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Brunch in Your PJs Monica Tindall I have to admit I’ve happily adapted to no shoes and day pyjamas over the MCO and am not particularly excited to return to fully dressing. While I have missed brunching with friends, I am in no hurry to put on make-up and blow […]
New Craft Cocktails KL Words: Kitty Noble Photos: Richard Callahan KL has a plethora of cool, hip bars whipping up some fantastic craft cocktails. To stay on top of the game, however, they must continually curate and refine menus to remain competitive. Only ju…
WET Deck KL Monica Tindall Seeing overwhelming success from day one, WET Deck at W Kuala Lumpur has recently added a new accolade to its list of achievements. They’ve made it to the Top 52 Restaurants and Bars by Marriott Bonvoy! On the surface, this might not seem li…
Words: Nathaniel Jay Photos: Rich Callahan The W Kuala Lumpur is offering an Iftar buffet that is guaranteed to delight the eyes, noses and stomachs of all that attend. This is a cool place to go. I mean it is the W. It is difficult to create a brand from […]
Words: Maggie Casey Photos: Rich Callahan As I have gotten older and my childhood drifts further and further away I have realized that one of the greatest joys of adulthood is revisiting the things that you loved as a child. Disney, and more specifically Mickey …
Monica Tindall There is nothing ordinary about W Kuala Lumpur. Every interaction within the property, both human and in design, inspires out-of-the-box thinking. While the atmosphere is casual, there is a buzzy vibe causing guests to take a look at the world thr…
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Promising to deliver a “contemporary interpretation of Cantonese cuisine,” we check out Yen Chinese Restaurant in W Kuala Lumpur for their dim sum lunch. While the menu is a modern composition, Chef Tan Kim Weng bases …
Monica Tindall We’ve dined a number of times at Flock, W Kuala Lumpur. Serving modern Australian cuisine with a focus on sourcing ingredients sustainably from local artisans, it’s a win-win for this green Aussie gal. Previously we’ve enjoyed a late lunch and abs…
Monica Tindall Detox. Retox. Repeat. AWAY Spa – “Where the whirlwind of W winds down.” I’m not only excited about the opening of the hotel W Kuala Lumpur but also the opening of their signature AWAY Spa. Having had unique and positive experiences with the brand in Ko…
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Sunday Retox at W KL What does it mean to call an event a ‘retox’? If ‘detox’ means to take a break from indulgence, does ‘retox’ then mean to jump into indulgence? Perhaps with both feet AND red sparkly slippers? If th…
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan The spirit of Flock W Kuala Lumpur is encapsulated in the introduction to their menu. “Flock Foodism: From farm to flock – serving Modern Australian cuisine showcasing bold flavours and organic produce while champio…
Kevin Yong, pastry chef of W Kuala Lumpur, shares some of the challenges encountered when learning to be a chef and a few stories from behind the scenes. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? Hello! I am Kevin Yong, the Pastry Chef of W Kuala Lumpur. …