We love the idea of Nepal: the people, the mountains, the culture, the history, the great outdoors. And, while we’re happy to be fully immersed in it all day long, our days of ‘roughing it’ are long over. You can call us soft, but the fact is lugging around a backpac…
China Garden, Crowne Plaza Kathmandu-Soaltee, Nepal
Designed by Nelson Wang, world renowned leader of a “dwindling breed of original Chinese Master Chefs,” China Garden is a multi-award winning outlet, praised for its superb hygiene standards, service and cuisine, and too acknowledged as the best Chinese r…
Robert Parker’s Matter of Taste
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall The Hilton at KL Sentral is well known for wonderful events and recently was selected to host the inaugural Matter of Taste event, a global series of no-holds-barred fine wine tasting. The event is designed by Robert Parker’…
Chef Ash Martin, Homage, Spicers Hidden Vale
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am a chef and my passion lies with growing the produce from scratch, taking it through the process of nurturing from the ground to the plate. I’m not sure where it started but I remember stealing strawberri…
Culinary Capers, Healthy Food Delivery & Catering
Our quest continues for ways to fulfil our New Year’s resolution of healthier eating, serving both our bodies and planet in doing so… A couple of years back we came across a nutritious catering service, Culinary Capers, and quickly became enamoured with th…
Kakori, Indian, Crowne Plaza Kathmandu-Soaltee
Boasting North Indian cuisine including Punjabi, Kashimire, Awadhi and Rajashtani, alongside famous Nepali delicacies, Kakori is the place to satisfy your rich and spicy cravings. The show kitchen gives guests a peek into the ‘behind the scenes’ food prep…
The Lean Canteen, Healthy Lunch Delivery, KL
And… our third foray into the healthy food delivery scene rewards us with a wonderful selection of hot meals, a step up in nutrition information provided to customers, and the convenience of vacuum packing. The Lean Canteen team has created a fabulous range of h…
Al Fresco, Italian, Crowne Plaza Kathmandu-Soaltee
Featuring cuisine from Italy with regional specialties from Sardinia, Tuscany, Emilia, Sicily, Veneto and Lombardy, Al Fresco in Crowne Plaza Kathmandu-Soaltee gifts guests with a little piece of Europe. Located poolside, the restaurant showcases an ope…
Chopstick Diner, Healthy Lunch Delivery, Kuala Lumpur
Our second round of trying healthy lunch delivery companies sees us checking out Chopstick Diner. First impression of the website is that it’s very easy to navigate. Colourful photos, clearly marked prices and detailed product descriptions have us placing …
Rodi Bar, Crowne Plaza Kathmandu-Soaltee, Nepal
Especially cosy when it’s cold outside, and very welcoming after a day on the streets, is Rodi Bar, in Crowne Plaza Kathmandu-Soaltee. Topped with brass, edged with soft leather and attended by smiley barmen, the bar is our chosen perch for a pre-dinner drink. The…
Eat Clean KL, Healthy Food Delivery, Kuala Lumpur
Lunch, during the working week, can be one of the trickiest periods to give your body a healthy meal. Limited time to pack your own nosh, and few wholesome options nearby the office, can make it easy to succumb to cheap, fast and nutritiously poor choices. Eat Cle…
Spicers Hidden Vale, Country Retreat, Queensland
Just an hour from Brisbane and 90 minutes from the Gold Coast, Spicers Hidden Vale retreat is far enough removed from the urban sphere to experience a complete escape, but sufficiently close to make a very convenient getaway. Peaceful Spot Location As scenery …