Month: October 2016

Malaysian chefs in Kuala Lumpur

Carrie Scully, Head Chef of Tiki Taka, Kuala Lumpur

What do you do and how did you get into the industry?  My first real memory of food is my father’s spaghetti bolognaise. Family meals were a must and while we were used to the regular rice and dishes, so this was special. I clearly remember the orangey sauce turn…

Review of Graze Restaurant, Hilton Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Drappier Champagne Dinner – Graze, Hilton KL Hotel

Words and photos: Monica Tindall “A little bubbly darling?“ With the pop of a Champagne cork or even the mention of something a little effervescent my speech seems to switch channels, or Chanel should I say, as I relay quotes by the queen of sparkle herself Coco, “I o…

review of Arunreas Hotel, Phnom Penh

Arunreas Hotel, Boutique Hotel, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Words and photos: Monica Tindall Vibrant and edgy, Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh seems to be rapidly rising. As the recent dark past fades into the pages of textbooks, the cultural glory of the Khmer’s rich and long history is resurfacing once again. As temples a…

Chef Ana Roš, Hiša Franko, Slovenia

Dinner with Chef Ana Roš, Anantara Siam Bangok Hotel

Words and photos: Monica Tindall Chef Ana Roš, one of the stars profiled on the Emmy Award winning documentary Chef’s Table and famous for her “Cook it Raw” technique recently delighted guests with a wine paired dinner as part of the World Gourmet Fes…