Distillerie d’Indochine, Hoi An Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall Our taxi driver reverses back down the dirt path we have just driven along in search of Distillerie d’Indochine. Literally, off the beaten path, in a sleepy part of …
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Wine Pairings for Chinese New Year
Wine Pairings for Chinese New Year + Favourite Traditions & Meals Words: Alison Christ Photos: Monica Tindall Chinese Lunar New Year is quickly approaching, it’s the Year of the Wood-Snake. The wood snake signifies adaptability, creativity, and growth an…
Best Bars in Kuala Lumpur 2024
Best Bars in Kuala Lumpur 2024 Kuala Lumpur’s nightlife scene is thriving, and 2024 brought an array of bars redefining where and how we enjoy our evenings out. From sleek rooftop bars with panoramic city views to speakeasies hidden behind unmarked doors, …
Farmer’s Bar Avenue K – Craft Beer KL
Farmer’s Bar Avenue K – Craft Beer Kuala Lumpur Photos: Matt Wehner Words: Jacob Weber Who would have thought that a place called ‘Farmer’s Bar’ would serve excellent Japanese food? I was pleasantly surprised, that’s for sure.…
The Rebel Penguin of Whimzy Town
The Rebel Penguin of Whimzy Town – Taman Paramount Words: Nichole Ong Photos: Matt Wehner After two years in Funky Town, The Rebel Penguin has set his sights on a new location – Whimzy Town, better known as Taman Paramount, Petaling Jaya. Through a mysteriou…
Louie’s – Plaza Batai, Cocktails & Omakase
Louie’s – Plaza Batai, Cocktails & Omakase Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Peter Tan I reckon The Notorious B.I.G. could have rhymed “omakase” and “Hennessy” very stylishly. I’m certain that he would have approved of the combination and plenty more about …
Ausàs Interpretación Wines – Mazi KL
Ausàs Interpretación Wines – Mazi Greek Taverna KL Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau One of the highlights of my travels last year was visiting the most prestigious winery in Spain, Vega Sicilia. Not open to the public, a look inside is a much sought-after e…
JungleBird Kuala Lumpur – Rum Bar, Bukit Damansara
JungleBird Kuala Lumpur – Rum Bar, Bukit Damansara Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Han Sen Hau How many varieties of rum can you name off the top of your head? Five? Maybe ten, if you’ve had the luxury of a Caribbean holiday recently? If you can make it to fift…
PS150 Hidden Cocktail Bar, Chinatown
PS150 Hidden Cocktail Bar, Chinatown Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Han Sen Hau Chinatown’s first hidden cocktail bar remains one of Chinatown’s best cocktail bars — and that’s no ordinary achievement given some of the outstanding competitio…
‘Go Lokal’ Cocktail Menu – Blue at EQ Kuala Lumpur
‘Go Lokal’ Cocktail Menu – Blue at EQ Kuala Lumpur Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Han Sen Hau The term ‘elevate’ is getting seriously overused in food and beverage these days. But when we’re talking about a classy cocktail bar that towers 51 stories above the hea…
GranMonte Vineyards & Winery Khao Yai, Thailand
GranMonte Vineyards & Winery Khao Yai, Thailand Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Han Sen Hau Tucked away in the rolling hills of Khao Yai, Thailand, lies a unique winemaking region slowly gaining international recognition. GranMonte Wines, a family-owned a…
Douglas Laing & Co. – Celebrating 75 Years
Douglas Laing & Co. – Celebrating 75 Years, Malaysia Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall & Supplied The journey to understanding how exclusive Douglas Laing is begins with an invitation to a private dinner and whisky-tasting event at Saba…