Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Monica Tindall I don’t know much about rum. I know it can be spiced and I know some of the best comes from Central and South America – but beyond that I’m pretty much a rum rookie. That all came to an abrupt end on […]
The Ganga Café, Indian Vegetarian, Bangsar
Words: Robin Pascucci Photos: Monica Tindall I’ve found my new go-to Indian restaurant. Tucked into the row of restaurants on the cozy back street of Lorong Kurau is the delightful vegetarian gem, The Ganga Café. Though this restaurant was a new find for me, i…
Duckking, Lot 10 Hutong, Roast Duck, Bukit Bintang
Monica Tindall There’s nothing like a buzzing food court in Asia to get the tummy rumbling and the vibe at Lot 10 Hutong really sets the scene for a delicious food adventure to begin. Steam rises from pots, hawkers loudly declare the tastiness of their food an…
Matthew McLauchlan, Wholesale General Manager, Common Man Coffee Roasters
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I’m the Wholesale General Manager for CMCR and part of the awesome squad that runs Common Man Coffee Roaster’s wholesale business, working with a team of experts responsible for sourcing, roasting and packing ou…
Romantic Dinner, Maldives’ Highest Peak, Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort
Monica Tindall Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives takes a romantic dinner for two up a notch with their Dining by Design destination dinners. Limited only by your imagination, the resort team will set up a white clothed candlelit table just about a…
Dr Ali’s, Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives
Monica Tindall Celebrating cuisine from the spice route, Dr. Ali’s showcases food from the Indian Ocean, the South China Sea and a significant number of Arabian recipes. Shangri La’s specialty restaurant boasts a stunning seaside location. The interior is cla…
Astor Bar, Cocktails at The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur
Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Gold domed tiled ceilings sparkle warmly in the soft light. Gold leaf splashbacks glimmer against a smokey dark marble bar. Hints of the precious metal gleam from recessed gold leaf ceilings in between the crys…
CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La, Luxury Spa in the Maldives
Monica Tindall Chi, or Qi, in Chinese philosophy, is the life force that determines well-being. To be in optimal health, Chi is supposed to flow without constraint around the body. Motion, therefore, is of upmost importance in reducing blockages and maintainin…
InterContinental Abu Dhabi -Luxury Hotel
InterContinental Abu Dhabi – A Grand Dame on the Marina Monica Tindall Long flights, the 14-hour plus kind, are not for me! I vowed a number of years back to never put myself through that torture again. So to break up my summer travel between Asia and Europe I st…
Byblos Sur Mer, Lebanese Restaurant, Abu Dhabi
Byblos Sur Mer – Abu Dhabi Monica Tindall Specialising in marina views and a complete food and beverage experience, Byblos Sur Mer is InterContinental Abu Dhabi’s Lebanese restaurant. It’s comes with high repute and we’ve been told that guests travel all …
Lafite, Beats and Brunch, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Sunday brunches in KL can be a little formulaic. Most profess weekly free-flow bubbles and buffet tables laden with iced seafood, a charcuterie station, carved roast for the carnivores, and a festive dessert …
Casa Latina and Cacao Lab, Latin American Food, Ampang
Casa Latina Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Monica Tindall Sadly, Casa Latina is now closed. It’s not every day that you get to meet (and eat food created by) a celebrity Venezuelan chef in Kuala Lumpur. So, whenever the occasion arises, I always jump on it. Th…