Month: September 2015

Neroteca, Damansara Plaza, Weekend Bubbly Brunch

Kristin Cosgrove and Monica Tindall Don’t you just love it when the best gets better? Long considered a favorite on the Italian food scene in KL and an expat favorite when it comes to Sunday brunch, Neroteca is now offering bubbly brunch in the newly opened Plaza Da…

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Chef John Bakker, Gili Lankanfushi, The Maldives

Who are you and what do you do? My name is John Bakker and I’ve been the Executive Chef at Gili Lankanfushi for the past three years. What’s something you’d like guests to know about Gili Lankanfushi? Well, basically I’d like every guest to know that whe…

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Skillet @ 163, Fraser Place, Kuala Lumpur

Joni Kerr and Monica Tindall Monica sums up our visit to Skillet@163 as “pleasantly unexpected. It’s rare to be surprised in the KL dining scene these days, but, wow, this spot has turned out to be an undiscovered gem!” Just a short distance from the heart of KLC…

Ritz Carlton Kuala Lumpur

Flavours of Mexico, Cesar’s, Ritz Carlton Kuala Lumpur

 Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall I just love how in KL there is a constant whirl of food and cultural events. The Ritz Carlton group has been particularly active in this and I’ve enjoyed Peruvian gastronomy and Middle Eastern delights amongst others thanks to t…

Ante Kitchen and Bar, Brunch Menu, Publika

Words by Patricia Podorsek, Photos by Monica Tindall Big occasions often merit big celebrations, and sometimes a grand buffet bubbly brunch is in order. But small occasions deserve some festive spirit as well. If you’re looking to share some modest bubbles wit…

Five Dishes to Look Out For this MIGF 2015

Every year around this time fine dining restaurants unite to showcase their creations and encourage Malaysian diners to explore the culinary excitement of what’s happening right here under their noses in the Malaysia International Gourmet Festival. T…

Japanese bar, BSC

Ippudo, BSC, Japanese Cocktails and Bar Bites, BSC

Sungeeta Singh and  Monica Tindall IPPUDO turned 30 and we decided to join the celebrations with their great Happy Hour deals! We came for the cocktails, and soon proved that happy hour doesn’t have to be just beer and greasy pub food. IPPUDO has developed an innov…

Italian Restaurant, Atria Shopping Gallery

Pizzolo, Atria Shopping Gallery, Petaling Jaya

Aisling Cullen and Monica Tindall Italian food is a staple favourite here in KL but after eating copious amounts of spaghetti al’ olgio and pepperoni pizzas, a welcome change is needed.  Enter Pizzolo, a new modern Italian restaurant from the owners of Torii, wh…

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La Cafe Memoire, Delicious Dinner Menu, TTDI

Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall If you like a chilled out place with a very distinct colourful vibe and absolutely scrummy rustic style food at reasonable prices, then Le Café Memoire should be right up your street. Sitting on the covered balcony a Sunday aft…

Deborah Burn, Marine Biologist, Gili Lankanfushi

What do you do and how did you get into the industry? Hi, my name is Debs, and I am the Marine Biologist and Environmental Officer at Gili Lankanfushi Resort in the Maldives. My role is a busy one, where I run both the guest awareness program and supervise the […]

Livello Uno, Home Style Italian Cuisine, TTDI

Ross and Sarah Jones, and The Yum List (Monica Tindall) When guests walks into Livello Uno they are greeted with bright cheery colors and a warm, homey feel. The Italian-Malaysian, family-run restaurant is splashed with the colors of Italy. From the decorative c…