GranMonte Vineyards & Winery Khao Yai, Thailand Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Han Sen Hau Tucked away in the rolling hills of Khao Yai, Thailand, lies a unique winemaking region slowly gaining international recognition. GranMonte Wines, a family-owned a…
Afternoon Tea Khao Yai – Tea Carriage
Afternoon Tea Khao Yai – Tea Carriage Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau We’re sitting on the deck of a restored 1900s railcar. Birds coo in the surrounding lush greenery, swans drift across the lake below us, and the air is alive with butterflies. The…
FIRE Restaurant Singapore – Argentinian Grill 1-Atico
FIRE Restaurant Singapore – Argentinian Grill at 1-Atico Monica Tindall With our personal Latin American history, we are often excited by the prospect of cuisine from the continent reaching Southeast Asia but, at the same time, so often disappointed. Translat…
Vichea Tes – Phare, The Cambodian Circus
Vichea Tes – Assistant Marketing Manager, Phare, The Cambodian Circus In this interview, Vichea Tes, assistant marketing manager for Phare, The Cambodian Circus, in Siem Reap, shares some behind-the-scenes stories. What do you do? I help promote Phar…
Maison Boulud Singapore – Marina Bay Sands
Maison Boulud Singapore – Marina Bay Sands Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Monica Tindall Singapore certainly doesn’t lack restaurants where you can spend a moment enjoying the finer things in life. While linen table tops and crystal glasses are in plen…
Frida Kahlo: The Life of an Icon – Singapore
Frida Kahlo: The Life of an Icon & Goddess: Brave. Bold. Beautiful – ArtScience Museum, Singapore Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Monica Tindall Two exhibits at the ArtScience Museum offer visitors to Singapore a chance to experience some world-class pre…
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore – Review
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore – A Singapore Sojourn on Orchard Boulevard Monica Tindall Singapore buzzes with a futuristic rhythm. Glass and steel titans dominate the skyline, their gleaming facades reflecting the city’s relentless innovation. Yet, a…
Nobu Singapore – Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
Nobu Singapore – Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Monica Tindall I am a big fan of Nikkei cuisine, the delicious fusion of Japanese techniques and Peruvian ingredients. While Nikkei cookery has only recently gained fame in these parts, reaching Southeast Asia and b…
Peranakan Afternoon Tea, One-Ninety Bar Singapore
Peranakan Afternoon Tea – Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Monica Tindall Candlenut, the world’s first Michelin-starred restaurant specialising in Peranakan cuisine, has teamed up with Four Seasons Hotel Singapore to offer guests a journey thro…
Studio Restaurant Bangsar – Modern “British-esque”
Studio Restaurant Bangsar – Modern “British-esque” Cuisine Words: Caroline Lai Photos: Peter Tan As I look around the bustling street of Jalan Kemuja, a tinge of uncertainty flickers within me. Yet, the vibrant blue signage of Alta Pizza re…
Mingma Tashi Sherpa – Shinta Mani Wild
Mingma Tashi Sherpa – Executive Assistant Manager at Shinta Mani Wild – A Bensley Collection In this interview, Mingma Tashi Sherpa, executive assistant manager at Shinta Mani Wild – A Bensley Collection, shares his growth in the industry and some storie…
KAI New Nusantara Eatery – REXKL, Chinatown KL
KAI New Nusantara Eatery – REXKL, Chinatown KL Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Han Sen Hau Given KL’s incredible food culture, it’s almost not surprising that you’ll find the best Nusantara-style cuisine in the city in a litt…