Italian Restaurant 1 Utama – Luretta D.O.P. Words: Christina Morgan Photos: Rich Callahan Just in time for the mad rush of holiday shopping, we have uncovered the ideal spot to recharge our batteries and chill while stocking up on pressies. Conveniently l…
Freshest Seafood in KL – Southern Rock Bangsar Words: Margaret Cheng Photos: Monica Tindall Situated in a quiet foodie street in Bangsar, I immediately felt at home and hungry at Southern Rock Seafood. It has an appealing laid-back vibe that signals an eat…
Ignis KL – Woodfire Grill Restaurant Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan If anything shows a chef’s skill, it’s the ability to tame a woodfire grill. Without temperature precision found in other cooking methods, the chef must know h…
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 […]
