Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Word: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall “A chef who says she has nothing to learn from others can close her doors.” said chef Nathalie Arbefuille to us when elaborating on her culinary educational journey over the years. Nathalie is not your “run …
Framed with floor to ceiling bookshelves, humming with the soft strokes of a skilled pianist, and warmly lit with muted wall lamps, The Library is the latest food and beverage concept to be unveiled following The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur’s recent revamp. The d…
Words: Kristin Cosgrove Photos: Monica Tindall Too often, especially when it comes to fine dining, vegetarians are forced to pick at the breadbasket and order a side of veggies. Forget having a balanced meal, you’re lucky to find “pasta with red sauce.” But n…
Could there be a more suitable start to an island getaway than a wine paired degustation menu on the beach? Arriving from KL on the Friday afternoon flight we reach Pantai Cenang, Langkawi just in time for sunset, which is a flawless interval to begin our night at La L…
I’ve never been one to go gaga over celebrities. Famous actors, renowned musicians and acclaimed public figures: while I may appreciate what they do and respect their talent, I wouldn’t really call myself a fanatic of any. Put me in front of a celebrity chef howeve…
Words by: Heather Onderick Photography by: Monica Tindall Zooming through the colorful chaos of Little India and crossing over to the other side of the silver giant Menara Shell building, one might wonder what culinary delights they will encou…
Words: Monica R. Clear Photos: Monica Tindall Walking through the door of Savini is, by itself, a transformative experience. The outside world of blazing hot sun, noisy street life, and dismal fluorescent mall lighting melts away and Savini extends its a…
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall Entering the downstairs bar of DC Restaurant through the understated, dark chevron panelled entrance is akin to stepping through a wardrobe and discovering Narnia. There is something very magical and luxuriou…
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Some years before I moved to KL, I visited as a tourist and my host took our group of friends to the SkyBar for a sunset drink overlooking Malaysia’s iconic landmark. From the moment I tiptoed around the swimming po…
Afternoon tea at the Colonial Café in The Majestic Kuala Lumpur has always been a classy affair: lace napkins, bone china, Italian silverware and gracious service all in a beautifully restored colonial building. Taking the beloved British tradition up a notch h…
Christmas is coming and you’d be hard pressed to find a more elegant or traditional setting to celebrate than the The Majestic Kuala Lumpur. This meticulously restored heritage building transports guests back to a golden age when chivalry was the norm not the exc…
Shaun Humphries and Monica Tindall Growing up on the Canadian Prairies, my Christmas dinners were all about turkey, potatoes and gravy. In Asia, the holiday menu looks much different. And our recent visit to try Nobu’s freshly unveiled Christmas Omakase Dinne…