Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Monica Tindall Take three, 20-something friends, enrol them at a university near London and make them all study economics and business – what do you get? A financial services firm? Nope. Maybe an internet start-up? Wro…
Bars
Mr. Chew’s Chino Latino Bar, WOLO Hotel, Bukit Bintang
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Relentless nomad that I am, it is never a problem for me to toss a toothbrush and a change of clothes into a bag and head off for some crazy adventure. Long hikes, palm-lined beaches, gritty markets… I applau…
Suzie Wong, A Hidden Bar, Cocktails & Entertainment
Suzie Wong Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall You know you’ve arrived somewhere special when you don’t actually realise you’ve arrived. Tucked away down an unassuming laneway, the entranceway to Suzie Wong delicately and enigm…
Jameson Whiskey Tasting @ JungleBird, Plaza Damansara
Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Monica Tindall I’m not one to boast, but I have to start this review by proclaiming that I’m now an official Jameson Irish Whiskey Taster – and I have the certificate to prove it. Before the accolades and job offer…
Atelier on Telawi, Restaurant and Jazz Bar, Perfect Date Night Material
Joanna McCall and Monica Tindall Atelier (meaning workshop or studio) stood out for me from the moment I arrived at the doorstep in the ever-changing Bangsar neighbourhood. Here, they’ve done away with the standard potted plants that line an uneven street and re…
Pewtersmith! Royal Selangor’s Latest Pewter Collection – Unique Malaysian Gifts
Move over Coppersmith – Pewtersmith is in town for one night only! A short while back, Monica, Caning and I were treated to cocktails served in beautiful Royal Selangor glassware with pewter detailing. The new collection called Bar evokes nostalgic memories of e…
Supperclub KL, Fine French Fare in the Most Surprising of Places, TREC KL
Words: Sandrina Duniau Photos: Monica Tindall As a typical French person, I find myself arrogant when it comes to food, so I was delighted to test my taste buds with the newly revised menu at Supperclub KL. Both chef Romain and manager Benoit are French and arri…
Naughty Cocktails at The Point Bar & Restaurant, Medan Damansara
Words: R.P. Lawrence Photos: Monica Tindall Nowadays it seems like there’s a new “naughty” restaurant popping up every day in KL. But while these restaurants are naughty in name only, the new signature cocktails at The Point are not playing name games. These …
Paper Plates at Art Printing Works (APW), Bangsar – KL Hotspot for Hip Eateries
Currently KL’s hottest location for food and beverage, you can visit Art Printing Works (APW) at just about anytime during the day and find it filled with gourmands, Instagrammers lining up the perfect shot, and a whole bunch of those-in-the-know hunting …
The Sticky Wicket, Cricket Themed Pub
Cricket Themed Cocktails & British Pub Food Words: Joanna McCall Photos: Monica Tindall Cricket lovers rejoice! Are you looking for a place where you can go to watch all your favourite sporting events? Do you dream of sunny days spent at The Oval watch…
Contextualising Cocktails, Coley Bar, A Fun Night Out in Bangsar
Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall Cocktail culture in Kuala Lumpur isn’t a new thing, although it certainly feels like it with the number of watering holes popping up in the most unusual locations, reviving interest in overlooked parts of the city and …
The Eighth Avenue, New Dishes New Bartender, Publika, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall Constant Entertainment: Caning Gastro pubs are always good for a relaxing, fun time, and the chilled vibe set of The Eighth Avenue certainly doesn’t disappoint. I wasn’t quite sure what to expec…