Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Genting is celebrating their golden anniversary with a Food Tour of France promotion. Last month we were fortunate to partake in an exceptional degustation menu by Chef Frederic Prouvoyeur with wines paired by the number one wine merchant in France, Barton &…
Eugenie Chan and Monica Tindall Driving into The Club, you feel as if you’ve stumbled into a secret hiding place. Ample parking is an immediate bonus, and a short tree-lined stroll soon has you in the sophisticated lobby. Immediately, the outside hustle and bustl…
Aisling Cullen and Monica Tindall A new cluster of restaurants have opened up in Mont Kiara at the base of the Verve Suites. Among those restaurants is La Casa, a cosy and homely space that lives up to its name. Arriving at La Casa, it was no problem to get […]
Eugenie Chan and Monica Tindall Jordanian Chef Ala’a Habibi is joyful and jovial, and very experienced with more than 20 years of specialised Middle Eastern expertise. Absolutely dedicated to delivering top-notch quality and service, he is in the kitchen dail…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall If the cityscape is getting you down and your eyes long to gaze on the horizon over ocean seas, an afternoon in the aVi Spa’s lounge will rest your tired spirit and bring back a sense of well being. I’ve rarely visited a bett…
Monica R. Clear and Monica Tindall Some of my best dining memories are relaxed, lingering brunches with friends on a slow Sunday morning, perhaps after a late night of fun, where the coffee flows and the Sunday edition newspaper is passed around in between conver…
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 – …
Han Sen Hau and Monica Tindall *** Sadly, La Mexicana is now closed. The first thing you’ll notice as you set foot in La Mexicana’s new outlet along Jalan Telawi in Bangsar is the explosion of colour: only Mexicans would have the ingenuity to line acid pink barstool…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Commanding a spectacular position on the top floor of Avillion’s signature spa overlooking the Malacca Straits, aVi Lounge could easily become one of my favourite places to spend a day. Both design and furnishing have …
“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…
Patricia Podorsek and Monica Tindall There are guests and then there are guests. As a beautiful hotel located in the heart of Bukit Bintang, the Westin has no shortage of them, but until August 22, patrons of the Cuban restaurant Qba can enjoy the gifts of one very s…