Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
While real estate agents scream location, location, location, food writers often shout ambience, ambience, ambience. Fisherman’s Cove at Starhill Gallery, deserves an enormous holler for its outstanding performance in this arena. Feast Village (Starh…
Words by Kristin Cosgrove Photos by The Yum List Amour is in the air at the MO Grill! Chef Reto Weber of the Mandarin Oriental Grill has created a five-course candlelight set menu sure to sweep any lover off their feet. The dishes are playful and pretty, like any good …
Day 1 – Arrival, Rooms and Night Market Fun We hear our greeter in the arrivals hall before we even spotour sign. “Ms. Tindall,” he calls from the crowd as he rushes to relieve us of our luggage. He’s well dressed and speaks eloquent English, informing us of the est…
James Barker-Morgan of Ril’s Bar Bangsar shares with us one of his favourite cocktail recipes. Altopiani Arrosto It doesn’t happen very often, but when a spontaneous and creative collaboration between the bar staff and a guest happens, amazing th…
Word by Polly Szantor Images by Dianne Brydon The culinary team at the Impiana KLCC Hotel, led by Executive Chef Helmut Lamberger, has created an array of festive flavours to welcome the Year of the Horse. The Prosperity Buffet Dinner is all set to tempt you with a …
The Yum List shares a few cocktails with bartender James Barker-Morgan and learns a few insider secrets from behind the bar. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I first started bartending when studying in London. After working in a couple of standar…
EcoGreen Organic, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail Words by Polly Szantor Photos by Monica Tindall (The Yum List) Now and again, we come across a hidden gem, an unexpected delight amongst the urban sprawl of this vibrant city. During our visit to EcoGreen Organic, tucked away …
Hip Vibe in Coffs Harbour Coffs Harbour, once a tranquil beach holiday destination for families and popular settlement for retirees, is picking up the pace with an influx of hip cafes and markets making a welcome hubbub on the food and beverage scene. The town is no…
Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by the Yum List Our white-jacketed host leads us with aplomb to our crisp yet comfortable table in the atrium of the Colonial Café. Ambient lighting warms grandiose pillars, enhancing the creamy golds and toning browns of the in…
View from Marini’s on 57 Marini’s on 57, Valentine’s Menu Imagine the most stunning location for a romantic date as you can… My mind conjures white linen clothed tables dressed with tall wine glasses reflecting the soft glow of warm lighting. I see …
Usually the top floors of hotels are occupied by presidential suites and executive lounges. Not at the W Taipei. Valuing the country’s culinary traditions, importance is given to the culture’s greatest obsession, food! As such, the hotel’s modern Cantones…
Cool, clean and contemporary Shangri-La Hotel’s Japanese restaurant, Zipangu, is a gentle tranquilizer for the mind and quality nourishment for the body. It’s one of he city’s most popular locations for weekend brunch and, ambience, just as much as food, is …