A blend of French and Thai design and warm local graciousness form an intricate lattice composing a chic sanctum of sophistication and congeniality in Sofitel So Bangkok. Add to that park frontage, convenient location and some fashionable food and beverage …
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The Gastro Project, Mother’s Day and More, PJ
Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall Upon entering the Gastro Project and noticing the checkered tiles, dark furniture, streaks of burgundy painting the walls—strictly the colour, though the idea of wine cascading on walls is an idea worth patent…
The Origin, Vegetarian Restaurant, Ampang
Sungeeta Singh and Monica Tindall With more people becoming aware of better food choices, health conscious eaters are in for a culinary treat at The Origin. This restaurant serves delicious fusion vegetarian cuisine. The team behind The Origin believes that v…
Vertigo Grill and Moon Bar, Banyan Tree Bangkok
Though the proliferation of rooftop bars in Bangkok has become the norm rather than the exception, Vertigo Grill and Moon Bar of Banyan Tree remains reputed as one of the best. In fact, a quick search on-line has it listed as number one on countless lists, and the…
Banyan Tree Phuket, Luxury Villas Thailand
Banyan Tree Phuket, Thailand Say the words “Banyan Tree Resort” and eyes glaze over, smiles tickle the corners of mouths, and breathing slows to a meditative pace, as listeners either recall fond memories of a stay in one of the world-renowned properties, or f…
Best Desserts in Kuala Lumpur
Sweet tooths beware! This post celebrates our favourite desserts for the first quarter of 2015. Click on the title links below to be taken to maps and further details. Best Desserts in Kuala Lumpur (Click on the title link for map, price and full details) Ashley…
Ashley’s by Living Food, Bangsar
Louise Miller and Monica Tindall Given the recent (and very welcome) proliferation of healthy food places popping up all over KL, Ashley’s by Living Food, is a comparative veteran in this field: Serving delicious and nutritious food for almost a whole year now, …
Metal Box Restaurant and Cafe, Empire Damansara
Words: Monica R. Clear Photos: Monica Tindall Walking into Metal Box Restaurant and Café, one is greeted by a surprisingly airy atmosphere. As a walk-through restaurant that enters from the ground floor of Empire Damansara, and exits out onto a sp…
The Bar, Great Cocktails & Yakitori, Empire Damansara
Words by Monica R. Clear Photos: Monica Tindall On a recent rainy Friday evening in Empire Damansara, we swung open the oversized glass doors of The Bar, a newly opened cocktail lounge on the second floor, taking the two mixologists by surprise. It was ea…
Chai Bar, Healthy Salads and More, Petaling Jaya
Louise Miller and Monica Tindall Anyone who has dwelled long enough in Kuala Lumpur to have delighted in its culinary richness, may well also have realised, a little more woefully, that ‘Malaysian cuisine’ and ‘wholesome, healthy salads’ are rarely seen in the …
Chef Kamal, Head Baker of Bread Lounge, GTower
How did you get into the industry? While I was a phlegmatic student majoring in 3D animations as per my father’s wish, I found my passion for food when vending for my mum’s stall at Padang Kota Lama, which specialized in Penang’s delicacies. I soon ventured into baki…
Organica Lifestyle, Meat and Gluten Free, Bangsar
Louise Miller and Monica Tindall Once in a while, we stumble across a place that ticks so many boxes on our culinary wish list that it feels like a genie has materialised to do our bidding. Organica Lifestyle is one such place. An urban sanctuary of clean and delicio…