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Caning Jaramillo and Monica Tindall When I was a youngster, my father would take me monthly to the barbershop in my native country, Venezuela. The trip to the barbershop was always a source of excitement and sign of independence for me, because this was the only…
Words: Suji Dehart Photos: Monica Tindall If the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach, then La Scala has the perfect recipe for love on Valentine’s Day. Starting the evening with a delightful and appropriately pink Rossini drink in this sleek y…
Take your love to new heights (literally!) with a Valentine’s date at Marini’s on 57. Soaring above all other restaurants in KL, not only in terms of location (on the 57th floor of the third tower of KLCC looking down over the sky bridge), but in an overall fine d…
Looking to make an unforgettable impression this Valentine’s Day? Imagine: having a reservation at one of the most talked about restaurants in the city; waiters attired in suits offering superb service; dining tables dressed with the finest cutlery and gla…
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall The elegance and contemporary feel of the bright and airy restaurant area are what characterise my first impression of Cedar on 15. The glossy black lacquered tables, red and cream upholstered chairs and meta…
By Louise Miller The year of the goat came a little early for The Yum List when we sampled a range of delicious dishes that will be on offer at The Sheraton Imperial’s Celestial Court over Chinese New Year. The opening course was as one would expect, Yee Sang […]
My Elephant Patricia Podorsek and Monica Tindal It’s rare to find a restaurant in KL that actively seeks LESS promotion and marketing for their fare, but the franchise of My Elephant, with five stores in the greater KL area, has a completely different vision for th…
Yesterday we returned to Colonial Café to dine on some of our old favourites, and with a second night at KL’s most iconic hotel, we’re gifted the chance of a subsequent visit. Follow this link for photos and recommendations of our previous day’s samplings, and see b…
“Serving Real Food Since 2014” The contemporary Western diet has had a lot of bad press for a number of years now for its ill-health inducing trends. Lifestyle diseases are apparently the biggest killers in the developed world. Sadly this trend of poor food cho…
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am a chef. I create recipes, train cooks and cook happy food for all who visit me at home or at our restaurants. I have always been attracted to the kitchen as in my family all happens […]
Svago, KLCC Valentine’s Menu, Svago KLCC Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List aka Monica Tindall With light, clean 1930’s design lines, and a beautiful harlequin tiled floor, Svago has a delightfully elegant ambience. We’ve always considered this to …
Colonial Café is an old friend of ours. Consistently providing delicious meals, an elegant setting and superb service, we’ve been repeat visitors since it opened two years back. Colonial Cafe Bar and Entertainment Area A weekend stay in the stylish Majestic W…