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Cuca Takeover Mandarin Grill KL Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Han Sen Hau The Takeover Series has been running with much acclaim at the gorgeous Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, for nine years, with world-famous chefs taking over the kitchen and sharing their own me…
Cuca’s Gastro Tour – Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur Next weekend, September 8 and 9, the Mandarin Grill team will host a two-day culinary takeover by Chef Kevin Cherkas from Cuca, a Michelin-recommended restaurant in Bali (and one of The Yum List&…
Cuca Restaurant Bali Monica Tindall Virginia Entizne and Kevin Cherkas direct chaos. Like the notes of a jumbled song, the owners of Cuca Restaurant in Bali skillfully orchestrate parts to create a composition nothing short of a symphony. Guiding a young …
A refreshing version of the classic, this cocktail develops as the tropical fruit ice cubes melt and flavor the drink. From a sparkling red wine to a fruity punch. COMPONENTS: red wine mix + iced fruit + tonic water Red wine mix: ¼ cup Red wine ½ shot Vanilla brandy […]
About eight years ago, in the perspicacious gourmet community of Kuala Lumpur, a delicious murmur was whispered from foodie’s ear to foodie’s ear. Rumour had it that a magnificent chef, straight out of the world-renowned kitchen of Spain’s El Bulli, had grac…
Chef Sayan Isaksson – Nour, Stockholm From February 26th to March 3rd, Chef Sayan Isaksson of Michelin-starred Nour in Sweden brings his “Simply Scandinavian” menu to Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur. We catch him pre-event and learn a litt…
Best of Travel 2022 We were grateful to see countries opening up again mid-way through 2022, enabling us to satisfy our seemingly insatiable itch to explore the world once again. We got in a good six months of luxury gourmet travel and here reflect on some of the high…
Bali Tips & Information 2022 (Upated August 2024) I’m just back from two weeks in beautiful Bali and have some tips and information to help you make the most of your travels in 2022. (This article has been updated with new information from my 2024 visit.)…
Apéritif Restaurant & Bar Monica Tindall The beautiful site of Viceroy Bali in the lush terraces of Ubud is home to one of the island’s most respected fine-dining locations, Apéritif Restaurant & Bar. Inspired by a glamorous 1920s dining hall, th…
The Open House – Jimbaran, Bali Monica Tindall Looking for a one-night stay in Jimbaran (so I could visit one of my favourite restaurants in the entire world – Cuca!), I was directed to The Open House. The Open House, Jimbaran, Bali The Open House is a boutiqu…
Roots Restaurant, Kuching Monica Tindall Roots restaurant in the heart of Kuching embraces all I love about contemporary dining – fresh ways to use the familiar in a stylish but casual setting. Focusing on local ingredients prepared in innovative ways, the kitc…
Monica Tindall Chef Kevin Cherkas of the famed Cuca Restaurant in Bali and our very own Chef Jeff Ramsey recently collaborated to provide a carnival of sensory stimulation in last night’s (there’s one more tonight if you missed it – details at …