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Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall TheVu restaurant’s huge appeal is its rooftop location with uninterrupted views over the Indian Ocean. Open in the evenings to take advantage of the cool breeze and spectacular evening sunset, it’s al fresco di…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Water vistas, tropical foliage and sultry air are the overwhelming impressions on arriving at The Lagoon Villa near Negombo. The peaceful location on the edge of a magnificent lagoon belies the convenience of t…
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? My first job was as a food runner then few months later start to work as a Bar back which is entry level worker mainly cleaning glasses, Sweeping & mopping floors bring things and arrange whatever the bartender […]
An Unsolicited Guide to Opening a Cafe in Kuala Lumpur Patricia Podorsek, inspired by conversation with Jason & Shaun at the Yellow Brick Road Photos: Monica Tindall PART ONE: Establish terms of success. 1. Dream big. Select a name that represents an epic j…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Before a game drive in Yala we enjoy lunch at Chena Huts by Uga Escapes. 315 km from Colombo International Airport, Chena Huts offer a spectacular location, which takes advantage of all the natural beauty and wild…
It’s rather exciting watching the Kuala Lumpur entertainment scene bubble and grow as it finds a foothold, gathers a following, supports the development of local artists, and inspires with international acts. Over a decade ago when we first arrived, a wh…
Have you ever been shoe shopping and found the ‘perfect’ pair… if only: the heels were shorter; the colour was a lighter shade; they had a strap around the ankle; the toe was closed instead of open; were leather instead of fabric; they had a buckle; didn’t have a buckl…
Words: Nadia Khan Photos: Monica Tindall Care for some lobster? Yes, please! As one who loves fresh seafood, especially crustaceans, I wasted no time and hurried to Pince & Pints Restaurant and Bar in Bangsar. Located on one of the most bustling streets you …
The advantage of staying on Pantai Cenang in Langkawi is that there are many food and beverage outlets within walking distance from most hotels. We find much delight in reaching our destination barefoot on a beach path, ocean lapping the shore in the foreground wi…
Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall The antique toy counter marking the entrance to PS150 evokes gasps of wonder at long lost childhood friends, belying the more adult fun that lies inside. Yet it is this tip of the hat to nostalgia and the yearning for …
Following the booming success of Mikey’s Original New York Pizza in Bangsar, and a second flourishing outlet in Publika, owner Michael Helfman and fellow New Yorker and partner in crime Andrew Bellucci opened a third outlet in Mid Valley Megamall. Capturing the …
Words: Robin Pascucci Photos: Monica Tindall The Nant Whisky Bar, located on the first floor of the RP Entertainment Center of the Saujana Hotel, brings a unique new genre of bars to KL. Located above the more casual, pub-like Entertainment Center on the gr…