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Norm Café Georgetown Monica Tindall As are many of the most interesting things in Penang, Norm Café is hidden away. In what used to be a steel warehouse, tucked into Lebuh Carnarvon, this charming café, bright and cheery during the day, has a different identity at n…
88 Armenian Penang Monica Tindall Heritage and comfort are found in 88 Armenian, a luxury boutique hotel in Georgetown, Penang. Honouring the past while making the most of modern-day conveniences, this property is the perfect mix of history and luxury. 88 Armen…
Copper Bar & Restaurant Monica Tindall Penang continues to up the game with yet another restaurant and bar set to leave its mark on gourmet registers; Copper Bar & Restaurant. This newly opened dining and drinking cove sports a sophisticated setting, co…
Macalister Mansion Penang Monica Tindall There’s no doubt that Penang is filled with beautiful boutique hotels, each with their own character and charm. With so much choice, you could easily stay in a different property on every visit. We have a special fo…
Gen Georgetown Monica Tindall Exciting things are happening in the culinary scene in Penang! Just one of many is the relocation of Gen in Georgetown, a restaurant serving contemporary Malaysian cuisine, from Lebuh Pesgrave to The Prestige Hotel. Another is the …
Mish Mash Penang Monica Tindall In their own words, Mish Mash Penang, “… dedicates itself to the art of fine drinking. Serving craft cocktails, artisanal spirits and more than 80 different varieties of whiskies sourced from different parts of the globe.&…
Awesome Canteen Penang Monica Tindall Awesome Canteen Penang is well known for its great coffee and café menu offering healthy options for a range of diets. Most notably, people following a paleo lifestyle quickly found comfort in this kitchen. What many don’t k…
BLANC – Contemporary French Cuisine Monica Tindall It was at Macalister Mansion in Penang several years back that I first saw light being shone on Malaysia’s future culinary potential. It has never been debatable that the country has much to offer in traditional …
Ome by Spacebar Coffee Monica Tindall Ignore all of your mother’s warnings about venturing down dark alleyways on your own as those narrow lanes are precisely where you want to be in Penang. From hidden bars to art galleries, vibrant wall murals to some of the best c…
Hanjan Eatery Soju Bar Monica Tindall On the current “What’s Hot” list in Penang, Hanjan Eatery Soju Bar is gaining quite a reputation. Weekends are packed, and locals are saying it’s best to make a reservation to guarantee a table. Apparently, the key to this Kore…
Monica Tindall A few years back Lone Pine Hotel was one of the hottest choices of stay on Batu Ferringhi. With a major overhaul and room renovations on the way, the property is set to retake centre stage as one of the most popular stays on Penang’s shoreline. Gaining a…
“When Francis Meets Rempah“ Monica Tindall Located in the historic grounds of Fort Cornwallis, Penang, Kota Dine & Coffee offers insight into both Penang’s colonial history and local culinary traditions. “When Francis meets rempah,” refers to Francis Li…