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Sip Society – Take Life One Sip at a Time Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Nestled in the heart of Aman Suria Tropicana in PJ, Sip Society presents a hidden bar focusing on value-for-money craft cocktails, whisky and wine. The interior has a conte…
The First Chapter Speakeasy- TTDI Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Rich Callahan The First Chapter Speakeasy – “There’s no bookstore quite like it.” University pals Shawn Luke and Ben Nair dreamed of opening a secretive speakeasy while studying in 2014. Careers …
Cheong Somm – Biodynamic Wine Bar Words: Meg Alice & Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan * Now closed. There’s nothing more enticing than a neon red sign in a sparsely lit tucked away corner of a place like REXKL, especially when that sign says “Cheong S…
MO Bar – Cellar Series Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall With fine wine free flows and decadent nibbles in hedonistic surrounds, the MO Bar at the Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur may just be KL’s best kept secret happy hour location. And the pri…
The Coffee Academics, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Words: Sathya Selvarajah Photos: Monica Tindall The Coffee Academics voted HK’s best specialty coffee shop, just opened its first outlet in Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur. Led by a founder who cares, Jennifer Liu and her tea…
Swisspro Monica Tindall While large industries might like you to believe otherwise, care for our earth is no longer in the hands of individuals. Governments, corporations, and institutions must lift their game to make a positive impact and turn around the mess w…
Words: Matt Brown Photos: Monica Tindall If you’re partial to a selfie around something eye-catching in KL, chances are good that you’ve already been incredibly close to Baijiu, a bar that opened in September 2021. You’ve probably even posed by its front door, as …
International Women’s Day Cocktail Week Words: Matt Brown Photos: ThirstMag There are numerous opportunities this month to celebrate the achievements and effect of women around the world in our everyday lives, culminating in the International Women’…
The Datai Signature Cocktails Words: Alison Christ Photos: Monica Tindall After another glorious day volleying from the Beach Club pool to the crystal clear Andaman Sea and back again, Monica and I are delighted to stroll through the beautiful butterfly garden …
International Women’s Day in Kuala Lumpur Monica Tindall “International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for a…
Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Rich Callahan Hovering above the bustling, eclectic streets of the Jalan Petaling district, Jann at Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown, is one of KL’s best rooftop bars. At Jann, prepare to be served with views alongs…
Terra Bar KL Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Rich Callahan *The Terra Bar menu is no longer running here. See the latest updates on the cafe and menu here. Great energy comes from spending time in a reinvigorated space, whether the ambience is a chilled out vibe or somethi…