Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Adega Viúva Gomes Winery Monica Tindall We’re greeted at Adega Viúva Gomes by José Baeta, owner of the winery established in 1808, with over 200 years of history. Located in the enchanting village of Almoçageme, in the parish of Colares in Portugal, the pro…
Adega Belém Urban Winery Monica Tindall Located in the riverside district of Lisbon, Belém, Adega Belém Urban Winery combines the rich heritage of winemaking with the vibrant urban energy of the city. Housed in a former car repair shop, founders Catarina and Dav…
PODO Wine Outlet – Sri Hartamas Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Monica Tindall Wine lovers of KL – rejoice! PODO Wine Outlet, recently opened in Galeria Hartamas, elevates the options, flavours, origins and knowledge of the Malaysian wine scene effortl…
Delicato Wine Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Rich Callahan Our story begins with an unexpected triumph amidst a frolicsome and inebriated crowd when our very own Monica Tindall was announced to be in the running for Best Dressed Woman during Delicato Family Wine’s de…
Vineyard TTDI Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Rich Callahan The good folk at Vineyard TTDI sure know what it takes to make a great bar. International wine list and signature hand-crafted cocktails? Check. Comfortable indoor and outdoor seating? Check. Excel…
Calera & Kosta Browne Wine – Malaysia Words: Han Sen HauPhotos: Monica Tindall (unwatermarked images supplied by winery) The task sounded deceptively simple, and the setting was familiar. We would be making a return to Quin Restaurant at The Five, th…
Ca’ del Bosco Wines – CIAK – In The Kitchen, Hong Kong Monica Tindall One of the beautiful things about the food and beverage industry is the opportunity to make friends worldwide. Food and wine connect people, and as Julia Child said, “People w…
Portuguese Wines Malaysia – Borges Vinhos Words: Matt Brown Photos: Monica Tindall The reputation of The Tokyo Restaurant, located on the fourth floor at Lot 10, has always impressed me and yet, somehow, I was yet to experience all it had to offer. Th…
Wine Bar & Restaurant Desa Sri Hartamas – Copaa Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Rich Callahan It says a lot about Jon Chew’s boundless energy and passion for his new venture that we’re back here to sample a new menu only five months after he first …
D’s Wine Bar Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Monica Tindall The term ‘hidden gem’ is thrown around a lot these days, but D’s Wine Bar definitely qualifies. A new addition to an unassuming shop lot area, D’s Wine Bar is a modern, minimal…
Juliet Wine Bar – Bangsar Photos: Rich CallahanWords: Jacob Weber Long day? Tough meeting? Or just looking for a nice glass of decent wine somewhere that doesn’t feel stuffy and pretentious? Time for a drink with Juliet. Juliet Wine Bar is all …
Saito Sake – Malaysia Saito Sake recently revealed three new labels in their core range to Malaysia! Saito Sake is brewed in Fushimi, the southern part of Kyoto. It’s said that water from underground brandishes an ideal balance of potassium and magnesium. …