Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Epicurean Nests Words: Kirsten DurwardPhotos: Monica Tindall Kappa Senses, a nature-inspired resort on the outskirts of Ubud, styles its restaurants as ‘Epicurean Nests.’ Epicurean denotes a devotion to pleasure and refined enjoyment, primarily associat…
PICA South American Kitchen Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall PICA South American Kitchen, a small outlet on one of Ubud’s most vibrant streets, captures a crowd with genuine Latin tastes. Lively music resounds throughout the space as smili…
Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Situated in extensive lush landscaped grounds in the Southern Bali Peninsula, Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort delights us on first impression. Inspired by Balinese theatre, the …
Backstage Food Theatre Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Fully embracing the resort-wide theatrical ambience, Backstage Food Theatre is fun and fresh. An industrial design concept with textured metals, slatted roof features with pendulum spot…
MĀUA Words: Kirsten DurwardPhotos: Monica Tindall Reaching MĀUA, Nusa Penida* is a voyage across land and sea. First, take a 40-minute fast boat from Sanur and then enjoy a wonderful ride through forested hills before arriving at this tranquil and breathtaking …
Koral Restaurant Words: Kirsten DurwardPhotos: Monica Tindall *Photography is only permitted with a handphone at Koral; nothing larger allowed. What could be more intriguing than a signature fine dining experience in an underwater setting? Koral Restauran…
The Balé Nusa Dua Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Imagine a secluded villa hideaway within an imposing ancient civilisation, and you will have some sense of the setting at The Balé Nusa Dua. This retreat offers 29 signature pavilion-style villas i…
Hide Kuala Lumpur Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall If the name of this restaurant isn’t a klaxon-blaring advertisement for its clandestine location just right by the lobby of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, then you may just as well think nothing of …
Rumari, Raffles Bali Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall With spectacular views across the lush tropical jungle to Jimbaran Bay, Rumari is perfectly positioned for panoramic fine dining. Set atop the exclusive 23-hectare property of Raffles Bali, …
Next from Kita Food Festival 2022 After the scrumptious events in Langkawi and Penang, Kita Food Festival 2022 unveils its exciting dining line-up for Kuala Lumpur, happening from 25 to 27 November. Here’s our pick of events to get salivating over, …
Capitano Caffe Words: Amanda ChinPhotos: Richard Callahan We love the convenience of having Capitano Caffe, an authentic Italian outlet, in the middle of the busy KLCC shopping mall. Not only do they serve freshly brewed Italian coffee, but also a delicious lin…
The Majestic Malacca Monica Tindall The most iconic stay for luxury travellers to Malacca is without doubt The Majestic Malacca. The restoration of the heritage building ensures history is honoured and a promise to remember an era long gone. Furthermore, the lo…