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Pickle – Chinatown Kuala Lumpur Words: Chris Lentner Photos: Han Sen Hau Where I come from, the pickle is an afterthought. At best, it’s a mound of sour cabbage used to break up a fatty meal; at worst, it’s a flaccid cucumber you awkwardly nibble because you at…
Clato – Jazz Cafe TTDI Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Han Sen Hau Easy like a Sunday morning … and there ain’t many Sunday mornings easier than sitting down to a luscious breakfast with a live jazz soundtrack. Lionel Richie himself would approve. Clato is a new ca…
Gai Express by Darren Chin TTDI – Northern Chiang Mai Street Food Words: Karen Santosuosso Photos: Han Sen Hau If you’ve flown Malaysia Airlines recently, chances are you’ve seen Chef Darren Chin’s charming smile on their promos for direct flights to Chia…
Limóne Desa ParkCity – Desserts & Cafe Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Evelyn Lam Limóne has opened a branch in Desa ParkCity, adding to the array of casual cafés that suit the leafy green neighbourhood. Within just a month of its opening, it has already e…
Il Forno Italian Restaurant Hyatt Centric Kuala Lumpur City Centre Words: Stephen Reid Photos: Ivan Chong Han If you love Italian food, this one’s for you! A new hotspot has arrived at the recently opened Hyatt Centric Kuala Lumpur City Centre. Il Forno, qu…
Nikola Estate Swan Valley, Western Australia Monica Tindall Australians love a good bushranger story, and one that involves wine only makes it all the juicier. Western Australia’s most famous outlaw, Moondyne Joe, has legendary status in the eyes of many for hi…
Thanakone Thor (NOY) – Head Bartender at Elephant Bridge Bar, Rosewood Luang Prabang In this interview, Thanakone Thor (NOY), head bartender at Elephant Bridge Bar in Rosewood Luang Prabang, shares his growth in the industry. What do you do? I make drinks …
Woodcutters Restaurant Nikola Estate, Swan Valley Monica Tindall Gosh, we’ve had some excellent food and beverage on this Perth and Swan Valley trip, but the winner of the prettiest setting has to go to Woodcutters Restaurant at Nikola Estate in the Swan Valley.…
Sandalford Wines Swan Valley, Western Australia Monica Tindall If you had to guess, where would you say the oldest wine regions in Australia are? The Barossa? Margaret River? Neither of the above. It’s the Hunter Valley in NSW and the Swan Valley in Western …
Sandalford Bar & Restaurant, Swan Valley Monica Tindall One of the hottest restaurant reservations in the Swan Valley is a seat at Sandalford Bar & Restaurant. On the weekends, there’s a line out the door of walk-ins hoping for a table. Even on weekdays, t…
Maya Maya at Mandoon Estate, Swan Valley Monica Tindall Considering the beauty of the Swan Valley and its proximity to both the airport and Perth, it’s surprising just how little luxurious accommodation is found in the area. The region is teaming with beautiful v…
Wild Swan at Mandoon Estate, Swan Valley Monica Tindall Wild Swan at Mandoon Estate is our first stop in Swan Valley. The restaurant has once again earned a prestigious Chef Hat in the 2025 Australian Good Food Guide, solidifying its place among the top 1% of Austra…