Words: Nathaniel Jay Photos: Monica Tindall It was an exciting Sunday morning! I was getting dressed to go and meet the new chef at Vineria.IT at Bangsar Shopping Centre. A chef often leaves an imprint on a restaurant. This imprint usually lasts a long time and in …
The Black Cat Café, Vegetarian Restaurant Sentul, KL
Words: Robin Pascucci Photos: Monica Tindall This is exactly the little cafe I’ve been looking for. It’s cosy, welcoming has eclectic decorations to bring its theme to life, and has books and board games to make patrons want to just settle in and r…
Courtyard by Marriott, Agra, Luxury Hotel Near Taj Mahal
Monica Tindall Agra, the “City of Love,” as it’s so fondly named, home to the grand Taj Mahal and a rich cultural and culinary history, is on the bucket list of many. We ticked it off our agenda this spring while immersing ourselves in the local experience with a stay […]
Momo Café, Courtyard Marriott Agra, India
Monica Tindall No doubt, you’ve heard about the dreaded Delhi Belly that most visitors spending more than a few days in India succumb to. Well, I think that’s best avoided, and, while gourmands might be claiming to “keep it real” with street food, I have a plan to avo…
Anise Restaurant, Indian Fine Dining, Courtyard by Marriott, Agra
Monica Tindall Agra, the home of the Taj Mahal is abuzz with activity during the day but the evenings have very little happening. Hotels do their best to fill the gap and Courtyard by Marriott Agra has done this with style, entertainment and delicious regional cuis…
Alexandra Prabaharan, Nutritionist, Nourish Me
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I run a healthy lunch delivery service, do gourmet catering and am a nutritionist. I have always loved food, particularly the concept of healthy eating that is made delicious with bold flavours and I believed that …
New Restaurants KL and Two New Cafes, KL Dining Guide
Monica Tindall What never ceases to amaze me is not only the number of choices foodies have in Kuala Lumpur but also the countless new openings that seem to pop up every week. The last six months have seen some promising new additions to the culinary scene, and unlike …
World Malbec Day 2018, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Words: Chris Moore Photos: Monica Tindall There are some very significant ‘days’ of recognition throughout the calendar year that are celebrated across a multitude of cultures. Some of the more paramount ones might be Remembrance or Veteran’s Day, Mother’s …
Five Reasons to Stay at Hyatt Regency Delhi, India
Monica Tindall Hyatt’s flagship property in India, Hyatt Regency Delhi, launched over 35 years ago as the city’s premier five-star hotel in New Delhi. Even with the explosion of luxury hotels in more recent times, three and a half decades later Hyatt Regency Delh…
British Guest Chef Dan Moon at The Library, The Ritz-KL
Monica Tindall Chef Dan Moon of The Gainsborough Bath Spa in England, the recipient of three AA Rosettes (UK), is in KL this week! As part of the popular Guest Chef Dinner Series held at The Library at The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur diners are promised a taste of Brit…
La Piazza, Italian Restaurant, Hyatt Regency Delhi
Monica Tindall There’s no doubt that when we were travelling in India that we tried to eat as much local food as possible. Needing a break, however, from the complexity of spices, ghee and carbs, some fresh Italian fare is just what the cardiologist ordered. La Piaz…
Andaz Delhi, Best Airport Hotel New Delhi, Aerocity
Anda Dehli – Arrive a Visitor, Depart a Local Monica Tindall How do you stand out in Delhi, a city of close to 20 million people? Pick up your guests in an iconic HM Ambassador car! Delhi Airport Transfer Fondly dubbed “the king of Indian roads,” India’s first o…