CooLifting Kuala Lumpur

CooLifting, Red Carpet Facial, Lyfe Clinic

Monica Tindall Popularly nicknamed, the Red Carpet Facial, CooLifting has taken the celebrity world by storm. Said to reduce the appearance of your skin by 10 years in five minutes, of course, I couldn’t wait to give it a go! The team at Lyfe Clinic in PJ have the tech…

Four Seasons KL Brunch

Four Seasons KL Brunch – Sunday Buffet Kuala Lumpur

Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Words that come to mind stepping off the elevator into the lobby of the new Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur: Elegance. Style. Sophistication. Long, clean lines greet guests in understated shades of gray and ivory…

Akira Back Singapore chef

Akira Back, Brunch, JW Marriott Singapore South Beach

Monica Tindall Contemporary Japanese cuisine with whispers of Korean flavours and charm from around the world are delivered from the kitchens of Akira Back. Conceptualized by celebrity chef Akira, who was born in Korea, raised in the USA and sports a comprehens…

Kevin Yong Pastry Chef W Kuala Lumpur

Kevin Yong, Pastry Chef, W Kuala Lumpur

Kevin Yong, pastry chef of W Kuala Lumpur, shares some of the challenges encountered when learning to be a chef and a few stories from behind the scenes. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? Hello!  I am Kevin Yong, the Pastry Chef of W Kuala Lumpur. …

Sapore KL Boschendal Wine 9 Vines Festival

Sapore KL & Boschendal Wines, 9 Vines Festival

Photos: Monica Tindall Words: Kirsten Durward Dionysus Asia, with the 9 Vines Festival, has exploded wine and dining events around Kuala Lumpur during the month of September. The penultimate experience of the month this Saturday are four wine paired dinners in …

Five Elements Pop-Up Lafite KL

Five Elements Pop-Up Experience, Lafite, Shangri-La KL

Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan I view pop-up dining events much like a chef’s table. It’s a chance for chefs to be creative and also an opportunity for diners to try something new. Five Elements Pop-Up Experience at Lafite certainly ticks both of thes…

Skewer Bar KL, Avenue K

Skewer Bar KL, Brazilian Cachaca Bar, Samba, Avenue K

Words: Karen Callahan & Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan A well-mixed drink evokes strong memories. Just the perfect amount of sweet can take you to that idyllic beach vacation, or that splash of cinnamon can transport you back to family holidays. Spend…

Pilates Ampang, Sports Massage KL

Pilates Ampang & Sports Massage KL, Energy Day Spa

Monica Tindall Exercise is part of my daily routine. Early morning workouts get me off to a positive start setting physical and mental health as a priority. Squeezing it in before the day begins, however, means that my workouts are usually fast and furious. Trying …

Fotona StarWalker

Fotona StarWalker, The MAC Clinic Bangsar

Monica Tindall Technology is changing at laser speed and it seems every month I’m presented with something new to assist with my skin goals. There is a trend towards non-invasive treatments and procedures that have little or no downtime with maximum results. Whi…

Chef's Table Asian Fusion Kompassion 2 TTDI

Chef’s Table Asian Fusion Omakase by Chef Kom, K2 TTDI

Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan It’s rare that a chef’s dream of creating and serving whatever her or his imagination delivers comes true. Bound by a need to make money to sustain a business and the parameters of customers’ taste buds – some with narrow…

Chef Florian, Chez Gaston Bangsar

Florian Nigen, Chef & Owner, Chez Gaston

Chef Florian Nigen Florian Nigen, head chef at Chez Gaston Bangsar shares with The Yum List a little about the life of a chef and some of his upcoming projects. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am the chef and owner of Chez […]

Organic Hair Colour Bangsar Kuala Lumpur

Organic Hair Colour Kuala Lumpur, Eka Roots Bangsar

Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Edmund Kibo I find myself in a constant dilemma between health and beauty. No doubt good health often translates to a better appearance but getting that polished edge often involves a little extra such as an artificial hair colour or …