There’s much joy to be found in the festive season, but at the same time it too can be one of the most stressful periods of the year. Agendas at work need tying up by the yearend, social engagements are high and, in my family at least, there seems to […]
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Mai-Bar-becue, Aloft Hotel, KL Sentral, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall Sunset, check. Seat by the pool, check. Cocktail in hand, check. Views to die for, check. That was a great Friday after work get-together! Nestled amongst the bustle of the KL Sentral vicinity is business hotel, Aloft…
Bowery Kitchen and Bar, Publika, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall To me, New York really does epitomise the best of America. And, if you are in a Big Apple state of mind, you should check out Bowery Kitchen and Bar which has recently opened in Publika. This spot has picked the best of […]
Sitka Studio, Weekend Degustation Menus
Monica Tindall You might consider Sitka Studio a weekend passion. The bread and butter of the business is downstairs, in Sitka, the café, which caters to a variety of discerning palates for brunch, lunch and dinner throughout the week. Upstairs in Sitka Studio, h…
A Little Farm on the Hill, “Grow Your Own Grub” Workshop
Set in the tranquil and cooler climate of Janda Baik, A Little Farm on the Hill makes a beautiful day trip and welcome green escape from Kuala Lumpur. Run by husband and wife team, Lisa and Peter, the hosts at this organic farm, restaurant and event space offer regula…
The Blue Cow Butcher, Quality Australian Meat Delivery, Kuala Lumpur
Real Fresh Food for Real Fresh People High quality Australian cuts of meat. A huge range of beef, lamb, pork and chicken butchered to order. An easy to use website. Fuss-free delivery. It’s obvious that The Blue Cow Butcher’s recently launched on-line service is g…
Top Meats & a Taste of Australia, Chef Greg Farnan, Gobo Upstairs, KL
Words: Samantha Urlwin Photos: Monica Tindall The Traders Hotel KL is a landmark hotel with a stunning view of the iconic Petronas Twin Towers and KLCC Park. It is, in fact, one of the favourite places to take friends and family for a lovely meal and to take in […]
Ten Expat Comforts When You Need of a Taste of Home
This is a time of year when many new expats arrive to Kuala Lumpur and are settling in trying to make the city their new home. Once the excitement of discovering the sights and tastes of what this wonderful country has to offer wears off, some might begin to feel […]
Gourmet Safari & Forbidden City, Changkat Bukit Bintang
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall Ever indecisive about where to go for a special meal? If, like me, you end up trawling the internet for hours, checking out various menus, reviews and seeking friends’ opinions before choosing one of KL’s thousands o…
Huckleberry After Dark, Damansara Heights
Nadia Khan & Monica Tindall The Yum List first visited Huckleberry Food & Fare not long after is opened less than a year ago, and found an excellent selection of artisanal bread, pastries, fresh brunch items and good coffee, marking it high on the list of f…
Mikey’s Original New York Pizza & Mikey’s Frozen Custard, KL
Following the booming success of Mikey’s Original New York Pizza in Bangsar, and a second flourishing outlet in Publika, owner Michael Helfman and fellow New Yorker and partner in crime Andrew Bellucci opened a third outlet in Mid Valley Megamall. Capturing the …
Beauty and the Beast, Jalan Batai, Damansara
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Combining a stylish upscale bar (Beauty) with a hearty and carnivorous menu (Beast), the BIG group’s latest venture is a sophisticated rendering of the Intermark original. Opened late in 2015, this Damansar…