Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
I grew up a country gal blessed with fresh air, a pure water source, homegrown produce and a lifestyle that valued community and care. As a result of such nourishing surrounds, I’ve been fortunate to have relatively clear healthy skin for much of my life. The str…
Rooftop Tower One – Fraser Residence Kuala Lumpur Fraser Residence, the latest in serviced apartments in Kuala Lumpur, has raised the bar for those looking for a convenient and stylish residence for short or long-term stays. Location Favourably posit…
Wine Talk is up to great good again – bringing in exclusive new wines chosen by a professional sommelier for value and taste, customizing my selection according to my personal preferences, making recommendations of some different drops to try based on styles …
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I’m the Group Sommelier of Samadhi Retreats’ hotels and restaurants, and am currently based in Singapore. I started in the industry at the age of 17 as a waiter, when there were no tough requirements that had to […]
The Sompoton Spa, a Malaysian brand, has been around for just over a decade. From its humble beginnings in December 2004, it has since become a reliable fit for many 5 star hotels in the city without a signature spa label of their own. Chairs for Foot Massage All th…
Relish Relish, the all-day-dining restaurant situated on the ground floor of the recently opened Fraser Residence Kuala Lumpur, looks set to become a reliable dining outlet for those residing in the building, but too for outsiders looking for homestyle mea…
Patricia Podorsek and Monica Tindall Only one word can describe Fraser Place’s Simply Green Salad: Fresh. Fresh thinking on their part and fresh thinking on your part. On their end, the head chef and her staff select and prepare menu items every day. Nearly every …
STG Boutique Cafe STG Boutique Café @ Old Town Ipoh The revival of Old Town Ipoh has seen the introduction of a number of exciting outlets in recent years, and the up-scaling of some older well-loved places too. On our first visit we were charmed by the creative crew a…
Dining Area – Cedar on 15 Eugenie Chan & Monica Tindall I’m always highly skeptical about hotel restaurant food, I’ve had a number of experiences that the ambience and service were amazing, but the food was over-hyped and mediocre, making the entire o…
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I was an Executive Producer at a film production company in my past life. That job allowed me to travel quite extensively, and I’d always find some time to squeeze in a visit (or more) to a coffee […]
“Near the secret alley way café, things happen in the Narrow Marrow.” Squished between two senescent shop houses in busy Carnarvon Street, Narrow Marrow percolates with charm and character. Lovingly made-over by an architect and interior designer team (Alv…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Happiness comes in many forms, one of which for me is finding a great deal. Since the demise of Mediteca’s Wine and Cheese Happy hour, I’ve been languishing for want of somewhere to end the week with panache. But Quivo’s new Happy …