Drink

103 Coffee Workshop

103 Coffee Workshop, Sri Petaling

The Never-Ending Stream at 103 Coffee Workshop Han San Hau and Monica Tindall It’s no secret that many café-hopping Instagrammers have a preference for an “empty” setting when they visit the latest industrial chic eating establishment to pop up in a trendy local…

Playground Coffeery Melawati

Playground Coffeery, Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur

Kristin Cosgrove and Monica Tindall On a gloomy and rainy recent afternoon, Monica and I found ourselves in what has to be the sunniest corner of Melawati, Playground Coffeery. Like a bright orb in a starless sky, Playground Coffeery is bringing the Aussie coffee …

The Ritz Carlton, Millenia Singapore

Recipe for a Long Journey Cocktail

Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore One of The Collection Cocktails crafted by our resident mixologist at Colony, the “Long Journey” is the perfect accompaniment for a voyage from Britain to the East Indies. This rift on the Whiskey Sour perfectl…

Domaine Laurent - Merlot infused with Tongkat Ali

Domaine Laurent Merlot – Tongkat Ali Infusion

Malaysia’s Most Expensive Wine Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Tonight I am having my initiation into the wonderful and mysterious world of Asian aphrodisiacs. Jia De Bao Group Malaysia has decided to venture forth with something a little different for th…

Wine Dating at Villa Danieli

‘Wine Dating’ Villa Danieli, Sheraton Imperial KL

Words by Kirsten Durward, Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) We’re always on the look out for fun events offering mingling opportunities alongside great food and beverage pairings. And the monthly ‘Wine Dating’ at Villa Danieli certainly ticks all the box…

Tippling Club, A Must-Visit in Singapore

Equally well known for both its progressive modern food and inventive cocktails, Tippling Club was high on our list of ‘to visits’ in our recent Singapore weekend getaway. Both gastronomy and beverage make it into the world’s ‘best of’ lists, gaining places in As…

Five Rooftop Bars in Kuala Lumpur

Woo hoo the haze has lifted in Kuala Lumpur. Blue skies are visible and all is near good again. Here’s our round up of places in which to enjoy this long missed fresh air and clear heavens in: The Best Rooftop Bars in Kuala Lumpur. (click on the title links […]

Wine Talk at La Bodega, Bangsar Shopping Centre

Monica Clear and Joe Tremarco Vino meets Grill. What’s not to like about this pairing? Mediterranean tapas buffet from the acclaimed La Bodega BSC restaurant, coupled with a fine and diverse selection of wines from Wine Talk – an online wine delivery service staf…

Village Bar, Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur

Louise Miller and Monica Tindall The stylish aesthetics of Starhill Gallery are certainly reflected in its watering hole. A myriad of glimmering multi-coloured glass lanterns are suspended from the ceiling, overhanging the glossy bar top and bar stools uphol…

Best Happy Hours in Kuala Lumpur

Tired of the typical Happy Hour deals in the city that focus mostly on beer, The Yum List has been rootling about KL’s bars and restaurants for something a little more special. Here we share with you our list of the:   Best Happy Hours in Kuala Lumpur (NOT b…

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Charles Muaya’s Recipe for Eastern Wassail Punch

Recipe for Eastern Wassail Punch A refreshing punch is a good way to start a party. Wassail is a deeply rooted tradition in the Midwest and a popular regional staple throughout the cold-weather season. Wassailing apple trees is a tradition in England involving c…