Kristin Cosgrove and Monica TIndall Until recently Melawati was a coffee no-man’s-land where zombies roamed, unable to properly caffeinate in the morning. Well… in my mind anyway. But Western style cafés are at last creeping into the sleepy suburb, and The Yum L…
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Aqua Restaurant and Bar, Mandarin Oriental, KL
Kristin Cosgrove and Monica Tindall Recently unveiling its new look after a major renovation, AQUA Restaurant and Bar has joined the ranks of exceptional dining choices in the Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur. Situated poolside with al fresco seating, AQUA is t…
44 Bar, A Pop Up Bar, DR.Inc, Bangsar
Hannah Staley and Monica Tindall We think the coolest thing to hit Jalan Kemuja this month is 44 Bar. Currently taking up residence within DR.Inc, Bangsar and presenting a unique drinking experience to the city, this place should definitely be on your end of year ‘…
DreamSS Coffee, KL’s First Transparent Coffee Machine
DreamSS Coffee Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Monica Tindall When DreamSS.coffee shop owner Aaron was in grade school, his English teacher told him that when you wanted more of something, all you had to do was add an ‘s’. So, when it came time to name his and his wif…
103 Coffee Workshop, Sri Petaling
The Never-Ending Stream at 103 Coffee Workshop Han San Hau and Monica Tindall It’s no secret that many café-hopping Instagrammers have a preference for an “empty” setting when they visit the latest industrial chic eating establishment to pop up in a trendy local…
Playground Coffeery, Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur
Kristin Cosgrove and Monica Tindall On a gloomy and rainy recent afternoon, Monica and I found ourselves in what has to be the sunniest corner of Melawati, Playground Coffeery. Like a bright orb in a starless sky, Playground Coffeery is bringing the Aussie coffee …
Recipe for a Long Journey Cocktail
Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore One of The Collection Cocktails crafted by our resident mixologist at Colony, the “Long Journey” is the perfect accompaniment for a voyage from Britain to the East Indies. This rift on the Whiskey Sour perfectl…
Domaine Laurent Merlot – Tongkat Ali Infusion
Malaysia’s Most Expensive Wine Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Tonight I am having my initiation into the wonderful and mysterious world of Asian aphrodisiacs. Jia De Bao Group Malaysia has decided to venture forth with something a little different for th…
‘Wine Dating’ Villa Danieli, Sheraton Imperial KL
Words by Kirsten Durward, Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) We’re always on the look out for fun events offering mingling opportunities alongside great food and beverage pairings. And the monthly ‘Wine Dating’ at Villa Danieli certainly ticks all the box…
Tippling Club, A Must-Visit in Singapore
Equally well known for both its progressive modern food and inventive cocktails, Tippling Club was high on our list of ‘to visits’ in our recent Singapore weekend getaway. Both gastronomy and beverage make it into the world’s ‘best of’ lists, gaining places in As…
Five Rooftop Bars in Kuala Lumpur
Woo hoo the haze has lifted in Kuala Lumpur. Blue skies are visible and all is near good again. Here’s our round up of places in which to enjoy this long missed fresh air and clear heavens in: The Best Rooftop Bars in Kuala Lumpur. (click on the title links […]
Wine Talk at La Bodega, Bangsar Shopping Centre
Monica Clear and Joe Tremarco Vino meets Grill. What’s not to like about this pairing? Mediterranean tapas buffet from the acclaimed La Bodega BSC restaurant, coupled with a fine and diverse selection of wines from Wine Talk – an online wine delivery service staf…