Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Brasserie Fritz Pop-Up Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan We were disappointed when we heard that Brasserie Fritz on the ground floor of the WOLO Hotel had closed and a Starbucks Reserve had taken its place. There was no need to be blue for too long, howeve…
Café Deli by El Meson Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan El Meson sure has grown over the years. What started as an authentic Spanish restaurant in Bangsar in 2009 has since expanded and morphed into three Café Deli’s by El Meson. The first rebranding happ…
Afternoon Tea InterContinental Kuala Lumpur Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan The setting for afternoon tea at InterContinental Kuala Lumpur in OneSixFive Lounge is wonderfully relaxing. Giant windows overlook a peaceful Japanese-style garden …
Tao Chinese Cuisine Monica Tindall Tao Chinese Cuisine is a beautiful restaurant in InterContinental Kuala Lumpur. Classical virtues of hospitality take centre stage, and Chef Wong Lian You presents traditional recipes reinvented. We’re here for dinner but …
Tengumai Sake Paired Dinner Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall The collision of cultures in Malaysia makes it a terrific place to learn about new cuisines and the culinary traditions of faraway places. Nowhere was that more apparent than during a r…
Chef Marco De Cecco In this interview, Marco De Cecco, Italian Chef de Cuisine of Prego at The Westin Kuala Lumpur What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I studied civil engineering due to my father’s wishes. After I completed my studies, I decided to […]
Sake & Wine Omakase Nobu Kuala Lumpur Monica Tindall It’s always a pleasure to dine at Nobu Kuala Lumpur. Fine Japanese cuisine with a Latin touch, warm service and oh-those-views are a winning combo. This month, it’s even more of delight, however, with Nobu K…
Shelley Yu’s Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan The vibrant setting of Shelley Yu’s in Bangsar is guaranteed to put a splash of cheer in anyone’s day. The cosy restaurant and bar have a covered patio cooled by ceiling fans, a long bar stretching inside the …
Coppersmith Troika Sky Dining Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan The spectacularly grand entrance is a hint that a session at Coppersmith in Troika Sky Dining will be no average experience. A glass walkway housing a five-metre long rug inspired by flat …
The Westin Kuala Lumpur Monica Tindall Taking full advantage of the current economic climate, staying safe by avoiding overseas travel, and, of course, supporting local business, we book in for another staycation in KL. This round it’s at The Westin Kuala Lumpu…
Prego The Westin Kuala Lumpur Monica Tindall Chef de Cuisine Marco De Cecco now graces the kitchen of Prego The Westin Kuala Lumpur. Bringing youth, energy and a passion for the cuisine of his homeland to the table, the Italian restaurant is experiencing renewed v…
Five Sen5es Dim Sum Brunch Monica Tindall Five Sen5es “Eat All You Can” Dim Sum Brunch at The Westin Kuala Lumpur offers the best of the buffet as well as a la carte. At this Sunday brunch, you can order unlimited portions, but every item is cooked a la minute […]