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best French restaurants in Kuala Lumpur

Rendez-Vous, French Bistro Bangsar

The Art of Haute Cuisine at Rendez-Vous Words: Claire Matheson   Photos: Monica Tindall It is no secret, I am in love. From the moment I tasted my first boeuf bourguignon, my first tartiflette, my first moules marinières and my first soupe à l’oignon I fell hard. Je su…

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DC Restaurant, TTDI, Vegetarian Fine Dining

Words: Patricia Podorsek   Photos: Monica Tindall Carnivorous gourmets bear a distinct advantage when it comes to fine dining experiences. Chefs at high-end restaurants love to present their artistry with oysters, quail, lamb, and other former creatures wi…

The Patisserie, Kuala Lumpur

The Patisserie, The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur

The Patisserie is an easy choice for a light meal when in the Bukit Bintang area. Escaping the frenzied city centre, The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur provides a peaceful haven, brandishing attentive service, fresh dishes, and a stylish setting. Mosaic floors are …

Nathalie Gourmet Studio, Vegetarian Menu in Publika, KL

Word: Heather Onderick      Photos: Monica Tindall “A chef who says she has nothing to learn from others can close her doors.”  said chef Nathalie Arbefuille to us when elaborating on her culinary educational journey over the years. Nathalie is not your “run …

The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur

The Library, The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur

Framed with floor to ceiling bookshelves, humming with the soft strokes of a skilled pianist, and warmly lit with muted wall lamps, The Library is the latest food and beverage concept to be unveiled following The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur’s recent revamp. The d…

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Marini’s on 57, Vegetarian Menu & New Meaty Dishes

Words: Kristin Cosgrove     Photos: Monica Tindall Too often, especially when it comes to fine dining, vegetarians are forced to pick at the breadbasket and order a side of veggies. Forget having a balanced meal, you’re lucky to find “pasta with red sauce.” But n…

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Ornellaia Wine Paired Dinner, Graze, Hilton KL

Words: Monica Clear     Photos: Monica Tindall Full disclosure:  I am still learning about wines. Like anything else in life, it is a balance of knowledge and confidence – understanding what I am looking for in the balance, length, depth, complexity and finish of …

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Food for Life – Danish Green and Natural

Words: Linnea Welker    Photos: Monica Tindall Denmark, a beautiful country, consistently rates at the top of the ‘happiest country in the world’ lists. Known for Lego toys and the home of Hans Christian Anderson, it has become a major destination for foodies fr…

best Italian restaurants in Kuala Lumpur

Portofino, Italian Restaurant, Bangsar, KL

Portofino owners Keli and Luca need a new name for their partnership. I’m thinking of something like “The Vice Squad,” not because they police bad habits in Kuala Lumpur, but because they FOSTER them! On a recent Thursday afternoon, Monica and I sat down to all my fa…

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Pinchos, Spanish Tapas Bar, Changkat Bukit Bintang

Words: Monica Larrieu   Photos: Monica Tindall Nestled in the first block of the main Changkat Bukit Bintang restaurant and bar strip, Pinchos is a spot that should not to be missed. Known in the restaurant industry for having introduced Kuala Lumpur to authenti…