Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Style, location, food and comfort, the VIE Hotel Bangkok MGallery by Sofitel promises much for contemporary travelers, but do they deliver? Style Designed by renowned French architect, J.H. Boiffils, this 5-star hotel is a member of the MGallery by Sofitel col…
Words: Kristin Cosgrove Photos: Monica Tindall Too often, especially when it comes to fine dining, vegetarians are forced to pick at the breadbasket and order a side of veggies. Forget having a balanced meal, you’re lucky to find “pasta with red sauce.” But n…
Soft tunes elegantly struck on piano keys draw me into La VIE, French Restaurant, VIE Hotel Bangkok MGallery by Sofitel’s creative French cuisine restaurant. Elegantly dressed wait staff see me to my table, and I can’t help but feel swept up in the romance of the s…
Words: Ross Jones Photos: Monica Tindall The Yum List visited The Eighth Avenue on a Sunday afternoon This is not that odd, but Sunday afternoons are the perfect time to visit a restaurant like The Eighth Avenue. Not really lunch, but not really dinner, but a…
Yellow Tail Sushi Bar, better known at YTSB, has gained a reputation for serving the “best sushi in Bangkok”. With an overwhelming number of choices of Japanese restaurants in Bangkok, this is no easy feat. Where “freshness” is something many premium sushi bars i…
Words: Monica Larrieu Photos: Monica Tindall Situated in Old Bangsar’s Lorong Kurau, Barat is an alluring option for vegetarian elegant dining in Kuala Lumpur, which, for some time, was a significant gap in the industry. Inspired by Mediterranean tapas and m…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall There are two ways to arrive at Mandara Spa in Sunway. Drive directly to the spa or do as we did; park under the Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa and take a short restful walk through the lush tropical grounds. Ancient t…
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am the Managing Director of Theva Residency Boutique Hotel in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Theva is a family owned business and we started in 2009. Theva Residency is a home away from home and we focus on offering […]
Words: Kristin Cosgrove Photos: Monica Tindall The TTDI area is brimming with happening eateries these days, from fine dining to secret watering holes. In a quest to hit them all, The Yum List recently managed a trip to Bowery Petit, where Malaysians can get a bite …
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall High in the rolling hills of Kandy, in the very heart of Sri Lanka, lies a hideaway of unparalleled privacy, colonial luxury and impeccable taste. Stepping through the entrance gateway, we are instantly entranc…
Words: Monica Clear Photos: Monica Tindall Full disclosure: I am still learning about wines. Like anything else in life, it is a balance of knowledge and confidence – understanding what I am looking for in the balance, length, depth, complexity and finish of …
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Swirl up to the colonial columns of Residence by Uga Escapes in leafy Park Street and be welcomed into a sanctuary of serenity within the bustling hub of Colombo. This is one of those hotels you want to stay at, where t…