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Prego The Westin Desaru Coast Resort Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Fans of Prego restaurant in KL will be pleased to know that the same Italian gems to be savoured in the concrete jungle of Bukit Bintang can be enjoyed fringed by palm trees and the …
Heavenly Spa by Westin Desaru Coast Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Regular spa-goers know that spas and spa treatments are at their best when they really know how to cater to the individual. People in search of treatments or relaxation want a per…
Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Finding the right beach getaway weekend is not always as easy as it may seem from KL. First, there’s the headache of Friday traffic leaving the city. Then there is the hassl…
Sea.Fire.Salt. Desaru Coast Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall The opportunity to enjoy a meal near the water is one of the best things about a trip to the beach. It makes me happy to catch the play of the waves on the sand while having a salad with a […]
In a recent trip to Johor Bahru a local foodie friend took us on a gourmet tour of his favourite spots in the old town. Here’s a run down of his most loved places to find the best local dishes. Hiap Joo Bakery and Biscuit Factory Line up for the […]
Tired of cookie cutter menus and mirror concepts, the philosophy of EIGHT, Johor Bahru’s premier dining and events venue, “innovate, never imitate,” filled me with hope from the onset. Once the state’s most highly regarded restaurant, recent renovations in 20…
Taking up a prime piece of real estate in Puteri Harbour, guests will find no shortage of entertainment at Magnum Sports Café. When not glued to the multitude of screens running the latest sports events, cheering on a favourite team (and ribbing a mate over an oppos…
As Puteri Harbour comes to full flourish, it’s set to bloom into a happening location for restaurants, bars, entertainment and shopping. Legoland is just up the road, and a number of residential projects are sprouting in the nearby vicinity. Currently a popu…
There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked cookies to distract from trivial angsts, and Doubletree by Hilton plays this to their full advantage. Upon arrival guests to the hotel are offered a hot-out-of-the-oven enormous cookie. These signature …
Chef Carlos heads the kitchen at Makan Kitchen, ensuring everything is of top-notch quality, and just as equally important, that staff interact and communicate with guests Featuring local favourites from Chinese, Malay, Indian and Pastry kitchens, Makan Ki…
The breezy 13th floor terrace of Doubletree by Hilton Johor is a flawless location for Sunday brunch. Gifted with drafts from the Straits of Johor and authentic Italian cuisine from Tosca, the garden and pool deck plays perfect host to a relaxed Sunday meal. Vi…
Malaysian’s love for seafood is decadently indulged every weekend at Makan Kitchen. Doubletree by Hilton’s all day dining restaurant celebrates various cuisines established in local cultural diversity in every seating, and on Friday and Saturday evenin…