Words: Claire Horn Photos: Monica Tindall Nestled away in the 40 year old neighbourhood of PJ section 20, otherwise known as Taman Paramount, sits the delightfully authentic new Italian spot – a’Roma Dinings. Brought to life 9 months ago, we’re sure more …
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Afternoon Tea, The Lounge at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur
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…
ChoCha Foodstore, Jalan Petaling, Chinatown KL
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…
Mai-Bar-becue, Aloft Hotel, KL Sentral, Kuala Lumpur
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…
Crime – Wanted, Speakeasy Cocktail Bar in TREC KL
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…
Sky High Tea at Nobu KL, Where the View is Merely the Backdrop
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…
Sitka Studio, Weekend Degustation Menus
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…
Energy Spa & Wellness, Alternative Clinic and Much More, KL
Energy Spa & Wellness at Great Eastern Mall is our go-to spot for instant calm and quality spa treatments. We’re fans, so have already written a number of posts on massages and facials that we enjoy here. Today however, I’m in for something new from their Alte…
Drift, Sunday Boozy Brunch, Changkat Bukit Bintang
Words: Caroline Lee Photos: Monica Tindall The premise and promise of a Drift brunch is a leisurely afternoon of love and laughter with free flowing food and drink from a menu meticulously curated, and meant to be shared amongst friends and family. Robert Gil…
A Little Farm on the Hill, “Grow Your Own Grub” Workshop
Set in the tranquil and cooler climate of Janda Baik, A Little Farm on the Hill makes a beautiful day trip and welcome green escape from Kuala Lumpur. Run by husband and wife team, Lisa and Peter, the hosts at this organic farm, restaurant and event space offer regula…
A Feast for the New World, Yarra Valley Wines in Kuala Lumpur
Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Wine purists have long argued the superiority of Old World wines over New World, arguing the terroir of such regions – the soil, climate, aspect, elevation, slope, surrounding vegetation and traditions of the …
The Blue Cow Butcher, Quality Australian Meat Delivery, Kuala Lumpur
Real Fresh Food for Real Fresh People High quality Australian cuts of meat. A huge range of beef, lamb, pork and chicken butchered to order. An easy to use website. Fuss-free delivery. It’s obvious that The Blue Cow Butcher’s recently launched on-line service is g…