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Sweet tooths beware! This post celebrates our favourite desserts for the first quarter of 2015. Click on the title links below to be taken to maps and further details. Best Desserts in Kuala Lumpur (Click on the title link for map, price and full details) Ashley…
This cocktail was created for Chinese New Year this year when our sommelier, Gustavo, found out that this year’s lucky colour for those who celebrate the festive is green. He experimented to incorporate the colour green using green tea syrup. Granizado means slu…
Words: Kirsten Durward Pictures: Monica Tindall It seems that the new theme for dining in KL these days is a modern take on the traditional plate sharing concept. Aka Chochin Izakaya is the latest in a slew of fresh and vibrant casual dining locations spr…
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I’m co-founder and chief lifestyler at Organica Lifestyle; an urban sanctuary nestled in Bangsar. I was a Human Rights lawyer before I took the courageous leap of faith and followed my passion for all thin…
It’s no secret that The Yum List team delight is a well-balanced cocktail or two. As such, we’ve had the pleasure of visiting quite a few fabulous bars in KL this year. So, before the year gets away from us, here’s a round up of our favourites for th…
Transported by private boat from the main pier, we arrive to the centre of Banyan Tree Phuket’s tranquil lagoon to a floating pontoon ready to bask in an evening of romance and magic with a Dinner of the Senses. On the Way to Dinner Approaching dusk, the change of da…
Cafes and restaurants in Kuala Lumpur are catching on to the desires of more people making thoughtful food choices, considering not only the origins of their meals, but the effects on their health too, and as such have noted the increased demand for vegetarian opt…
Words: Sarah and Ross Jones Photos: Courtesy of KLGCC The Friday night Pool Side BBQ at KLGCC is not just a dinner, but a complete eating experience. The “patio restaurant” is surrounded by a beautiful setting (and countless Ferraris in the carpark) of Kuala …
Louise Miller and Monica Tindall Given the recent (and very welcome) proliferation of healthy food places popping up all over KL, Ashley’s by Living Food, is a comparative veteran in this field: Serving delicious and nutritious food for almost a whole year now, …
Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall “Making the strange familiar and the familiar strange” comes second in a long list of clichéd expressions used to describe the creative writing process, trailing just behind the omnipresent “show, don’t tell” a…
Golden Birdcage Afternoon Tea, Lobby Lounge, Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok The soft scent of White Tea, the signature aroma of Shangri-La hotels greets us before we’ve even stepped inside the property’s grand lobby. This elegant bouquet reflects our entire afte…
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I’m a certified nutritionist and a chef for Food Matters (www.foodmatters.me). I’ve always enjoyed eating well and growing up with a French mom we had balanced meals on a daily basis. This led to me co…