, barely inching forward in peak hour traffic. I view it all peacefully, from high above, in the comfort of a soft dressing gown while sipping on a cup of warm red d…
aLIVE D-tox Water, Healthy Alternative to Juice, Pavilion, KL
I’m excited to post about this delicious little find in Pavilion. Instead of following the trend of sameness, mimicking other businesses around the city, aLIVE d-tox Water is setting its own movement by selling fruits steeped in fruit infused waters, yoghurt d…
KomPassion Thai Fusion Food, Damansara Kim
Words: Caroline Lee Photos: Monica Tindall KomPassion, the love-child of Chef Nikom, sits right in the middle of a typical row of suburban life in Damansara Kim, modest and unassuming, much like its owner, revealing none of the sumptuous delights t…
H by Hoppers, A New Bar in Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur
***No longer opened. Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall It’s Just a Hop, Skip, and a Jump At least that’s how you’ll be left feeling after having a taste of Mrs Lim, or Mr Ahmad if you swing both ways. But the scandalicious details stop here, as these aren’t […]
Little Collins KL – Cakery, Custom Cake Orders & Delivery
Little Collins KL I’m never baking again! Why would I when I can have professionals make reasonably priced, delicious and customized treats, which are delivered to my door with a quick and easy online ordering system? Little Collins Cakery and Café has recently l…