Haba Restaurant & Bar Words: Rebecca Cannon Photos: Rich Callahan ‘A place for drinkers by drinkers,’ I was told as I walked into Haba Restaurant & Bar and met the team behind it. Paul Dass and Deepak Gill must know what they are doing because H…
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Penrose KL, Cocktail Bar Chinatown Kuala Lumpur
Penrose KL Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Rich Callahan It’s pretty impressive how full of distinctive bars Chinatown has become in such a short time. A lot of this creative resurgence can be attributed to the founders of Merchants Lane and Wildflowers, Ken Ho and Matt…
Siddùra Wines, Gallura, Sardinia
Siddùra – In Pursuit of Excellence Monica Tindall Wine has been part of the Sardinian culture for as long as people have inhabited the land. Siddùra, located on the outskirts of the medieval village of Luogosanto, serves to renew this time-honoured tradit…
Sella & Mosca, Winery, Alghero, Sardinia
Sella & Mosca – Alghero Monica Tindall “Like the eyes, the palate will also love this land.” Sella & Mosca’s story begins over 120 years ago when an engineer, Mr Sella, and a lawyer, Mr Mosca, first laid eyes on the uncultivated land around Alghero. T…
Silvio Carta – Sardinian Wines, Liqueurs & Spirits
Silvio Carta, Sardinia Monica Tindall The heart of Oristano, Sardinia, is home to a living legend. Silvio Carta, 93 years old, and founder of the company of the same name, resides here. To this day, Mr Carta continues to tend to the grounds and hone his original visi…
Cantina Mesa – Fine Sardinian Wines
Cantina Mesa – Fine Sardinian Wines Monica Tindall Mesa, meaning table in Sardinian, symbolizes the heart of Cantina Mesa winery – “nourishment, a meal among friends, maternal love, simplicity and fragrant” aromas. Founded with deep affection for the island, …
Panggung KL, Restaurant & Bar, Chinatown
Panggung KL Words: Sathya Selvarajah Photos: Monica Tindall * Now closed. In an era where the trend is for dark, mysterious and hidden, Panggung KL is a breath of fresh air. Set on a prominent corner in Chinatown near the popular muraled laneway, Panggung KL is hard …
Puteh Beach Bar Kuantan
Puteh Beach Bar Kuantan Monica Tindall Puteh Beach Bar in Kuantan was born from the desire of three friends who dreamed of a relaxed party place similar to spots they’d spent many fond times in Bali. Originally, founders Alex, Olanda and Victoria put the establish…
Moromi KL- Private Sakaya Bar, Bukit Damansara
Moromi KL Words: Sathya SelvarajahPhotos: Monica Tindall In a world of overly sweet and syrupy drinks, Moromi stays true to the art of proper infusion with their handcrafted infused sakes. Far from a standalone sake joint, this new bar in Damansara Heights is loa…
Gekko Dining, Damansara Heights
Gekko Dining Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Monica Tindall The beautiful and intimate space that is Gekko Dining will allow you to really relax, slowing everything down so that you can savour the impeccable tastes and surroundings. As soon as you enter this upstairs l…
Kapitan Haus, Cocktail Bar, Chinatown KL
Kapitan Haus Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Rich Callahan Three cheers for the reinvigoration of Chinatown, where after a few quiet years during covid, businesses are emerging and staking their claim to a piece of KL’s returning nightlife. There are bars that are hid…
Her House Bar Chinatown KL
Her House Bar Chinatown KL Words: Matt Brown Photos Rich Callahan Located upstairs in a space once used as an antique store and mahjong café is a solid metal door that doesn’t seem to be used for anything. Push it open and step into a psychedelic, neon-filled p…