Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall “Food and wine are not business for us. The pleasure of sharing, this is the pleasure of life.” A decade ago, in the wake of The Global Financial Crisis when economies crashed and global trade and commerce lost its wort…
Tag: Kuala Lumpur
British Guest Chef Dan Moon at The Library, The Ritz-KL
Monica Tindall Chef Dan Moon of The Gainsborough Bath Spa in England, the recipient of three AA Rosettes (UK), is in KL this week! As part of the popular Guest Chef Dinner Series held at The Library at The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur diners are promised a taste of Brit…
The Whisky Academy – Apprentice Level Certification, KL
Words: Richard Koret Images: The Whisky Academy The Whisky Academy held its Malaysian debut in late April in the Kuala Lumpur suburb of Petaling Jaya (*they have since shifted office and are now based in Plaza Damas, Sri Hartamas). The event was an all-day tra…
Beauty Prep for Travel, Hair Treatments, Hair Removal & Nails
Monica Tindall When travelling I’m all about convenience and comfort over beauty, so my “beauty” prep for long travel is all about taking care of things before I depart so that I’ll have less to do on the road. I’d much rather be climbing the sights and sniffing out th…
El Maiz, Venezuelan Restaurant, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall. Energy and Enthusiasm: Caning. * Sadly El Maiz is now closed. I always wondered what a family gathering at Monica’s Venezuelan husband Caning’s house would be like, and now I know. With energy in abundance, …
Marta’s Kitchen, Spanish Food in Mont Kiara
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall Spanish tapas have always been a favourite of mine. I first heard about Marta’s Kitchen through Spanish friends. They raved about the cuisine there and used Marta’s catering services for their son’s first bir…
Neroteca,(now Enoteca) Italian Restaurant, Plaza Damansara
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall * Since writing this article, Neroteca has changed names to Enoteca. A friend recently asked me if I were restricted to eat from only one cuisine for the rest of my life, what it would be. For someone who usually delib…
Le Gouter, A French Afternoon Tea at Hotel Stripes, Kuala Lumpur
Le Gouter, a French afternoon tea at Hotel Stripes, remains one of the best value experiences in the city. Upon opening the hotel offered unlimited servings of warm savouries, French pastries and a hot beverage at the very attractive price of RM60 for two pax, and t…
Hotel Stripes’ Festive Celebration Menu at The Snug
Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall. From now until June 23 The Hotel Stripes Autograph Collection is playing host to a celebratory festive dinner buffet. Held in their second floor venue The Snug, this Festive Celebration is a literal feast of local fo…
Suzie Wong, A Hidden Bar, Cocktails & Entertainment
Suzie Wong Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall You know you’ve arrived somewhere special when you don’t actually realise you’ve arrived. Tucked away down an unassuming laneway, the entranceway to Suzie Wong delicately and enigm…
Gobo Chit Chat @ Traders Hotel, Citarasa Santapan Buffet, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Monica Tindall As any glutton knows, a buffet is best tackled with a carefully designed plan of attack. My general rule is light on the breads, heavy on the meat and a sample of every single one of the desserts. Fruits and vegetabl…
Acme Bar & Coffee, Pavilion Elite, Bukit Bintang, KL
Words: Heather Onderick Pictures: Monica Tindall Exciting things are happening in the newly opened wing of Pavilion Elite, and one of them is the attractive new digs of Acme Bar & Coffee. When the owners have backgrounds in architecture and fas…