Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall The walk up to Contango was nothing short of majestic (so pun-ny, yet so true). Greeted by a massive chandelier in the shape of an ocean liner’s hull mirrored on the reflective marble flooring that could survive abuse …
Words and Photos by Kristin Cosgrove It’s that festive time of year when my year’s worth of pinterest pages come to fruition. Thoughtful holiday gifts are handmade and beautiful baked goods are created as I happily listen to Christmas music and relax while enj…
La Bodega has grown into an institution in Malaysia for those seeking a friendly and affordable place to meet over wine, cocktails and delicious Spanish cuisine. First established in Bangsar in 1999, it has taken over the city with its reputation for a no-nons…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall The understated elegance of La Scala sparkles at the moment with a silvery Christmas twinkle. You already know how much we love this place for an elegant dinner, a romantic liaison or a special event, but now t…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Readers will know that there is a plethora of brunches around KL that we Yum Listers love to munch at. Relatively new on the brunch beat is Bubblylicious Brunch at El Cerdo, which really should be renamed Porky…
Chef Richard Ekkebus’ career had nowhere to go but up with his apprenticeship beginning under the tutelage of Michelin-star chefs Hans Snijders and Robert Kranenborg. Meticulous selection of ingredients and a passion for giving traditional French cuisi…
Michelin stars have a funny way of grabbing our attention, especially when there’s a trio of them awarded. L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon has gained this prestigious honour in both locations in Hong Kong andMacau. Building on the high standard of food and servic…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall If you’re hankering for a true taste of Spain and find yourself in Bangsar any day soon, may I suggest that you drop into Mercat? Just pop across the road from Bangsar Village II to find an oasis of old word Euro…
Cucina – Pure Italian Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel The glittery Victoria Harbour is all the décor that is needed at Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel’s Italian restaurant, Cucina. With glass walls the only things dividing diners from the stunning night scene, the …
Azure Restaurant Slash Bar Azure Restaurant Slash Bar, Rooftop Bar in Lan Kwai Fong Positioned on a rooftop at the top of the happening party district of Lan Kwai Fong, Azure Restaurant Slash Bar renders a fashionable place to dine in the evenings, and a hip spot …
Countdown to Christmas Countdown to Christmas at Fuzion, Sunway Resort Hotel and Spa _________________________________________________________________________________ Words by Polly Szantor Images by Vicki Fennessy Christmas came early when The Yu…
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall For anyone planning to spend the festive season in KL yet reluctant to forego a sumptuous turkey feast, look no further than the ‘Jolly Hot Legs’ menu at the DoubleTree Hilton’s Makan restaurant. What awaits is a bu…