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Java Tree Penang Monica Tindall Named after the oldest living species of the tree on Penang island, Java Tree restaurant connects to the past not only in title but also in function. Located in the Eastern & Oriental hotel, both the menu and setting celebrate a r…
Garum Perth – Fantastic Lunch Deal Monica Tindall Garum, at The Westin Perth, came up a handful of times when I asked Perth foodie friends and chefs to recommend the hottest places to eat in the city. Headed by chef Mario Di Natale, and conceptualized by chef Guy Gros…
Words: Anna Chew Photos: Monica Tindall Langkawi has a hidden gem of a restaurant and we found it in Terrace, an Italian restaurant tucked away within The Danna resort. It is an absolute must for anyone coming to Langkawi to get a unique taste of Italy beyond pizza…
Monica Tindall Housed in the former Am Hof bank building, The Bank Brasserie & Bar presents a feel of prestige and sophistication combined with distinctive Viennese character. These historic cashiers exude luxury and elegance and it’s immediately appare…
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall It wasn’t that long since we’d headed out the door from Grandma’s Table brunch at Nero Nero DC Mall that Chef Giuseppe Lioce invited The Yum List back to sample some of his additions to the menu. Clearly, Chef wants to ma…
Monica Tindall Languid hours of sipping, nibbling, chatting and concerted attempts to soak up the last hours of the weekend is something that is done so well in Asia; and Sunday brunch in Hong Kong offers some of the most decadent environs in which to partake of the t…
Words: Chris Moore Photos: Monica Tindall Let me get something out of the way right off the bat: tapas are not exclusively Spanish dishes! Now, I understand that those very words may promote an uprising in the most patriotic of Spaniards, but it’s a fact. Though …
Monica Tindall Sometimes the best weekend getaways are right under our noses. While I might often dream of golden sandy beaches and a sunset cocktail, an equally relaxing break can be found right here in KL. Saving time and money, a staycation in one of the city’s qu…
Favola – Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur Favola, Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur’s Italian restaurant, gifts diners with a small piece of Venice in its setting. Grand arches, fresco murals and paper mâché carnival masks make lively décor. The cuisine, however, is dist…
I’m always excited to hear about new delivery services in Kuala Lumpur. With a growing disdain for traffic, parking and time wastage in general, I have a definite fondness for businesses that are willing to bring my desires to my doorstep. Last month I tried out a wi…
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am an Italian Chef renowned for authentic Italian cuisine, and my risottos especially. My career started out of necessity, actually – my dear mother was not the greatest cook (I love you dearly, mama!), and I was […]
Words by Kristin Cosgrove, Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) “Buona Sera!” Happy calls from Favola’s wait staff welcome us from all corners of the dining room, as if encouraging us to leave Malaysia at the door and jump headlong into their storybook. Favo…