Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall ‘One Martini is all right, two are too many and three are not enough,’ croons the William Faulkner quote on the menu. I’ll happily take that for the directional theme of this sultry evening at 360° Bar and Grill. The casual outdoo…
M8 Bar in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
M8 Bar at Sunset M8 Bar Sunset Cocktails at KL’s Hottest New Bar Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Just recently I was invited to a party that was hippies versus hipsters. I don’t know why anything has to be just one or the other. […]
Da Maurizio, Italian Restaurant, Patong, Phuket, Thailand
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall We’re expecting another delightful sea view from Da Maurizio but nothing could have prepared us for the actuality. The spot lit evening sea; with the white foaming waves crashing on the dark rocks feels like it’s right in the ro…
Mezze Wine Bar and Bistro, Michelin Starred Chef This Week Only, Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Sommelier, Mezze Chef and Guest Chef at Mezze Wine Bar and Bistro Mezze Wine Bar and Bistro, Michelin Starred Chef This Week Only Words by Monica Clear Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Mezze Bar and Bistro is a neighborhood favorite known well to The Yum List.…
Torii, Contemporary Japanese and Whiskey Bar, TTDI, Malaysia
Torii, Contemporary Japanese and Whiskey Bar, TTDI Brooke Keel, Monica Tindall, Anthony Jegu A grown up and chilled out modern izakaya with a distinctly Malaysian flair, Torii is the place to be if you want to munch on delicious and perfectly portioned variati…
Banyan Tree Spa, Phuket, Thailand
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Even if you are not staying at this splendid resort, I can thoroughly recommend that you visit the blissful Banyan Tree Spa for the day, for the afternoon or just for a simple massage. Treat yourself, I promise you will remember t…
Only Footprints in the Sand
Datai Bay, Langkawi Only Footprints in the Sand By Dr. Gerry Goeden Those readers who follow environmental news are no doubt concerned about where our little blue planet is heading. There certainly is a lot of bad news out there but there are many good news stories t…
Recipe for Jasmine Lee No.2, Cocktail by Angel Ng, Hit & Mrs. Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Jasmine Lee No.2 is a long drink version of the strong and yet delicate Jasmine Lee cocktail which was prepared for one of the Diageo WorldClass Malaysia challenges. This version however, has ingredients that are easier to obtain and prepare. It consists of many m…
Valdivieso Cellars, Santiago, Chile
Manveen Maan No trip to Chile would be complete without sampling some of the amazing vino the country is known for, and Valdivieso is a name that needs no introduction in this wine-producing nation. This famed company has a history that stretches back to 1879 wh…
Chef Belinda Tuckwell, The Pavilions, Phuket
The Yum List chats with Belinda Tuckwell, executive chef at The Pavilions Phuket and discovers some stories behind the scenes. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am the Executive Chef at The Pavilions Phuket. I have been in the industry more than 2…
Mooncakes, Toh Yuen Chinese Restaurant, Klang Executive Club (KEC), Malaysia
Selection of Mooncakes from Toh Yuen Chinese Restaurant Mooncakes from Toh Yuen Chinese Restaurant It’s mooncake season and hotels and restaurants around the city are hard at work trying to impress consumers with a never-ending array of flavours and cre…
Sri panwa, Luxury Villas, Phuket, Thailand
The hill of Cape Panwa, with its stunning views of the Andaman Sea is home to one of Phuket’s most luxurious stays, Sri panwa. Thirty two acres of hilly lush tropical green enwraps 60 lavish villas affording each a verdant canopy and enchanting vistas of the seas…