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Mercat Barcelona Gastrobar, Bangsar

Mercat Barcelona Gastrobar Bangsar Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Mercat is one of our favourite little finds, perched on the pavement opposite Bangsar Village II.  From the first, we were in raptures over the creatively styled food but now that wine and oth…

The Olive, Food Tour of France, Genting

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 &amp…

New Chef and Tapas Menu, The Restaurant, Subang

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…

La Casa, Verve Suites, Mont Kiara

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 […]

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Treasures of the Middle East, The Resort Cafe

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…

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Sunday Brunch, Marble 8, Kuala Lumpur

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…

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Garage 51, Bandar Sunway, PJ, Malaysia

 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 – …

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La Mexicana, New Outlet in Bangsar

 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…

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BreadFruits, Desa Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur

“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…

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Huckleberry, Food and Fare, Damansara, Kuala Lumpur

 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…