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Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan A fantastic new addition to the Mont Kiara dining scene is Proof Arcoris! The plaza it’s located in could have been pulled directly from Sydney’s CBD with its shiny looking office blocks, stylish yet casual restaurant…
Italian food is a love of ours and we’re fortunate that there are quite a number of great Italian restaurants in Kuala Lumpur. From family friendly to upscale and romantic, there are a solid number of choices. Wood-fired pizza, hand-made pasta, meticulou…
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Since our first meal at Grano Pasta Bar @APW I’ve been salivating to return. Introduced to the menu with a natural wine paired dinner, I appreciated the care with which each dish was prepared and the noticeable sense of b…
Monica Tindall While natural wines have made a splash on the market around the world, they’re just a drop in the glass in Malaysia. Things are beginning to change though: with both an increase in knowledge about wine production and concerns over sustainability an…
Bello Pavilion KL *Now closed Monica Tindall The latest opening in Pavilion shopping mall has quickly gained the hearts and taste buds of Italian food lovers. Bello, Pizza and Pasta, is a contemporary trattoria styled off what is currently the trend in Italy, rat…
The Patisserie is an easy choice for a light meal when in the Bukit Bintang area. Escaping the frenzied city centre, The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur provides a peaceful haven, brandishing attentive service, fresh dishes, and a stylish setting. Mosaic floors are …
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…
Patricia Podorsek and Monica Tindall The foundation of a good restaurant is always the quality of its food. And as its name suggests, Bedrock Restaurant Café in Subang Jaya provides the groundwork for a solid meal. Tucked into an unassuming upper corner of Subang …
Shaun Humphries and Monica Tindall With so many delicious Italian food options in Kuala Lumpur, it can be tough to stand out. However, it’s a challenge that motivates and excites Portofino’s owners Keli and Luca everyday. “Our goal is to make great, homemade and …
Words by Kristin Cosgrove, Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) “Buona Sera!” Happy calls from Favola’s wait staff welcome us from all corners of the dining room, as if encouraging us to leave Malaysia at the door and jump headlong into their storybook. Favo…
Kristin Cosgrove and Monica Tindall You probably know the story Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, where food falls from the sky like rain. Well, this story came to mind at Prego’s Bubbalicious Brunch this past weekend, though ours would more aptly have been name…
Aisling Cullen and Monica Tindall Italian food is a staple favourite here in KL but after eating copious amounts of spaghetti al’ olgio and pepperoni pizzas, a welcome change is needed. Enter Pizzolo, a new modern Italian restaurant from the owners of Torii, wh…