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RYE Speakeasy & Whisky Bar Hilton Petaling Jaya Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Peter Tan Tucked away within the Hilton Petaling Jaya, RYE is a new whisky and speakeasy bar that defies expectations. Eschewing the traditional stuffy, dark, and dingy atmosphere …
Donkey & Crow GastroPub, Bangsar Shopping Centre Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Han Sen Hau There are plenty of decent bars in Bangsar, but a good old gastrobar is surprisingly hard to find. No novelty, no pretentiousness — just generous portions of proper pub gr…
Artadi Wines in Malaysia Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Ivan Chong Wine with elegance. Wine that knows it’s only as good as the grapes it comes from. Wine that celebrates nature’s biodiversity without trying to conquer or reshape it to suit preconceived ideas of w…
The Riff District – Bangsar – Craft Cocktails & Culinary Delights Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Matt Wehner A month into business, we’re at The Riff District in Bangsar, meeting owner John Lim and discovering the food and beverage menu, which improvi…
Corks Out SS15 Subang – Wine Bar & Restaurant Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Han Sen Hau Corks Out wine bar, which first opened its doors in 2016 in TTDI, is rapidly expanding its presence. Indeed, it’s on a bit of a roll. Their mission statement is str…
Riverbank Estate, Swan Valley Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Oh gosh, we have had a fabulous trip to Australia’s South West, and we depart with a bang with a wine-paired meal at RiverBank Estate in Swan Valley just before we head to the airport. Only a 20-m…
Stella Bella, Margaret River Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau We’re staying in a Malbec cabin at the beautiful Chambré Estate in Margaret River. Fortunately for us, Stella Bella’s cellar door is just across the road. We skip across the highway for an afte…
Rare Foods & Subsea Estate Wines – Augusta, Margaret River Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau You may have heard of aging bottled wine beneath the waves, but how about actually using the sea as a cellar for secondary fermentation? The recovery of …
Voyager Estate – Margaret River Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Possibly one of the most beautiful wineries you can visit in Margaret River is Voyager Estate, which is part of the exclusive Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia collecti…
Domaine Naturaliste by Bruce Dukes, Margaret River Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Bruce Dukes has been making wines for the biggies in Margaret River for over thirty years. However, with Domaine Naturaliste, he steps out with his own vineyards and lab…
Clairault Streicker Wines, Margaret River, WA Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Han Sen and I are upping our wine game this morning with a wine blending session at Clairault Streicker Wines, followed by a wine-paired lunch during which we will test some of …
St Aidan Wines, Ferguson Valley, WA Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau The great thing about staying in boutique accommodation is getting recommendations from local owners about their favourite places to eat, drink and explore. Coming up in several reco…