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…
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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 […]
Auresso – Specialty Coffee, Tea and Cocoa, Malaysia
Penchant for coffee, plus aversion to traffic and shopping, equals strong appreciation for Auresso! Auresso provides consumers in Malaysia with convenient access to specialty coffee, premium tea, drinking chocolate and a bunch of accessories via a superbly …
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…
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…
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…
Munduk Moding Coffee Plantation Nature Resort and Spa, Bali
Munduk Moding Coffee Plantation Nature Resort and Spa in the north of Bali, first caught our attention as I was searching for an alternative to the Kopi Luwak farms on the island. Looking for something more sustainable and with ethical business practices, this pi…
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, 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 …
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, 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 …