F by Buffalo Kitchens, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur

Open Kitchen – F by Buffalo Kitchens ‘F’ by Buffalo Kitchens, Bangsar Known for excellent value set lunches and a fine brew of coffee (including some intriguing mixes of java and juice), F by Buffalo Kitchens has weathered the stormy openings and closings o…

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Mozaic Beach Club, Kerobokan, Bali, Indonesia

Mozaic has been one of those names synonymous with an exceptional food and beverage experience in Bali for as long as I’ve been visiting the island. Executive chef James Ephraim, formerly sous chef at the highly esteemed Mozaic Ubud, is now in charge of the rela…

Barlai, Pudu, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

 Barlai Barlai is now closed and has been replaced by Pahit. Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall On a recent hunt for great cocktails in Kuala Lumpur, I stumbled across the recently opened Barlai. A special little place, with drinks that remind me both of hom…

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Sakala Bali, Tapas Menu, Benoa, Bali

Sakala Bali Entrance We enjoyed our lunch so much at Sakala Bali that we’ve decided to return for tapas. For an introduction to this gourmet paradise, see my lunch impressions here. For now though, I jump straight into our evening experience. Sunset Swim Up Bar and …