Summer Menu @ Altitude – Shangri-La Sydney Monica Tindall I have a special relationship with Altitude, Shangri-La Sydney. It was the first place I dined when I returned after an absence of two and a half years due to the pandemic. It became my go-to spot for ca…
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Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, NSW, Australia
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Monica Tindall If you’re going to splurge on a luxury hotel in Sydney, make sure it has spectacular views, exceptional service, comfortable rooms and great food and beverage options. For all of the above reasons, Four Seasons Hot…
Mode Kitchen & Bar – Sydney
Mode Kitchen & Bar – Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Monica Tindall Mode Kitchen & Bar is Four Seasons Hotel Sydney’s all-day-dining restaurant. You might be wondering why The Yum List is in such a place, considering our preference for concepts w…
Grain Bar – Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Grain Bar – Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Monica Tindall I’m no stranger to a good cocktail, and with Grain Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney making it to Boothby’s Top 50 Bars in Australia list, how am I to resist? We’re back home for Chrissy st…
The Dining Room by James Viles – Sydney
The Dining Room by James Viles – Park Hyatt Sydney Words & Photos: Monica Tindall Header Photo Credit: Manuel Lesser We’re so happy to be back in Sydney and grateful for the many experiences of dining on contemporary Australian cuisine made by s…
WICKED – A Must-see on Your Sydney Agenda
WICKED – A Must-see in Sydney, Australia Sydney has become the go-to destination for theatre enthusiasts, as the sensational Broadway hit WICKED delights audiences and critics alike, prompting an extension of its season until February 4, 2024. The exci…
Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel
Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel Monica Tindall As the sun sets behind Abu Dhabi’s iconic skyscrapers, a serene oasis of tranquillity awaits on the other side of the city. On the edge of the urban sprawl, Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hote…
Vega Sicilia – Spain’s Most Renowned Winery
Tempos Vega Sicilia – The Golden Ticket Monica Tindall Much like Charlie’s golden ticket to Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, a coveted invitation to Vega Sicilia unlocks the magic of Spanish winemaking. Not open to the public, only a privil…
Nerua Guggenheim Bilbao – Contemporary Basque
Nerua Guggenheim Bilbao – Contemporary Basque Cuisine Monica Tindall Nerua Guggenheim Bilbao, a fine-dining restaurant in the iconic Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao, offers a unique gastronomic experience that celebrates the bounty of the Basque Country. Chef …
La Bodega de Ola by Martín Berasategui -Bilbao
La Bodega de Ola by Martín Berasategui -Bilbao Monica Tindall With an impressive track record of twelve MICHELIN stars and two restaurants boasting three MICHELIN stars, Martín Berasategui has cemented his position as a culinary virtuoso. Recognised a…
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao: A Must-Visit
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Words: Caning Jaramillo Photos: Monica Tindall One of Europe’s most exciting public attractions is the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, artfully juxtaposed against the tranquil banks of the Nervion River. This museum showcases mod…
Finca Museum Winery – Valladolid, Cigales DO
Finca Museum Winery – From Abandoned Vines to Timeless Elegance Monica Tindall In the heart of the Cigales Designation of Origin lies a winery like no other, where century-old vines whisper their secrets of the past, and the art of winemaking weaves …