Save The People – Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast Monica Tindall The realization that saving the planet is not really the issue of our time but rather that it’s saving the people, is gradually making its way into the collective consciousness. Planet Earth has p…

December Degustation & Festive Menus Champignons at Oasis Words: Alison Christ Photos: Rich Callahan I had the pleasure of dining at Champignons at Oasis for the first time almost one year ago at the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs holiday dinner last December. I was a …

The Dark Horse Bar & Grill KL Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan “Be Nice or Leave” – the sign in neon lights pretty much sums up the experience at The Dark Horse Bar & Grill in KL city centre. It goes beyond encompassing a place where everyone feels w…

Lips Carpenter – Customizable Lipstick! I’m always trying to find ways to reduce the amount of waste I produce and hence play at least a small role in taking care of our earth. One of the most challenging areas to do this though is with make-up. While pai…

ELLO! Pita KL Monica Tindall ELLO! Pita KL, the pandemic baby of Brick House Group and the little sister of @pokok.kl, has just launched. Serving pita pockets packed with wholesome ingredients on bread baked fresh daily, these handfuls make excellent light meal…

KL Deliveries For those of you choosing to stay home or not yet able to head out, we have another collection of KL deliveries we recommend. Click on the title links for more details. KL Deliveries To Ring in the End of August Soul Kitchen Plaza Damas Soul Kitchen in […]

Shelyne Wai In this interview, Shelyne Wai shares her journey as a yoga instructor and entrepreneur and tells of how she has overcome some of the struggles associated with the pandemic. What do you do? I’m a full-time yoga instructor and also a Founder of Aka…

Pandemic Coping Strategies – A Personal Survival Kit Monica Tindall If truth be told, I’m not doing so well with this round of restrictions. I’ve put on a happy face for the good part of a year, but it’s finally getting to me.  It’s now school holidays for …

Ryan Teh  In this interview, Ryan Teh, Head Chef at Evoke Gastrobar, tells of how the pandemic has changed him as a chef and person and his approach to life and business. What do you do? I slice, dice, fry, braise, clean, chop, bake, brine, boil, grill, steam, grind, j…

Unboxing Trend – The Great Unwrap in Kuala Lumpur Monica Tindall Gifting food and other treats has blossomed as a trend over the pandemic. With physical and social contact limited, friends and families found different ways to connect. A community of care w…