Sometimes food is worth traveling for. These authentic Latin American experiences might see you travel a few kilometres, but hey, they certainly save you the flight across continents. Latino hubby usually turns his nose up at any attempt to recreate his home fav…
Month: May 2013
Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort & Spa, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Ocean Wing Room Balcony of Ocean Wing Room Ocean Wing Pool Garden Wing Pool Internet Cafe Orangutan Sanctuary 3km beach View of Mount Kinabalu from the golf course at sunrise Spectacular sunsets Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort and Spa, Sabah, Borneo Words by …
Greek Promotion, Eccucino, Prince Hotel and Residence, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Buffet Line Up – Eccucino Dessert Buffet Greek Wines and Ouzo Pita Gyro Beef Skewer Prawn and Feta Hotpot Cooking Demonstration with a little helper Custard in Filo Rice Pudding Greek Buffet at Eccucino, Prince Hotel and Residence Words by Polly Szantor Ph…
Chef Manuel Lopez, Frangipani, Changkat Bukti Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Chef Manuel Lopez, Frangipani The Yum List chats with Chef Manuel Lopez of Frangipani and discovers his childhood favourite foods and passion for everything Spanish. What do you do and how did you got into the industry? I started working in a family catering compa…
Grand Hyatt, Kuala Lumpur, Sunday Champagne Brunch
Smoked Chicken and Spinach Quiche Fresh Seafood Roast Lamb Mini Burger Apple Pie Chocolate Mousse Words: Caning Jaramillo Photos: Monica Tindall Every time I have the opportunity to visit the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, it’s a personal celebration. From th…
Tonight in KL, Chef George Diakomichalis
Chef George hits Kuala Lumpur tonight. Find him here… …
Prime, Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur, KL Sentral, Malaysia
PRIME Steak Restaurant, Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur PRIME Steak Restaurant, Le Meridien Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List It’s like a larger version of a man’s study, an old style men’s club with a modern feel and a slight African hunting lodge overtone.…
Frangipani, Pica Pica and Cocktails, Changkat Bukit Bintang
Frangipani Entrance Upstairs Bar, Frangipani Frangipani, Cocktails and Pica Pica, Changkat Bukit Bintang Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List The outside lounge at Frangipani is funkier and more casually upbeat than the original elegant indoor res…
Sassorosso, Italian Restaurant, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Carter James and Monica Tindall I can tell the passion of a restaurant by the vastness of its wine list. Restaurateurs with a hankering for finding, and making available, fine wine tend to put the same effort into ensuring their chefs do the same in the kitchen. A…
Chandon Wine Dinner, Ril’s Bangsar, Malaysia
Chandon Chandon Wine Dinner at Ril’s Bangsar Chandon Dinner at Ril’s Bangsar In the past when I heard the word Chandon, a smile would tease the corners of my mouth as thoughts of bubbles, good times and celebrations came to mind. I would hear the mini explosio…
Songket Restaurant and Bar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Songket Restaurant and Bar Songket Restaurant and Bar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia “True Malay Flavours” We’ve all been in the situation of entertaining out of town guests and not quite knowing what to do with them to make the most of their stay. The more experienced tr…
George Diakomichalis, Kalymnos Pastries, Adelaide, South Australia
George Diakomichalis Our good mate, chef/owner of Kalymos Pastries in Adelaide Australia, George Diakomichalis, chats with The Yum List about life as a Greek pastry chef, his favourite dishes and some exciting news about a visit soon to Kuala Lump…