Stratosphere, The Roof Up in the Stratosphere Words by Craig J Selby Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Viewing Petaling Jaya from an open rooftop some 30-something stories above 1 Utama and its surrounding districts is quite an awesome experience. Ignorin…
Month: March 2014
FINished with FINS
Dear The Yum List Readers, I need some friends… This Thursday, March 20th at 7:30pm at Mid Valley Megamall, I’ll be signing our Yum List poster and participating in a brief interview in support of the FINished with Fins campaign, which is attempting t…
Providence, The Intermark, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Party at Providence, The Intermark Providence @ The Intermark Words by Manveen Maan Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Having not set foot in a club in a while, my inner cool kid (I‘m going on the assumption that I still have one) started getting excited at the th…
Dr. Joe Shigemoto and Coeur Esthetique, HIS Experience
Words: Caning Jaramillo Being myself a former owner of a spa and aesthetics centre in my motherland Venezuela, the speed at which new developments in the beauty and wellness industry takes place across South East Asia amazes me. This week I consider myself fortu…
Interview with Chef Andrea Alimenti, Executive Chef of Le Midi, Bangsar Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Chef Andrea Alimenti, Executive Chef of Le Midi Chef Andrea Alimenti, is the new Executive Chef of Le Midi. Here, he spends a few minutes with The Yum List sharing his kitchen stories and philosophy on food. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I’…
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur is a stunning sanctuary in the heart of the city. Spanning across the third floor of the hotel, private treatment rooms are adjoined wi…
Way Modern Chinois, Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Way Modern Chinois Way Modern Chinois, Damansara Heights Pleasant intrigue shapes our visit to Way Modern Chinois from start to finish. Way, the Chinese character, means something special and, Chinois is just a fancy way of saying Chinese in French. We find the c…
Taste of Indonesia @ Mosaic, Mandarin Oriental, KL
Words by Kristin Cosgrove Photos by Monica Clear and Kristin Cosgrove For a limited time only…. The Taste of Indonesia promotion at Mandarin Oriental’s all-day dining outlet, Mosaic, is a must visit for anyone who loves a good culinary adventure. But better hur…
Lai Po Heen, Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Lofty ceilings, grand golden chandeliers and majestic furnishings imbue a feeling of greatness in Lai Po Heen. Private rooms are splendid but our preferred tables are those by the window overlooking the manicured gardens and fountains of KLCC Park. In the eve…
Villa Danieli, Wood-Fired Menu, Sheraton KL
Villa Danieli, Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Villa Danieli Invites You for Authentic Italian Delicacies, Cooked Fresh from the Wood- fired Oven Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Although Villa Danieli is a hotel restaura…
Art Jamming, Cocktails and Comfort Food – Date Night at Publika, Solaris Dutamas
Miss Manners once said, “There are three possible parts to a date, of which at least two must be offered: entertainment, food, and affection. It is customary to begin a series of dates with a great deal of entertainment, a moderate amount of food, and the merest sug…
Grill 582, Wine Program, Best Western Premier Dua Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Grill 582 and The Wine Academy Grill 582 and The Wine Academy Words by Kirsten Durward Pictures by the Yum List (Monica Tindall) It seems these days that every week I’m being pressed to try new wines, a French importer there, an Italian tasting here. With more and mor…