Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Words: Maggie Casey Photos: Monica Tindall It does not take much to convince me to get out of the house if there is a promise of cocktails waiting, and it takes even less when those cocktails are being made by renowned KL bartender Shawn Chong of Omakase + Appreciate f…
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan I’m going to start with a pretty bold statement: I think Gobo Chit Chat’s seafood buffet is the best in Kuala Lumpur! I know that’s a mighty big call considering the Malaysian love of sea creatures but if you’ve seen the oc…
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall As much as I love to eat at any time of day, brunch holds a special place in my heart. I love the leisurely pace of the meal, extended throughout the early afternoon following a deep weekend sleep, no rushing to work or a…
Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Monica Tindall Very few phrases in the English language are as pleasing as ‘festive brunch.’ In just two simple words, I know there will be lots of great food, lots of happy people and lots of delicious booze. My most recent festive ex…
Chef Markus Fasser (pictured on the left with his wife Charlotte), former Formula One chef and currently head chef at Golfino Restaurant in Austria, chats to The Yum List about life behind the scenes. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I got into thi…
Monica Tindall Nobu Kuala Lumpur is set to make your end of year celebrations delicious with their Christmas and New Year’s menus. Tonight we’re sky-high (literally, Nobu is on the 56th floor of KLCC tower 3) as the night lights begin to twinkle and we raise our glas…
Words: Maggie Casey Photos: Monica Tindall The holiday season has always been a big deal for my family and me. The smells of gingerbread and cinnamon, the sight of a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, and the sounds of our favourite Christmas tunes humming thr…
Words: Maggie Casey Photos: Monica Tindall There is something special about Christmas in the tropics. As a Canadian expat, there always seems to be a part of me that longs for a winter wonderland Christmas but celebrating in Malaysia soon shoos that idea away as he…
Words: Maggie Casey Photos by Monica Tindall The bright lights, shopping centres, and of course traffic jams of Bukit Bintang can be overwhelming to even the most seasoned traveller or KL local alike. The newly opened JW Firehouse bar, however, tucked away in the …
Monica Tindall The Kata Rocks experience begins with an airport pick-up. Greeted with a cool moist towel we ease into leather seats, adjusting them to a half-recline ready for the hour-long ride. Water and juice quench thirsts and coconut candies and crackers ta…
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Cicchetti di Zenzero presents Michelin star chef Daniele Repetti in a wine-paired dinner celebrating the culinary traditions of Italy. The Award-winning Michelin star chef Daniele joins forces with renowned cele…
In this interview with Chef Mario Fraschini of Da Maurizio Phuket, The Yum List uncovers some stories about life behind the scenes of one of Phuket’s most-loved restaurants. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? The hotel and restaurant indus…