Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Ross and Sarah Jones, and The Yum List (Monica Tindall) When guests walks into Livello Uno they are greeted with bright cheery colors and a warm, homey feel. The Italian-Malaysian, family-run restaurant is splashed with the colors of Italy. From the decorative c…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall We came to Mercat right after it opened and fell in love with this tiny corner of Barcelona parked on the sidewalk location just opposite Bangsar Shopping Centre. Co-owners Jorge and David are so committed to authenticity of at…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall ‘If loving food makes me a foodie then does loving wine make me a winey?’ asks Monica, Oeonophile is too long, wine lover too complex, Australians do love shortenin their words. There is a whole book on Aussie slang you know! But w…
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? Me being in this industry is something I never thought of. I worked part time many years back while waiting for high school results. The fun and passion in delivering the needs of the customer in this industry […]
Genting is celebrating their golden anniversary with a Food Tour of France promotion. Last month we were fortunate to partake in an exceptional degustation menu by Chef Frederic Prouvoyeur with wines paired by the number one wine merchant in France, Barton &…
Staying in town this long weekend? We think you should take advantage of fewer cars on the roads and get out to explore the city. Here’s our list of: Top Five Things to Do in Kuala Lumpur This Weekend (Click on the title links for full details, maps, prices and […]
In Australia, bottling wine from a premier vineyard with your own label is a fashionable thing to do. Bespoke branding is one thing, but curating your own blends to form a signature collection? This takes passion for a good drop to a whole new level. The team at Sauja…
Aisling Cullen and Monica Tindall A new cluster of restaurants have opened up in Mont Kiara at the base of the Verve Suites. Among those restaurants is La Casa, a cosy and homely space that lives up to its name. Arriving at La Casa, it was no problem to get […]
Eugenie Chan and Monica Tindall Jordanian Chef Ala’a Habibi is joyful and jovial, and very experienced with more than 20 years of specialised Middle Eastern expertise. Absolutely dedicated to delivering top-notch quality and service, he is in the kitchen dail…
Only 90 minutes from Kuala Lumpur, yet so far removed from the city, Avillion Port Dickson makes a wonderful weekend getaway. The beaches in the area aren’t reputed as the best in Malaysia, but they have been cleaned up a good deal since our last visit, and for a peace…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall If the cityscape is getting you down and your eyes long to gaze on the horizon over ocean seas, an afternoon in the aVi Spa’s lounge will rest your tired spirit and bring back a sense of well being. I’ve rarely visited a bett…
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I’m a bar manager. I started working in the restaurant industry when I was 14 years old bussing tables. The restaurant catered primarily to older people who drank classics like Manhattans, Rob Roys, Rusty Nails, a…