Words: Chris Moore Photos: Monica Tindall All-natural and organic vegetarian cuisine would normally sound as appealing to me as nails being dragged down a chalkboard. Now, that’s not to say I haven’t had my share of delicious and appetizing meatless-creat…
Healthy Cafes on the Gold Coast, Queensland
Monica Tindall In my mind, there are two sets of people on the Gold Coast: those who drink, party and think hot chips are the be all and end all of good food; and those who exercise, meditate and care about what goes into their bodies. And then perhaps, there […]
Interview with Chef Iker Fernandez, SPASSO, KL
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? As the Sous Chef of SPASSO Restaurant & Bar in MyTOWN Shopping Mall, my role is the menu creation for the opening, kitchen team training and development and preparation of food with our hearts. I was born and […]
P&C Cocktail Bar, Hidden Bar, Sri Hartamas
Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall The Ultimate Bespoke Cocktails from P&C Cocktail Bar The problem with going to great restaurants and cocktail bars is being faced with too many choices. I like to think of myself as a naturally adventurous per…
Nero Nero, California Italian, DC Mall
Words: R. Koret Photos: Monica Tindall The arrival of a new international chef is always intriguing. How will he make his mark? What changes will he introduce to the menu? How quickly will his impact be felt? So it was with considerable excitement that Monica and …
Kurin, Poké Bowls & Healthy Food in Nu Sentral, KL
Words: R. Koret . Photos: Monica Tindall Kurin: Clean Fresh Protein in a Pokéritto, Good to Go! Kurin means “clean“ in Japanese, and this spanking new grab-and-go resto just opened next to the cinema on the 5th level of NU Sentral, lives up to its name. The place is […]
The Prep Room, Art Cafe, Sri Hartamas
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Artistry is the first word that comes to mind when I think about our recent visit to The Prep Room. In this small cafe tucked into a quiet strip of Sri Hartamas, charcoal drawings line the ceiling, origami cranes …
Nobu Kuala Lumpur’s High Tea & Happy Hour
Words: Robin Pascucci Photos: Monica Tindall It’s more than just the view. Anyone who has tried Nobu, the famous upscale Japanese chain with its up-close-and-personal view of the Petronas Towers can tell you that yes, the view alone is worth the trip. But ad…
Joe’s Bar, Art of Aperitivo Menu, East Hotel, Canberra
Words: Jane Speechley Images: Jane Speechley and supplied. Joe’s Bar in the lobby of East Hotel in Kingston has been a popular installation on the Canberra dining scene since it opened its doors in August 2016. Though it’s only been open a relatively sh…
The Whisky Academy – Apprentice Level Certification, KL
Words: Richard Koret Images: The Whisky Academy The Whisky Academy held its Malaysian debut in late April in the Kuala Lumpur suburb of Petaling Jaya (*they have since shifted office and are now based in Plaza Damas, Sri Hartamas). The event was an all-day tra…
Must-Visit Places for Street Food in Morocco
Words: Dan Greene Photo: Ronald Woan Morocco is up-and-coming as a popular tourist destination, rich in culture, steeped in history, and offering some of the best food in the entire world. From tagines to roasted meat, and sweet treats to some stranger di…
Interview: Johannes Kohler, Youngest Sommelier in Italy
The Yum List chats with Johannes Kohler, a partner in Johannesstube, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Hotel Engel, and also Italy’s youngest sommelier! What do you do and how did you get into the industry? Since I am part of the owner-family, I have a wide ra…