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speakeasy bars in Kuala Lumpur

Hyde at 53M, Speakeasy Cocktail Bar

Words: Kirsten Durward        Photos: Monica Tindall Hyde at 53M: a name that should be memorized by every serious cocktail drinker in the country. A rising star of the current speakeasy trend in Kuala Lumpur, the cocktails created here simply blow away much of the compe…

best afternoon teas in Kuala Lumpur

The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur, Afternoon Tea

Words: Hannah Staley Photos: Monica Tindall The ritual of afternoon tea dates back to the 1800s during a time when it was common to eat only two meals a day. It served to stem the hunger and anticipation of the late evening dinner. Fast forward to the 21st century, and […]

Pod Chocolate, Ubud, Bali

Pod Chocolate, Ethically Produced Chocolate, Ubud

We first learned of Pod Chocolate a number of year’s back when we were wowed by an impressively crafted chocolate sphere in a distinguished restaurant in Seminyak. Quizzing the chef as to the construction of this beauty the story of Pod Chocolate and its pas…

European bistro Kuala Lumpur

Pinch, European Bistro, Bangsar

Words: Patricia Podorsek   Photos: Monica Tindall For all the glitz and glamour of the many trendy and fine dining restaurants in KL, I am always a sucker for the neighborhood place that provides a personal and intimate food experience. With a modus operandi of “fri…

fine dining, Italian Restaurant

Savini, Ristorante Italiano, The Intermark

Words:  Monica R. Clear     Photos:  Monica Tindall Walking through the door of Savini is, by itself, a transformative experience.  The outside world of blazing hot sun, noisy street life, and dismal fluorescent mall lighting melts away and Savini extends its a…

best cafes in PJ

The Good Batch, Damansara Utama

Words: Kirsten Durward    Photos: The Yum List Damansara Utama is one of those areas of town where little eateries and bars are popping up all around the block. Local residents have kept a few tasty treats under their hats for a while now but word is starting to leak […]

Padma Resort Ubud

Padma Resort Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

A couple of years back we stayed at Padma Resort in Legian. At that time we were impressed with the extraordinary number of artworks intertwined with Balinese architecture. Not particularly taken by the beach and surrounding district of Legian, we found that the …

fine dining TTDI

DC Restaurant, Fine Dining in TTDI

Words: Louise Miller    Photos: Monica Tindall Entering the downstairs bar of DC Restaurant through the understated, dark chevron panelled entrance is akin to stepping through a wardrobe and discovering Narnia. There is something very magical and luxuriou…

Cafe Malaysia 2016

Cafe Malaysia, MATRADE, Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur had a bad case of the caffeine jitters earlier this year. Three days of it, to be precise. Malaysia’s 2nd Cafe Malaysia exposition was held at the MATRADE Exhibition Centre from January 14 to 16, 2016. This three-day long exhibition showcased an inter…

Bobo Kuala Lumpur – Restaurant, Bar & Jazz Lounge

Words: Aisling Cullen              Photos: The Yum List As a KLCC resident it takes a lot to convince me to go to Bangsar, especially with Friday night traffic. When Monica suggested Bobo KL however, I was intrigued by the concept, especially when she mentioned …