Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Frederic Boulay, Executive Chef of The Chedi Sakala Bali In a recent trip to Bali, The Yum List had the exquisite pleasure of dining at Sakala Bali. After a wonderful meal, Executive Chef Frederic Boulay filled us in on some of his thoughts on food and the restaurant …
Open Kitchen – F by Buffalo Kitchens ‘F’ by Buffalo Kitchens, Bangsar Known for excellent value set lunches and a fine brew of coffee (including some intriguing mixes of java and juice), F by Buffalo Kitchens has weathered the stormy openings and closings o…
Mozaic has been one of those names synonymous with an exceptional food and beverage experience in Bali for as long as I’ve been visiting the island. Executive chef James Ephraim, formerly sous chef at the highly esteemed Mozaic Ubud, is now in charge of the rela…
Salt Tapas and Bar, Pepper’s Sentosa Seminyak Salt Tapas and Bar, Pepper’s Sentosa Seminyak The website blurb says Salt Tapas and Bar “celebrates friendship, good wine and great food.” Good start. The mix of Australian and Spanish, with Aussie celebrity …
Araceli Barrera Arismendi and Monica Tindall *** Sadly, La Mexicana is now closed. ¡Viva México! I get the urge to throw a grito (cry) with excitement when I enter the grounds of La Mexicana. This place represents the beauty and grace of the Mexican culture in th…
Grill 582 and The Wine Academy Grill 582 and The Wine Academy Words by Kirsten Durward Pictures by the Yum List (Monica Tindall) It seems these days that every week I’m being pressed to try new wines, a French importer there, an Italian tasting here. With more and mor…
It seems buying wine from a supermarket, or even a specialty wine store, these days is getting more and more challenging. There is a never-ending supply of wines from across the world and rarely anybody available to assist with choosing. As my pockets ar…
Elegantly positioned between a cascading pond, lush greenery and a lagoon shaped pool, The Waterfall is a peaceful haven in the bustling centre of Singapore. Located in the elegant Shangri-La hotel, supreme service is guaranteed and a tranquil happy atmosp…
Chef Emilio Ortega, Group Executive Chef for Gastrodome Chef Emilio Ortega, Group Executive Chef of Gastrodome shares with The Yum List his story and some tales from behind the scenes. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am currently working as th…
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am a chef de partie at Fisherman’s Cove. After graduation, I was initially torn between pursuing a biology degree and joining the culinary industry as I have a profound interest in both fields. Eventually …
Miss Manners once said, “There are three possible parts to a date, of which at least two must be offered: entertainment, food, and affection. It is customary to begin a series of dates with a great deal of entertainment, a moderate amount of food, and the merest sug…
Words by Kirsten Durward Pictures by the Yum List There are few more fun ways to while away the minutes waiting for your dinner company than watching your fellow homo sapiens go about their day. Scurrying shoppers and dawdling diners weaving through Pavilion’s b…