Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall As the Michelin Guide has not reached Malaysia it’s not often that we eat in starred restaurants, so we’re already excited before even arriving at La Ribaudiere in Bourg Charentes. But fine dining or not, anyone …
H. Mounier and Hardy with Cellar Master Mickaël Bouilly, Cognac Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall We’ve been promised a visit to ‘Paradise’ to meet some of the oldest eaux-de-vie in existence, but first we are shown around the production plant and re…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Sitting out on the terrace of the charming Hotel L’Yeuse as the evening light starts to soften with the fresh air of the Charente countryside singing through your lungs, is a wonderful end to a day of exploring the d…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall It’s not often you are invited to taste Cognac in the village that it is made and named for, and it is surely even more rare to taste it in the house of the founder. But that is what we are experiencing this […]
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Commanding an Imperial position opposite L’Opera on the Place de la Comedie, Intercontinental Bordeaux – Le Grand Hotel, is an iconic assemblage of seven former magnificent houses. The neo classical façade, c…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Bordeaux wine is famous the world over and to many of us overseas Bordeaux will always be thought of as the city of wine. We dream of grand chateaux and estates with acreage of dusty vines. It is truly a romantic notion…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Le Chapon Fin’s entrance is so discreet that if you did not know it was there you might walk right past it. On setting foot inside the establishment we are immediately drawn back to the elegance of former times, with …
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Stylish new Restaurant Le 7, named for its position on the seventh floor of La Cité du Vin offers dramatic views of Bordeaux and the Garonne River. The fresh avant-garde stylings of black and cream are enhanced by t…
There’s no hiding that I’m pretty darn excited about our upcoming trip to Bordeaux! Some time will be spent touring both Bordeaux and Cognac, visiting some well-reputed French restaurants, of course we’ll squeeze in some wine tasting, and the highlight will be a …
Here I’ve compiled our recent Spanish tips into one post. Click on the links below for specific suggestions on where and what to eat in Barcelona, Seville, Fuentes de Andalucia, Granada, Cordoba, Malaga and Marbella. Where to Eat In Barcelona Where to Eat I…
The Yum List’s Pick of Best Spots to Eat in Barcelona With a little help from some Spanish chef friends, The Yum List tracked down some of the best restaurants and tapas bars in Barcelona. Our list is by no means comprehensive (there is a tapas bar or more […]
Plaza de España Seville Favourite Foodie Finds in Seville, Spain The beautiful town of Seville is the perfect starting point for an exploration of Andalusia, Spain. Remarkable architecture, numerous parks, delicious dining options and wonderf…