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Brooklyn Bar KL Words: Morgan Michaels Photos: Rich Callahan It would appear that KLites can’t get enough hidden bars, as a new one seems to open almost weekly. The latest cool escape on the scene is Brooklyn Bar, a speakeasy in Damansara Heights. As an Ameri…
Poblano KL Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Rich Callahan Spanish and Latin food in Kuala Lumpur got an energetic boost with the opening in mid-October of Poblano KL, a cool new restaurant and bar housed in the beautiful Old Malaya strip. Before you even see a menu, there&…
Benang The Second Chapter Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Rich Callahan Tucked away in a back alley in Plaza Damansara, Benang The Second Chapter is where James Bond’s tailor would go for a cocktail. Smart, sophisticated, and in true speakeasy fa…
Marc Raphael Joseph In this interview, Marc Raphael Joseph, chef-owner of The Bread Bar, shares his story and advice for anyone wanting to open their own restaurant. How did you get into the industry? I’ve always felt like the creative type from an early age…
TAP TAP Hartamas – Cocktails on Tap Words: Alicia KennedyPhotos: Rich Callahan In a galaxy not that far, far away exists a cocktail bar named TAP TAP Hartamas. They sell the country’s most comprehensive range of affordable, freshly made cocktails o…
Potato Head Beach Club Bali Words: Kirsten DurwardPhotos: Monica Tindall & PHBC Walking into Potato Head Beach Club in Bali is an extraordinary experience. A sweeping bamboo archway leads us forward and opens into a more expansive space. To the right are act…
Porky Indian Cuisine KL Words: Christina Morgan Photos: Monica Tindall Recently I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to visit the only Indian restaurant featuring pork in all of south-east Asia, Meat the Porkers. In Plaza Damansara, this restaurant offer…
UpperDeck KL Words: Nigel Gan Photos: Monica Tindall As a born and bred Malaysian, I can say that this is truly an exciting time for food and beverage in this country. There has been a local evolution of sorts recently, with a surge in the number of restaurants and caf…
Bonito Fish Bar Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Tucked away in the winding streets of Umalas is one of Bali’s coolest places to hang out, eat and drink: Bonito Fish Bar. It is a little tricky to find, but oh so worth it. We found that both Grab and […]
Part of the F&B Industry? Here are six reasons why you should attend Kita Food Festival’s Conversations & Ideas The professional universe of the F&B industry is so much more than waiting on tables or devising menus. From farm to kitchen to tabl…
Gusti Darmayasa In this interview, Gusti Darmayasa tells about his role as recreation manager at Hyatt Regency and Andaz Bali. What do you do? I am a Recreation Manager at Andaz Bali. One of my main jobs is to create activities for guests. Also, to supervise and make …
Peruvian Feast KL at AQUA Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Rich Callahan On November 10th, with great excitement and pride, the beautiful poolside setting at AQUA at the Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, came alive with the sights, sounds and flavours of Peru. The Peruv…