Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Monica Tindall An eccentric ocean dream by Thai designer Bill Bensley, Kayuputi Specialty Restaurant sits over the ocean and offers a magical man-made coral reef above the water. Peacock chairs, giant wooden fish, coral sculptures and shell chandeliers prese…
A quick casual bite in between pool dips, sun ray catching and spa visits, is found at the Gourmand Deli, at The St. Regis Langkawi. And, although their commercial material might lead you to believe that this is just a laid-back café with your standard deli fare, the …
Arriving our first night to Langkawi, we want a meal without fuss and something we don’t have to change our clothes for. Settling deeper and deeper into the comfort of our pool suite at The St. Regis Langkawi, leaving the room couldn’t be further from our minds. Fort…
Words: Samantha Urlwin Photos: Monica Tindall The Hilton at KL Sentral is conveniently located beside the train station, providing easy access to both airports and KL City Centre. The hotel lobby is bright, cool and inviting, a great escape from th…
What Ages, Never Dies Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall This wasn’t my first time visiting ChoCha Foodstore, an ageing yet timeless beauty whose worth lies inconspicuously hidden behind a sun-bleached façade with the words “Mah Lian Hotel” etched acros…
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall Sunset, check. Seat by the pool, check. Cocktail in hand, check. Views to die for, check. That was a great Friday after work get-together! Nestled amongst the bustle of the KL Sentral vicinity is business hotel, Aloft…
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I’m a corporate chef at Botanica+Co. Having been in this industry for about 20 years now, I must say that I really do take a lot of pride in what I do, and I have to thank my […]
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall To me, New York really does epitomise the best of America. And, if you are in a Big Apple state of mind, you should check out Bowery Kitchen and Bar which has recently opened in Publika. This spot has picked the best of […]
Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Crime Makes You an Offer You Can’t Refuse A seemingly innocuous white glossy wall to the side of Crave Oysters & Seafood House in TREC KL is betrayed to those with sharp eyes by the tiny electronic keypad. The pas…
Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Iconically dominating the Kuala Lumpur skyline, the Petronas Twin Towers are a must see for visitors to this vibrant city and a source of immense pride for locals. Instantly recognisable and standing 452 metres ta…
Words: Margaret Elizabeth Photos: Monica Tindall Imagine that you enter a marble tiled palace ushered into the restful sounds of violin and piano. Chandeliers sparkle above you as you slip gracefully into an oversized armchair and sink delightfully into its …
Monica Tindall You might consider Sitka Studio a weekend passion. The bread and butter of the business is downstairs, in Sitka, the café, which caters to a variety of discerning palates for brunch, lunch and dinner throughout the week. Upstairs in Sitka Studio, h…