Tag: KL

A Journey Through Time, Starhill Gallery

A Journey Through Time, Shook!, Starhill Gallery

Words by Kirsten Durward, Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) An evening at Feast Village is always a pleasure, no matter which outlet you are enjoying. Gliding down the escalator in the grand atrium of Starhill Gallery towards what must surely be one of the mo…

The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur, Bubbly Sunday Roast

“Without tradition, art is a flock of sheep without a shepherd.” Patricia Podorsek and Monica Tindall It’s not very often that you find a food blog beginning with a quote by Winston Churchill, but as much as rarity should be valued in a world that has become formulai…

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Interview with LS Yip, Founder of Beans Depot

LS Yip, Founder of Beans Depot Interview with LS Yip, Founder of Beans Depot What do you do and how did you get into the industry?   I am a coffee roaster cum barista. After leaving the corporate world as a HR Manager, I first conducted research on the local coffee […]

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Dining in the Dark KL, Kuala Lumpur

Dining in the Dark KL Patricia Podorsek and Monica Tindall “Eating in the dark? No thanks.” “Oh, no. I like to see what I’m eating.” “Not interested.” Along with a polite smile and a nod, these are the typical reactions I’ve received from people when I tell them about …

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View Rooftop Bar, GTower, Kuala Lumpur

A vibrant atmosphere draws the crowds to View Rooftop Bar with panoramic vistas looking out from the city centre towards suburbia and the surrounding highlands, contemporary design, and upbeat staff ready to recommend a beverage to tickle guests’ personal …

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Chef Pedro Diaz, El Meson & Estilo, Kuala Lumpur

What do you do and how did you get into the industry? During my school years in Spain I didn’t like to study much. When I was in high school, I decided one fine day to discontinue my studies altogether – much to my father’s displeasure! After many forms of […]

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Ohla, Tapas & Cocktails, The Intermark, Kuala Lumpur

Words:  Kirsten Durward    Photos:  Monica Tindall Tapas bars are certainly making an assault on our city this year, popping up all over the place. One of the most signature expressions of this current craze can be found in Ohla at the Intermark. Here you wi…

Dilmah Tea @ Le Meridien, Kuala Lumpur

Dilmah Tea @ The HUB, Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur What’s really in your teacup?  If you are someone who wants to know that what you consume not only tastes good but is also produced by an ethical company that cares, then look no further! At a recent tea tasting semin…

H-Artistry, Global Art of Mixing

H-Artistry, Global Art of Mixing by Caning Jaramillo A media invitation nearly got lost in our busy e-mail inbox. It said “H-Artistry Global Art of Mixing Trilogy.” As a good Venezuelan, a liquor party invitation is always welcome. So…