Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Maniqure Kuala Lumpur Monica Tindall Three months of letting things go in the beauty department and I couldn’t wait to get out again for some pampering. On my list – nails. Beautiful nails. I didn’t just want a regular clean and polish but instead a complete indulge…
Leonardo’s Jalan Bangkung Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan An old-timer in the Bangkung strip, Leonardo’s Dining Room & Wine Loft has had a revamp. It maintains its core porkiness and signatures dishes that can’t be removed lest the regulars se…
Kombucha & Kefir KL Monica Tindall With increased awareness of gut health, kombucha and kefir production is on the rise in Malaysia. Several home-brewers and professional outfits have dramatically increased the availability of fermented drinks over the …
Kaiteki Medical Spa Monica Tindall Both nervous about getting up close and personal with people but also dying to freshen up my skin after three months of neglect, I cautiously make my way to Kaiteki Medical Spa in The Hub, SS2. First impressions are excellent. Sta…
The Hungry Tapir, Vegan Restaurant Chinatown KL Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan I continue to be blown away by the stamina of Malaysian entrepreneurs. Post MCO has seen a profusion of new openings done exceptionally well. It seems that those w…
Café-Bistrot David TTDI Words: Kitty Noble Photos: Monica Tindall Stepping into the gloriously detailed Café-Bistro David is like entering a Paris-meets-London-underground-meets-Malaysia eatery. This new restaurant in TTDI combines the flavours of rus…
Gary Chang In this interview, chef Gary Chang from Champignons at Oasis, shares how he got started in the industry and his thoughts on the restaurant scene in Malaysia. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? My ambition of being a chef rooted in my […]
Nyght at Superfine Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan One of our most-loved cafes, Superfine, has launched a dinner menu – Nyght at Superfine. With the same attention to detail and creative flair Larry, Kennix and team present an enticing nightt…
BGR Burgers for Adults Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Adding to the vibrant Jalan Bangkung restaurant strip in Bangsar is BGR Burgers for Adults. Filling a gap in the market and only a week into operations on our visit, this gourmet burger joint is al…
Slow Coffee, The Hub SS2 Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Slow Coffee The Hub SS2 Slow Coffee overlooks a green space in The Hub in SS2. The setting is pleasant with its clean lines, and soft white and pale grey palette. Muted lighting, accents of warm woo…
Father’s Day 2020 Malaysia If I had the chance to see my dad again, I would absolutely pamper him every day of the year. For those blessed to still have their father around, food and beverage outlets in KL are ready to assist you to celebrate. From a sweet treat […]
Smith Breads & Cafe Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Monica Tindall Spending the last three months quarantined indoors and away from other people has left me missing many things – and restaurants are high on the list. The smells, the energy, the conversation, …