Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
There are not many authentic Latin American restaurants in Kuala Lumpur but we’re certainly happy for the few that there are. Venezuelan, Mexican, Peruvian, Argentinian – you can get a little taste of the great southern continent here in our list of …
Seems pork is a prized commodity in KL, so as we review 2017 we’ve collated a list of the best pork restaurants in Kuala Lumpur. No doubt, there are many more to be found, but here we highlight some of our favourites from the past year. Click on the title […]
Set to end 2017 in style and fun, here we collect our top live jazz music venues in Kuala Lumpur to bring in 2018. No Black Tie This intimate space in a backstreet off Changkat has legendary status as one of the best live music venues in KL. This year, they’ve […]
Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall I’m dreaming of a white Christmas… and while here in the sunny climes of Kuala Lumpur I might be dreaming that dream in shorts and a t-shirt by the pool, the InterContinental Hotel Kuala Lumpur is bringi…
Monica Tindall Known for selling the best and widest selection of European style breads in Kuala Lumpur and some hearty sit-down meals, Der Backmeister German Bakery has become a go-to spot for lingering weekend brekkies and a weekly stop for picking up bread and …
Words: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall Walking into Tatsu is a pretty ethereal experience. The charcoal grey interior is immediately calming. The ambiance is tranquil, with Joan Miro looking Japanese character paintings lining the walls, and fl…
Monica Tindall The Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in Malaysia in conjunction with the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur invite guests to dine on a feast of authentic Venezuelan dishes prepared by celebrity chef Tamara Rodriguez at the Venezuelan …
Monica Tindall “Where do you go for…?” is something I often get asked by new expats to Malaysia. A common request is a recommendation for a great massage and spa. Here I share my three favourite treatments at one of our most-loved spas in Kuala Lumpur, Energy Spa &…
My choice of hair salons has changed over the fourteen years I’ve lived in Kuala Lumpur. For one thing, proximity and convenience play a huge factor. Another key element in selecting and staying with a salon is their understanding of Caucasian hair – in particular…
Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall. Ohmagoodness… if you can manage to find it (and thank goodness we did, because it was totally worth), Omakase + Appreciate is one of those ‘in the know’ speakeasy spaces that makes you appreciate you̵…
Aisling Cullen & Monica Tindall Did you know that Tokyo has more Michelin starred restaurants than any other city on this planet? The Japanese are incredibly precise when it comes to well-balanced flavours and beautiful presentation, using the freshest of …
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I’m a restauranteur and I joined my current partners back in 2003. They had two Italian restaurants (La Risata) and when I joined them we opened Bijan and The Daily Grind Share with us an interesting story fro…