Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall The light and leafy interior of Em café was in stark contrast to the gloomy rain clouds that lay low over Jalan Pudu as we stepped inside Hotel Transit. Chef Pierre (previously of one of the The Yum List’s fav…
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Skillet @ 163’s Festive Menu, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall The holiday season is a time for people to dress up: Dress up their clothes, dress up their houses, dress up their lifestyles. This season, many restaurants in KL will be dressing up their tables with special menu…
10 Reasons Why You Need to Order Table & Apron’s Christmas Feast
Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall The halls are decked, the bells are jingling, and Rudolph’s nose is lit up. Off all the holidays, Christmas is definitely my favourite! It’s a holiday all about surrounding yourself with family, and I’ve never g…
Vin’s Restaurant & Bar, Good Value Comfort Food in a Casual Setting, TTDI
Words: Caroline Lee Photos: Monica Tindall The last time I wandered into Vin’s was about six years ago when it first opened its doors in TTDI and truth be told, I don’t think that even counted as a visit, seeing that I sat outside and only had a beer. […]
Festive Season Help from the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
There’s much joy to be found in the festive season, but at the same time it too can be one of the most stressful periods of the year. Agendas at work need tying up by the yearend, social engagements are high and, in my family at least, there seems to […]
Crave Oysters and Seafood House, TREC Kuala Lumpur
Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Fresh seafood, crusty soft bread, a crisp glass of white wine, or a cold beer. What could be better? If you haven’t checked out Crave Oysters and Seafood House at TREC KL yet, you need to clear your schedule tonight! Fo…
a’Roma Dinings, Italian Restaurant in Taman Paramount
Words: Claire Horn Photos: Monica Tindall Nestled away in the 40 year old neighbourhood of PJ section 20, otherwise known as Taman Paramount, sits the delightfully authentic new Italian spot – a’Roma Dinings. Brought to life 9 months ago, we’re sure more …
Sitka Studio, Weekend Degustation Menus
Monica Tindall You might consider Sitka Studio a weekend passion. The bread and butter of the business is downstairs, in Sitka, the café, which caters to a variety of discerning palates for brunch, lunch and dinner throughout the week. Upstairs in Sitka Studio, h…
Supperclub KL, There’s More to TREC KL Than Nightclubs Alone
Patricia Podorsek Monica Tindall Perhaps better known for its hopping nightlife, the newly opened TREC KL also brings al fresco dining to the city during the pleasant hours of the early evening. Most prominent among the restaurants along the pedestrian st…
A Little Farm on the Hill, “Grow Your Own Grub” Workshop
Set in the tranquil and cooler climate of Janda Baik, A Little Farm on the Hill makes a beautiful day trip and welcome green escape from Kuala Lumpur. Run by husband and wife team, Lisa and Peter, the hosts at this organic farm, restaurant and event space offer regula…
A Feast for the New World, Yarra Valley Wines in Kuala Lumpur
Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Wine purists have long argued the superiority of Old World wines over New World, arguing the terroir of such regions – the soil, climate, aspect, elevation, slope, surrounding vegetation and traditions of the …
Spanish Guest Chef, Jose Alonso, The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall Hailing from Singapore’s Binomio, The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur warmly welcomes Spanish Chef, Jose Alonso, to share his concept of casual tapas mixed and fine dining while taking diners o…