Roberto’s 1020 Osteria Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Possibly one of the hottest launches of 2020, Roberto’s 1020 Osteria slid in to open its doors just before Christmas and the year-end. Stationed in Bangsar Shopping Centre (where …
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Azeta Kitchen, Italian Restaurant Bangsar
Azeta Kitchen *Azeta is closed, and Trattoria Dacristian has taken its place. Words: Kitty NoblePhotos: Rich Callahan Azeta Kitchen, yet another pandemic success story, opened just a week before the start of lockdown. The restaurant, the second foray for husb…
Shook! The Starhill Dining Reopens
Shook! The Starhill Dining Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Rich Callahan After extensive renovations, The Starhill Dining has reopened its doors. Located on the lower ground floor of The Starhill and part of the greater complex encompassing the J. W. Marriott, t…
Natalina Italian Kitchen in Avenue K
Natalina Italian Kitchen Words: TJay Photos: Rich Callahan Natalina Italian Kitchen is small and cozy with just enough greenery to allow the feeling of escape from the mall. The smell of caramelized cheese and yeasty dough waft lazily from the open pizza oven nea…
Château Dionne KL, French Restaurant, Bukit Damansara
Château Dionne KL Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan It’s mind-blowing the number of brave new food and beverage openings this year. What’s even more surprising though, is how successful many of them are given the circumstances. Château Dionne, a new F…
Osteria Gamberoni, Italian Restaurant Kuala Lumpur
Osteria Gamberoni Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Osteria Gamberoni, the newest kid on the block in the happening area of Chow Kit between Hotel Stripes and The Row, seems set for success. Opened only a week, there’s already a steady stream of traffic …
Canvass Bistro & Bar, Old Malaya KL
Canvass KL – Old Malaya Words: Alison Christ Photos: Rich Callahan * Canvass has moved. Find the new location here. I first went to Old Malaya in KL over three years ago and I fell in love with that little nook and the architecture of the colonial-style buildin…
Italian Pizza KL – Five Top Spots For a Slice
Italian Pizza KL One of the easiest foods to please a crowd and also one of the most popular delivery orders over the pandemic is pizza. Not all pizzas are made equally though and even those hailing from the same region boast several styles and traditions. Here we tak…
Mandarin Grill, Italian at Mandarin Oriental KL
Mandarin Grill KL Monica Tindall Mandarin Grill at Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur reopened this week with a new menu by Chef de Cuisine Luigi Stinga. Promising the ultimate Italian dining experience in KL, the cuisine is supported by a stunning setting and impre…
WOP Pizzeria KL, Italian, Plaza Damas
WOP Pizzeria KL Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan You can’t miss the façade of WOP Pizzeria in Plaza Damas. A brilliant red frontage shows bar stools and an opening looking straight onto the magnificent wood-fired Gianni Acunto Forni oven. Outside hol…
Ghost Pizza KL, Italian Pizza Delivery
Ghost Pizza KL, Italian Pizza Delivery Monica Tindall Conversations with restaurateurs over various stages of the pandemic revealed that high rentals are one of the biggest challenges to keeping heads above water. It comes as no surprise then the rise of the gho…
Delia Wines & Bistro, French Restaurant TTDI
Delia Wines & Bistro TTDI Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan A new French place to wine and dine has popped up in TTDI; Delia Wines & Bistro. Formerly a wine supplier, the brand has expanded to add a pretty French restaurant to its portfolio. And, f…