Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Hannah Staley and Monica Tindall As my husband always says ‘it’s all about the story’ and DR.Inc, pronounced ‘Drink’, certainly tells a good story. Situated on a quiet leafy street in Bangsar, a visit to this laid back café allows its customers to experience a ‘sho…
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…
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…
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 …
Shaun Humphries and Monica Tindall The moment I stepped into Acme Bar and Coffee on a hazy Saturday afternoon, I instantly felt myself relax. While I wouldn’t say it felt like home (it’s way too nice to be my house), the wall-to-wall windows, casual décor and …
Eugenie Chan and Monica Tindall Compared to its neighbours, Garage 51 is immediately set apart with a bold exterior mural that just draws you to it. With an up-cycled interior, tonnes of natural light, great service, and food made with fresh ingredients – …
“Real Food and Comfort Dining” We first became enamoured with BreadFruits in 2013. Just opened the small café cum organic grocers enticed us with its warm community feel and delicious and healthy breakfasts. Returning nearly two years later, BreadFruits co…
Aisling Culling and Monica Tindall Arriving at Huckleberry Food & Fare at Plaza Damansara, we could tell that the food was going to be good by the short queue of people waiting to be seated in the packed restaurant even at 4pm in the afternoon. This stylish c…
Words: Dominique Montiel Photos: Monica Tindall When a restaurant’s name starts with the word ‘awesome’, it’s safe to say that you develop a sort of straightforward expectation of not only amazing food, but also service and atmosphere. I found myse…
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall If you’re in the mood to while away a few hours, grazing on wholesome and tasty paninis, salads or pasta dishes whilst sipping on fresh smoothies or a great coffee or two, head to TTDI’s Pickle and Fig where the …
Louise Miller and Monica Tindall If you are heading for BEAM (an acronym for Bean Expedition at Manufactory) expecting only a decent brew with delicious cake, you will have seriously underestimated this place. What lies in store is significantly more than good c…
Words: Dominique Montiel Photos: Monica Tindall Greeted by the strong smell of roasted coffee and the warmth of a homey locale, I prepared myself for the boutique feel of Roast Factor Glee. Situated in the outskirts of the city, more specifically Ba…