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Villa Danieli Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Chef Roberto Panariello has joined the kitchen of Villa Danieli in Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur. As a result, the Italian restaurant has overhauled its menu, and the li…
COVID-19 KL Food Delivery & Take Away Menus In uncertain times we’re all affected in one way or another. Unfortunately, many industries and individuals are harder hit than others. Food, beverage and hospitality providers are particularly finding t…
Norhayati Talib In this interview, Norhayati Talib from The Datai Langkawi shares some stories from her role as spa manager and tells about the development of a range of products based on ingredients from the vast biodiverse surrounds of the property. What do you …
InterContinental Kuala Lumpur Monica Tindall How often would you sign up for a weekend getaway if you could skip the time, money and energy taken to get there? If it was accompanied by a good deal, I might do it every weekend. Given the current global situation, it’s …
Brasserie Fritz Pop-Up Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan We were disappointed when we heard that Brasserie Fritz on the ground floor of the WOLO Hotel had closed and a Starbucks Reserve had taken its place. There was no need to be blue for too long, howeve…
Café Deli by El Meson Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan El Meson sure has grown over the years. What started as an authentic Spanish restaurant in Bangsar in 2009 has since expanded and morphed into three Café Deli’s by El Meson. The first rebranding happ…
Afternoon Tea InterContinental Kuala Lumpur Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan The setting for afternoon tea at InterContinental Kuala Lumpur in OneSixFive Lounge is wonderfully relaxing. Giant windows overlook a peaceful Japanese-style garden …
Tao Chinese Cuisine Monica Tindall Tao Chinese Cuisine is a beautiful restaurant in InterContinental Kuala Lumpur. Classical virtues of hospitality take centre stage, and Chef Wong Lian You presents traditional recipes reinvented. We’re here for dinner but …
Tengumai Sake Paired Dinner Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall The collision of cultures in Malaysia makes it a terrific place to learn about new cuisines and the culinary traditions of faraway places. Nowhere was that more apparent than during a r…
Chef Marco De Cecco In this interview, Marco De Cecco, Italian Chef de Cuisine of Prego at The Westin Kuala Lumpur What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I studied civil engineering due to my father’s wishes. After I completed my studies, I decided to […]
Sake & Wine Omakase Nobu Kuala Lumpur Monica Tindall It’s always a pleasure to dine at Nobu Kuala Lumpur. Fine Japanese cuisine with a Latin touch, warm service and oh-those-views are a winning combo. This month, it’s even more of delight, however, with Nobu K…
Shelley Yu’s Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan The vibrant setting of Shelley Yu’s in Bangsar is guaranteed to put a splash of cheer in anyone’s day. The cosy restaurant and bar have a covered patio cooled by ceiling fans, a long bar stretching inside the …