Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
What I love about Hakka Republic are the garden views, stylish interior (designed by an award winning architect) and the awe inspiring wine menu. Executive Director, Sue Lim Siok Chin, is an expert in old world wines and, taking full advantage of her expertise, ev…
Not your usual supermarket entrance. Yep, you can get live Christmas trees. Botanical, my favourite section – fresh produce – and you can’t get any fresher than picking your own hydroponic lettuce! Bloom – live florist. Fun, fr…
This dynamic duo of scientists, captains, pilots, engineers, ‘give me a machine and I’ll pull it apart, put it back together again and make it faster’ crew, Sam and James Gibbs, have been making me drool for about a year now with stories of the be…
The Malaysian International Gourmet Festival 2011 ended with a beach party and awards ceremony at Sunway Lagoon. Martin Reyes rocked the night with live Latin music and toe tapping tunes, while guests spun salsa and merengue in the sand. Stalls of tasty lo…
Eco Oasis is a peaceful haven only seconds away from the bedlam and bustle of busy Bangsar. A restaurant, shop, spa and host to various events such as cooking and lifestyle courses, this place provides refuge for the mind, body and tummy. Unlike some o…
*** Sadly this place is no longer open Not so long ago, Ampang would have been the last place I’d choose to go out for a meal. In recent years though, new and exciting places have been sprouting all over the area. Take Jalan Ampang Hilir for example, we now […]
Just when I thought my palate could be stretched no further, along came Craft Brews and the launch of Rogue beers to challenge that assumption. Not a frequent beer drinker, my taste buds were confused with a Chocolate Stout, Mocha Porter and Hazelnut Brown Nectar. …
Pun Chun Chicken Biscuits & Restaurant is a famous local rest stop for travelers on their way to Pankor Island, Cameron Highlands and Ipoh. Take the Bidor exit off the highway and you’ll find Pun Chun on the right hand side as you enter the small town of Bid…
Potato Head is the new competition for Ku De Ta, running a close race for the title of coolest location on the beach. The sunset views are the same only the space is much larger, perhaps losing on the intimacy scale to Ku De Ta. The architecture though is w…
Extraordinary setting: – shaded breezy wooden decked terrace overlooking the river and up to the bridge – lush tropical greenery with the sound of water flowing underneath – subtle classical music tickling the background – cleanest …
I have a new favourite place! Life Organic Restaurant and Bar in Hong Kong rocks! Their menu is super healthy and creative and the setting is funky and fresh. The restaurant spreads over three levels with great seating on the top floor in their rooftop garden and att…