Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Words: Maggie Casey Photos: Rich Callahan As I stepped into the elegant foyer of OpenHouse KLCC, I felt as if I was walking into a movie set. The elegant spiral staircase, the plethora of fabrics and textures, and the myriad of vibrant colours immediately ooze s…
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan With Chinese New Year just around the corner, it has been fun visiting some local restaurants and getting into the spirit of things. If any culture knows how to celebrate with food, the Chinese sure do! When it comes to fe…
Words: Karen Callahan Photos: Rich Callahan KL’s original rooftop bar, SkyBar KL on level 33 of Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur, maintains one of the premier views and late night party vibes in KL. The pool dramatically occupies the slender two-story space. Yet, more …
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan I’m going to start with a pretty bold statement: I think Gobo Chit Chat’s seafood buffet is the best in Kuala Lumpur! I know that’s a mighty big call considering the Malaysian love of sea creatures but if you’ve seen the oc…
Words: Maggie Casey Photos: Monica Tindall There is something special about Christmas in the tropics. As a Canadian expat, there always seems to be a part of me that longs for a winter wonderland Christmas but celebrating in Malaysia soon shoos that idea away as he…
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan The spirit of Flock W Kuala Lumpur is encapsulated in the introduction to their menu. “Flock Foodism: From farm to flock – serving Modern Australian cuisine showcasing bold flavours and organic produce while champio…
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall For those of us who are Northern Hemisphericals, November is the month that ushers in the depth of autumn, unearthing the goodness of Mother Nature and the last of her bounty before the resting season of winter. Thi…
** Now closed. Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan & Monica Tindall Looking for a departure from the confines of the office? A bit of fun in your lunch or brunch? The newly opened Bowling Club (formerly Bait) in The Intermark mall is conveniently locat…
*OpenHouse is currently closed but is expected to reopen in a new and exciting location in the second half of 2023. Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan OpenHouse in KLCC has moved to the top of my list for taking visitors to KL and also ranks high on my list […]
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Words that come to mind stepping off the elevator into the lobby of the new Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur: Elegance. Style. Sophistication. Long, clean lines greet guests in understated shades of gray and ivory…
Words: Karen Callahan & Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan A well-mixed drink evokes strong memories. Just the perfect amount of sweet can take you to that idyllic beach vacation, or that splash of cinnamon can transport you back to family holidays. Spend…
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan I can’t imagine a tougher challenge for a chef than to be in charge of curating menus for the highly anticipated opening of the W Kuala Lumpur. Known for constantly surprising guests with a quirky design, witty innovati…