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Words: Kristin Cosgrove Photos: Monica Tindall Arriving at the newly revitalized The Row on Jalan Tun Razak, I feel like I’ve stepped out of KL and onto a European city sidewalk, where hip patrons might sit al fresco enjoying a Sunday morning glass of bubbly …
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Everyone has a different picture in his or her head when it comes to French cuisine. Some will immediately jump to thoughts of Michelin stars, crisp service and high-class wines. Others conjure up images of steami…
“Saluting 300 years of French excellence, Martell, one of the oldest cognac houses in world, celebrates the evolution of the French music movement in the last decade with the creation of the limited edition La French Touch by Martell. Housed in a glow-in-…
Words: Hannah Staley Photos: Monica Tindall Previously an area best known for its nightlife, The Row in Kuala Lumpur is a barrage of upcoming talents breathing new life into what was previously 1940s shop houses. Shaded by trees behind a landscaped front pla…
When our favourite sommelier tells us of a ‘must visit’ bar or restaurant, we have no choice but to rush to make a reservation. He’s never led us astray – behaviourly perhaps on occasion, but never have our taste buds been disappointed. So when he demanded tha…
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall At the bottom of Viva Residence in the busy Sentul neighbourhood stands a laid-back, bright and welcoming French inspired eatery, ideal for casual grazing on Gallic fare with far lower price tags than those …
Tre Restaurant is Banyan Tree Phuket’s elegant dining option. Located in the most upmarket section of the acreage, a dress code is expected and courteous behavior presumed. The lagoon it sides is alight in a shimmering glow with lights from Thai shaped roofs of th…
Words and Photos by Louise Miller Croisette Café in Bangsar’s Cascadium condominium offers an opportunity to inject a little French flair into this year’s Yuletide festivities. The restaurant’s location (situated by a pool offering views of the twin towers bu…
Maison D’hote – Homestay “the French way”! Between the popular heritage district of Georgetown and the touristy beach area of Batu Ferringghi, lies the quieter more residential area of Tanjung Bungah, and the highly recommended h…
French tunes always hum from the speakers at Croisette Café, but we’re especially enjoying today’s playlist. Folk accordion tunes send our thoughts to riding bikes through the French countryside, stopping off in a small town to pick up warm baguettes and cof…
Exciting things are happening in Penang and we’re overjoyed to report the latest: the opening of Croisette Café in the coastal community of Tanjung Bungah. Located on the ground floor of a renovated bungalow, with both an air-conditioned indoor setting and …
Maison Francaise Maison Francaise, New Chef, New Menu Words by Patricia Podersok Photos by The Yum List aka Monica Tindall The chic elegance of Maison Francaise can handily seduce a gourmand under the best of circumstances, but add a new chef to the mix and n…