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Ombak Festival Food & Beverage Line-up – Chocha Foodstore Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Have you seen the promotions for the Ombak Festival in the media? Taking place from 13 to 15 September 2024 at Desaru Coast, the festival will feature 27 intern…
Mona Lisa KL – Restaurant & Bar, Chinatown Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Han Sen Hau Chinatown KL has always been known for its vibrant street food scene and traditional shops. However, it has also seen a rise in trendy bars and modern restau…
Weekend Lunch at Nobu Kuala Lumpur Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Peter Tan Madonna. Ronaldo. Elvis. Nobu. When the world knows you by just one name, you know you’ve reached a unique level of fame. And the eponymous Nobu, founded by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa in 1994, has to be …
ESSA Spa at Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur Monica Tindall I love being reminded of gems we have right under our noses. Sometimes, you search far and wide and forget the treasures you have at home. ESSA Spa at Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur prompted this revelation. It’s r…
Potato Head Suites & Studios, Bali – Luxury Beachside Accommodation in Seminyak Monica Tindall You likely know Potato Head Beach Club in Seminyak—the party hotspot with a conscience, leading the fight against plastic pollution to the soundt…
Quay Kar Ve, Co-founder & Head Bartender of BISO Penang In this interview, Quay Kar Ve, co-founder and head bartender of BISO Penang, shares her thoughts on her career and BISO. What do you do? I manage daily operations, create new cocktails, guide and train st…
Amici Bali by Enrico Bartolini – Italian Restaurant Seminyak Monica Tindall Fortunate to have many chef friends in Bali, when I asked for a restaurant recommendation not too far from my hotel that was worth writing home about, the suggestions were many! Ba…
Dome Restaurant Bali – Natural Food & Wine – Desa Potato Head Seminyak Monica Tindall Dome, the latest food and beverage opening at Desa Potato Head Bali, is blue-tiful! The floors, pillars, the seating it-s all blue. The only thing that isn’t bl…
AYANA Segara Bali Review – AYANA Estate Jimbaran Monica Tindall AYANA Segara Bali is the newest addition to AYANA Bali, a stunning integrated resort with 90 hectares of beautiful tropical gardens that drop down to the Jimbaran cliffs and sea. AYANA Segara …
Rock Bar Bali & After Rock, AYANA Estate Monica Tindall Rock Bar Bali is carved into the cliffside, reached by a short but scenic tram ride. The ocean shimmers below as we descend. When we step off, it’s like arriving at a sprawling outdoor living room bui…
Raffles Bali – Luxury Pool Villas, Jimbaran Monica Tindall Raffles Bali is an excellent choice of stay on the Island of the Gods, not only for its spectacularly beautiful location but also for its convenient access. You may have heard the horror stories of Bali…
Dinner in The Secret Cave – Raffles Bali Monica Tindall A secret cave bathed in an ethereal glow, where only one couple gets to experience an unforgettable evening each night – this is Dinner in The Secret Cave at Raffles Bali. It’s an exclusive and rom…