Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Mr. Brooks Lounge Mr Brooks @ BSC Words by Manveen Maan Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) ‘Speakeasy’ is a term that is thrown around a fair bit these days. Make no mistake, Mr Brooks is not one of them, despite boasting a ‘hidden’ locale. “Look for the purple […]
Prego The Westin Resort Nusa Dua Casual Italian dining in an upbeat and colourful setting pretty much sums up Prego. The simplicity and freshness of Italian cuisine are echoed in the lively modern design of the restaurant. An open plan kitchen entices with delici…
BE Urban Wellness has, undeniably, one of the most mind-freeing settings for a spa in all of Kuala Lumpur. Modern design, magnificent views and state-of-the art technology forms an environment where the brain and the body can truly unwind. Damansara Heights …
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall With the haze outside nearly every day at the moment, it’s tough to get my fix of local Malaysian street favourites. Let alone having the opportunity to bring visiting friends to explore the fusion of cuisines tha…
Oyster Tasting Plate – Shucked Shucked @ Ben’s Independent Grocer, Publika Words by Manveen Maan Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Oysters aren’t a huge feature on any menu in KL so thankfully, The BIG Group’s introduced a handy little hideaway that h…
di Mare Restaurant, Karma Kandara di Mare Restaurant, Karma Kandara, Bali, Indonesia My eyes tear with pure pleasure and, my mind fills with thoughts of gratitude for such sublime beauty as we step into the cliff top restaurant, di Mare. Planted 85 metres above th…
Stepping into Clearwater Residence we leave the stresses of city life behind. Expertly designed, the clean open spaces of the serviced apartments encourage peaceful thoughts and calm breathing. Lobby Finding inspiration in the quote, “Shrug off the constr…
Party at Providence, The Intermark Providence @ The Intermark Words by Manveen Maan Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Having not set foot in a club in a while, my inner cool kid (I‘m going on the assumption that I still have one) started getting excited at the th…
Way Modern Chinois Way Modern Chinois, Damansara Heights Pleasant intrigue shapes our visit to Way Modern Chinois from start to finish. Way, the Chinese character, means something special and, Chinois is just a fancy way of saying Chinese in French. We find the c…
Lofty ceilings, grand golden chandeliers and majestic furnishings imbue a feeling of greatness in Lai Po Heen. Private rooms are splendid but our preferred tables are those by the window overlooking the manicured gardens and fountains of KLCC Park. In the eve…
Words: Araceli Barrera Arismendi Photos: Monica Tindall It was a gorgeous Sunday morning in Kuala Lumpur, perfect for tickling my senses and spirits with a delightful journey of aromatic coffees, soothing teas, and scrumptious café style food…
Over 40 years ago, in Singapore, the Shangri-La Hotel story first began. The idyllic settlement portrayed in James Hilton’s novel, Lost Horizon, was the inspiration for the name, and since then the brand has attempted to create a paradisiacal haven for all wh…