Month: October 2021

Jon Chew Body Combat Instructor

Jon Chew, Co-owner Soul Kitchen Kuala Lumpur

Jon Chew Chew Jon Kin otherwise known as Jon Chew, owner of Soul Kitchen KL, tells of his journey in becoming a restaurateur. What do you do? I am a Les Mills Body Combat international trainer, presenter and instructor. Aside from that, I also create workout program…

La Chica KL

La Chica Mexican Grill Changkat Bukit Bintang

La Chica Mexican Grill Changkat Bukit Bintang Words: Alison Christ Photos: Rich Callahan La Chicá is a casual and vibrant Mexican kitchen and bar serving Mexican food and tequila. La Chicá, the latest outlet opened by The Olive Tree Group, is located in the heart o…

The Elephant and the Butterfly

The Elephant and the Butterfly, Hard Rock Hotel

The Elephant and the Butterfly Monica Tindall As the sun lowers and turns the sky golden, Margaritas at The Elephant and the Butterfly are flawless companions to the changing light. Paired with aqua-hued chairs, vibrant murals and a gentle breeze, thanks to the c…

Prepped Meal Delivery KL

Food Foundry Fully Prepped Meal Delivery KL

Food Foundry Meal Delivery Monica Tindall Many of us are transitioning from working at home to the office. Students are returning to school, and life seems to be picking up pace again. Despite resolutions to never go back to the harried days of pre-Covid busy-ness…

InterContinental Kuala Lumpur

Staycay KL – InterContinental Kuala Lumpur

Staycay KL Monica Tindall Hotels in KL are curating fantastic staycay packages to entice guests to return to their rooms. InterContinental Kuala Lumpur is currently running several promotions of great value – Stay, Sip & Savour, Sunday Long Lunch-cation, …

Mingle Café Cakery, Vintage-themed Café Jalan Sultan KL

Mingle Café Cakery, Vintage-themed Café KL

Mingle Café Cakery Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan I think one of the most exciting parts of Kuala Lumpur is the area surrounding Jalan Petaling. A bunch of enthusiastic Malaysian entrepreneurs are bringing new life to one of the oldest parts of the ci…

Four Pillars Gin WOOBAR

Four Pillars Gin at WOOBAR, W Kuala Lumpur

Four Pillars Gin at WOOBAR Words: Alison Christ Photos: Monica Tindall The W Hotel’s WOOBAR has a special Four Pillars Gin Flight promotion going on. Four Pillars Distillery in the Yarra Valley of Australia started in 2013 with three mates, and they quickl…

Jonathan Sebastian Super Secret Supper Club

Jonathan Sebastian, Co-founder Super Secret Social

Jonathan Sebastian In this interview, Jonathan Sebastian, co-founder of Super Secret Social, shares how the pandemic pushed him to change and thrive. What do you do? I am the co-founder/ head chef of Super Secret Social – a supper club that functions twice …

BBQ Brunch by the Pool KL

BBQ Brunch by the Pool KL, RuMa’s Santai Pool & Lounge

BBQ Brunch by the Pool KL Monica Tindall I’m often asked what my favourite restaurants are or where I choose to eat when I’m not writing articles. I think many expect a fine dining establishment or a specific cuisine. However, the truth is, my preference is for fresh…

Gin Tasting Potions Bar KL

Gin Tasting at Potions Bar KL

Gin Tasting at Potions Bar KL Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan We first visited Potions Bar KL in 2019, not long after it opened. We had a blast with the energetic team and creative cocktails. Since that time, and with some serious research over various l…

Tatsu Japanese Cuisine

Tatsu Japanese Cuisine, InterContinental KL

Tatsu Japanese Cuisine Monica Tindall With things opening up again, we’re enjoying returning to some of our favourite restaurants. Tatsu, the Japanese restaurant in InterContinental Kuala Lumpur, has been considered with warm affection over the year…