Italian Restaurant Bangsar Shopping Centre – Roberto’s Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Han Sen Hau Opening in late 2020, mid-way through the pandemic, Roberto’s shot off to a brilliant start. Customers were eager to get out and about, and the …
Cuca’s Gastro Tour – Mandarin Grill, KL
Cuca’s Gastro Tour – Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur Next weekend, September 8 and 9, the Mandarin Grill team will host a two-day culinary takeover by Chef Kevin Cherkas from Cuca, a Michelin-recommended restaurant in Bali (and one of The Yum List&…
Chō Chã Foodstore – Modern Malaysian Restaurant
Chō Chã Foodstore – Modern Malaysian Restaurant, Chinatown KL Words: Theresa Hogan Leahy Photos: Monica Tindall Chō Chã Foodstore is a restaurant that I’m hesitant to review too enthusiastically for fear I’ll never be able to reserve a table again…
A Taste of PRIME, Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur
A Taste of PRIME Set Menu Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Exploring new food and beverage openings in Kuala Lumpur is exciting. Still, there’s also an unquestionable comfort in returning to a tried and trusted restaurant that has stood the test of …
Trattoria Dacristian – Italian Restaurant Bangsar
Trattoria Dacristian – Italian Restaurant Bangsar * Now closed. Words: Theresa Hogan LeahyPhotos: Monica Tindall “La Famiglia” (the family) is the most important aspect of an Italian’s life. So it is with Cristian Grandi, our chef a…
The Cock’s Tail Bar KL – Hidden Bar, Chinatown
The Cock’s Tail Bar KL – Chinese Medicine x Cocktails – Drinking That’s Good For You Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Han Sen Hau * This bar is no longer open. It has been replaced by Qi bar. Run by the same friendly team behind The Crane, Puteh Beach Bar and Puteh […]
Toni Valero – Regional F&B Director for CEDRO
Toni Valero In this interview, Toni Valero, Regional Food and Beverage Director for CEDRO tells us about this role. What do you do? I am currently working as a Regional F&B Director for CEDRO, a company that is running illy Caffe stores in Malaysia. How did you g…
Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel
Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel Monica Tindall As the sun sets behind Abu Dhabi’s iconic skyscrapers, a serene oasis of tranquillity awaits on the other side of the city. On the edge of the urban sprawl, Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hote…
Vega Sicilia – Spain’s Most Renowned Winery
Tempos Vega Sicilia – The Golden Ticket Monica Tindall Much like Charlie’s golden ticket to Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, a coveted invitation to Vega Sicilia unlocks the magic of Spanish winemaking. Not open to the public, only a privil…
Nerua Guggenheim Bilbao – Contemporary Basque
Nerua Guggenheim Bilbao – Contemporary Basque Cuisine Monica Tindall Nerua Guggenheim Bilbao, a fine-dining restaurant in the iconic Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao, offers a unique gastronomic experience that celebrates the bounty of the Basque Country. Chef …
La Bodega de Ola by Martín Berasategui -Bilbao
La Bodega de Ola by Martín Berasategui -Bilbao Monica Tindall With an impressive track record of twelve MICHELIN stars and two restaurants boasting three MICHELIN stars, Martín Berasategui has cemented his position as a culinary virtuoso. Recognised a…
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao: A Must-Visit
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Words: Caning Jaramillo Photos: Monica Tindall One of Europe’s most exciting public attractions is the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, artfully juxtaposed against the tranquil banks of the Nervion River. This museum showcases mod…