Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Champagne Delamotte Words: Alison ChristPhotos: Monica Tindall & Supplied by The Chamber Starhill Champagne is probably my favourite beverage. In good times and bad Champagne makes everything better. I am thrilled to be a guest at The Sparkling Afternoon …
Hybrid KL Words: Sathya SelvarajahPhotos: Rich Callahan With most lounges turning into mini clubs past 10 pm, a quiet place resides in Changkat Bukit Bintang that does the opposite. Hybrid KL is a clandestine lounge for the discreet. It’s for the folk who avoid at…
The Rebel Penguin of Funky Town Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Rich Callahan How did the 80s become such a fascinating decade lately? With mullets making a comeback and Stranger Things dominating Netflix, it seems we cannot help but fall in love with an era that worship…
AlcoHall by Wholly Spirits Words: Alicia Kennedy Photos: Monica Tindall Looking for a satisfying beverage after a busy day of grocery shopping? Or the perfect bottle of wine or spirits to go with a special home-cooked meal? Look no further; AlcoHall by Wholly Spi…
Haba Restaurant & Bar Words: Rebecca Cannon Photos: Rich Callahan ‘A place for drinkers by drinkers,’ I was told as I walked into Haba Restaurant & Bar and met the team behind it. Paul Dass and Deepak Gill must know what they are doing because H…
Penrose KL Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Rich Callahan It’s pretty impressive how full of distinctive bars Chinatown has become in such a short time. A lot of this creative resurgence can be attributed to the founders of Merchants Lane and Wildflowers, Ken Ho and Matt…
Siddùra – In Pursuit of Excellence Monica Tindall Wine has been part of the Sardinian culture for as long as people have inhabited the land. Siddùra, located on the outskirts of the medieval village of Luogosanto, serves to renew this time-honoured tradit…
Sella & Mosca – Alghero Monica Tindall “Like the eyes, the palate will also love this land.” Sella & Mosca’s story begins over 120 years ago when an engineer, Mr Sella, and a lawyer, Mr Mosca, first laid eyes on the uncultivated land around Alghero. T…
Silvio Carta, Sardinia Monica Tindall The heart of Oristano, Sardinia, is home to a living legend. Silvio Carta, 93 years old, and founder of the company of the same name, resides here. To this day, Mr Carta continues to tend to the grounds and hone his original visi…
Cantina Mesa – Fine Sardinian Wines Monica Tindall Mesa, meaning table in Sardinian, symbolizes the heart of Cantina Mesa winery – “nourishment, a meal among friends, maternal love, simplicity and fragrant” aromas. Founded with deep affection for the island, …
Panggung KL Words: Sathya Selvarajah Photos: Monica Tindall * Now closed. In an era where the trend is for dark, mysterious and hidden, Panggung KL is a breath of fresh air. Set on a prominent corner in Chinatown near the popular muraled laneway, Panggung KL is hard …
Puteh Beach Bar Kuantan Monica Tindall Puteh Beach Bar in Kuantan was born from the desire of three friends who dreamed of a relaxed party place similar to spots they’d spent many fond times in Bali. Originally, founders Alex, Olanda and Victoria put the establish…