Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
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…
Words by Caning Jaramillo I always thought that bacalao just translated to “cod” in English. I recently learned however that not all cod is created equal, and when you’re looking for the best, bacalao it must be. Cod Tartare with Lime Reductio…
Hong Kong is an exciting city. You’d need years to explore all it has to offer. We did our best though on a recent visit to see (or should I say eat and drink) as much as we could. The places we explored are definitely at the luxury end of […]
The Yum List has had another very fortunate year filled with travel, spa and divine food experiences. Again we have had the chance to sample more than our tummies need and humbly bow down to our graceful hosts, passionate chefs, inventive mixologists and all of the …
Where to Eat in Harbour City Hong Kong Words: Araceli Barrera Arismendi Photos: Monica Tindall With only two days in Harbour City, Hong Kong, I was on a special mission to seize every minute of what this traveller’s wonderland had to offer. One of my biggest goals w…