Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Rémy Martin XO Collection Bottle Words: Caning Jaramillo Since 1742 the house of Rémy Martin has been delighting drinkers with their majestic way of creating exceptional French Champagne Cognac. Their success is thanks to the use of exclusive grapes from t…
A smiley doorman has our bags out of the taxi’s boot before our feet have even hit the pavement. He’s an older gentleman and I reach in to assist. His smile broadens as he says, “These are only two small bags. I’ll take care of them and shoos us up the stairs to […]
Words and Photos by Kristin Cosgrove It’s that festive time of year when my year’s worth of pinterest pages come to fruition. Thoughtful holiday gifts are handmade and beautiful baked goods are created as I happily listen to Christmas music and relax while enj…
La Bodega has grown into an institution in Malaysia for those seeking a friendly and affordable place to meet over wine, cocktails and delicious Spanish cuisine. First established in Bangsar in 1999, it has taken over the city with its reputation for a no-nons…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Clear There is a new game in town. And it will have you at once curious, baffled, resourceful, and ultimately, triumphant (maybe!). Billed as “The Real Escape Game”, BREAKOUT is a venue at Avenue K that offers a unique experience in gami…
It’s no small feat being the largest and best-reputed shopping mall in a city renowned for infinite procurement pleasures such as is the case in Hong Kong. Harbour City however is just that. With over 450 shops, 50 food and beverage outlets, two cinemas, three h…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall The understated elegance of La Scala sparkles at the moment with a silvery Christmas twinkle. You already know how much we love this place for an elegant dinner, a romantic liaison or a special event, but now t…
An incredibly elegant “must” experience in Hong Kong is afternoon tea at the Peninsula. It has such a reputation throughout the city that even our driver recommends it. Lobby Rectangular columns support towering ceilings embroidered with coppery coloured …
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Readers will know that there is a plethora of brunches around KL that we Yum Listers love to munch at. Relatively new on the brunch beat is Bubblylicious Brunch at El Cerdo, which really should be renamed Porky…
What’s the best/ worst part of your job? The best: the passion – a duty where you can never get bored. Each day is a new experience, a new challenge, a wonderful day to know new ingredients, a new technique, read and try a new experiment with food. &nbs…
The Felix experience begins on the ground floor in the elevator. Walled with a curvy wood design, the lift zooms directly up to the 30th floor. As the ascent progresses, the lights gradually dim, serving to change mood and expectations, within a matter of secon…
Chef Richard Ekkebus’ career had nowhere to go but up with his apprenticeship beginning under the tutelage of Michelin-star chefs Hans Snijders and Robert Kranenborg. Meticulous selection of ingredients and a passion for giving traditional French cuisi…