Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Wine Talk is up to great good again – bringing in exclusive new wines chosen by a professional sommelier for value and taste, customizing my selection according to my personal preferences, making recommendations of some different drops to try based on styles …
Relish Relish, the all-day-dining restaurant situated on the ground floor of the recently opened Fraser Residence Kuala Lumpur, looks set to become a reliable dining outlet for those residing in the building, but too for outsiders looking for homestyle mea…
Patricia Podorsek and Monica Tindall Only one word can describe Fraser Place’s Simply Green Salad: Fresh. Fresh thinking on their part and fresh thinking on your part. On their end, the head chef and her staff select and prepare menu items every day. Nearly every …
Dining Area – Cedar on 15 Eugenie Chan & Monica Tindall I’m always highly skeptical about hotel restaurant food, I’ve had a number of experiences that the ambience and service were amazing, but the food was over-hyped and mediocre, making the entire o…
Aisling Cullen and Monica Tindall Nestled in a row of shop houses in a leafy and peaceful setting is Kenny Hills Bakers, a new bakery specialising in stone milled flour and organic ingredients for their breads and pastries. The interior very much reflects the ar…
We do love our decadent desserts and you can’t get a much richer ending to a meal, or more luscious accompaniment to a cup of coffee, than a plump sweet slab of cheesecake. Here’s our favourites in our personal list of: Best Cheesecakes in Kuala Lumpur (…
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall At the bottom of Viva Residence in the busy Sentul neighbourhood stands a laid-back, bright and welcoming French inspired eatery, ideal for casual grazing on Gallic fare with far lower price tags than those …
Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall None of my reviews so far have ever begun with an imperative but that’s about to change: go to Panchos. If you’re planning to skip lunch because of a busy schedule, don’t. Go to Panchos. If you’re tired of having p…
Words: Kristin Cosgrove Photos: Monica Tindall Having lived in KL for four years, I had long given up hope of finding a good salad bar (or ANY salad bar for that matter) where one could custom-build a healthy salad covered in beautiful fresh veggies, a da…
Words: Eugenie Chan Photos: Monica Tindall A true hidden gem. Amongst the ever-increasing number and popularity of the TTDI area for hipster cafes, trendy joints and friendly pubs; Le Cafe Memoire provides a comfy, homey respite. Serving delicious, g…
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 …
Patricia Podorsek and Monica Tindall Just steps off the train at KL Sentral lies the artsy and cosmopolitan Le Meridien hotel, icon of chic accommodations around the world. Simmered in style and sass, the splashy color and mixed seating of the arrival area known …