Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Surrounded by water, Malaysia surely does have some fine beach resorts to satisfy your oceanic desires. These resorts are my favorites on the mainland and islands off the West Coast (more to come from Borneo and islands off the East Coast in 2013). It’s sad t…
This is by no means an exhaustive list and will require much more research in 2013, but so far here are my favourite Kuala Lumpur hotel stays of 2012 with a link to my review. Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, City Centre – spectacular views from every roo…
It’s no secret that The Yum List likes a good drop of wine or two. Funned up with the addition of bubbles, or an exotic twist in the form of sake, brunch in Kuala Lumpur is a diverting way to pass a Sunday. Here are The Yum List’s pick of […]
Cronier Wines In the past, images of wild animals and political unrest may have sprung to mind upon hearing the words “South Africa.” In the not so distant past magical coastlines and spectacular natural beauty may have entered that mind space. Nowadays though, p…
Mulled Wine…. A Christmas quickie! Well dahlings, we are all still here! The predicted end of the world did not happen thankfully but hopefully it will mark the beginning of a new era of change, I hope so, a change where people will be a little less mater…
La Frontera, Sol of Mexico By Sam Gibbs The delicous Chipotle and Chili Soup Mexican cuisine has always been one of my favourite pursuits. Sadly the number of restaurants serving authentic Mexican food is a bit of a rarity in these parts. However tucked into the liv…
Free Flow Prosecco Minestrone Soup Salmon and steamed veggies Lamb Beef Wellington Amadeus Bistro and Wine Bar, Sunday Bubbly Brunch Words by Sam Gibbs Photos by James Hipkiss Sunday means so many things to us all. Whether lounging in bed with a good book and hot cu…
Appetizers Mushroom Cannelloni Grilled Tenderloin Dessert Modesto’s @ Embassy View, Jalan Ampang Words by Polly Szantor * CLOSED The latest Modesto’s opened recently on Jalan Ampang and it’s pretty darned sassy. The air-conditioned interior is bright and ai…
Polly Szantor enjoys Christmas fare at the latest Serai Restaurant It’s pleasant to sit in this newly opened Halal restaurant. Half of the room is an atrium, which allows plenty of light and creates a bright, airy space. Although I was there to sample …
Labuan Walk What to Do and See in Labuan, Malaysia Relaxed and slow moving, the duty free island of Labuan is a financial hub and base for many oil and gas companies operating in the region. Little known to the regular traveler though, is that this quiet and peaceful i…
Christmas Tree Lighting at the Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur When you reach 50 somethingish and having lived far from my home country for many years the traditional magic of Christmas tends to fade somewhat. The humdrum of business, meetings, anxi…
Carollers surround the Christmas tree at the Prince Hotel and Residence Kuala Lumpur PRINCE HOTEL & RESIDENCE KUALA LUMPUR WELCOMES THE HOLIDAY SEASON On 5 December 2012, Prince Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur celebrated the beginning of Christ…