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The Crane KL Words: Alison ChristPhotos: Monica Tindall It’s a beautiful sunny afternoon, and Monica and I are meeting for lunch and drinks in the newest addition of the Chinatown food and beverage scene. The Crane KL on Jalan Sultan is located in a historic…
BAC Bukit Damansara Words: TJayPhotos: Rich Callahan BAC in Bukit Damansara focuses on highballs, spirits and tonics. Ten highballs or a beer. That’s it. That is confidence. BAC as an acronym stands for everything and nothing: Before Any Covid, Blood Alc…
Magazine 63 Penang Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall One of Georgetown’s most established and loved cocktail bars, Magazine 63 is still one of the best places for laid back cocktail coolness in the foodie haven of Penang. For lovers of martial arts ci…
Un-Wine at Lounge on the Park Monica Tindall Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur has introduced a wonderful way to connect with friends with their Un-Wine at Lounge on the Park. A comprehensive selection of free-flow quality wine as the day closes provides an excell…
Flips Kota Kinabalu Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall In the heart of Kota Kinabalu, one of Malaysia’s best cocktail venues has taken root. Flips will have you flipping the light fantastic to get a booking at this hot cocktail destination. Fli…
Sustainable Hospitality Industry Malaysia Monica Tindall In line with The Yum List philosophy of “growing the good by focusing on the good,” here we highlight bars, restaurants, hotels and producers who are working towards building a sustainable hospitality …
Bar & Beverage Highlights Malaysia 2021 Monica Tindall Despite consistent challenges for the bar and beverage industry in 2021 in Malaysia we still managed to celebrate seven new bar openings, incredible innovation with cocktail delivery, and some fanta…
Reka:Bar, Bukit Damansara Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Hidden in a quiet stairwell in leafy Bukit Damansara, is a cathedral of science, a place for the worship of futuristic experimentation, observation and innovation. Reka:Bar is Science F…
The REX Bar KL Words: Alison Christ Photos: Rich Callahan REXKL is a community-based cultural and creative hub in downtown Kuala Lumpur. There’s something for everyone here including many food options, natural wine, cocktails, beer, coffee, live music, DJs, s…
V’s Lounge Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Rich Callahan V’s Lounge is the stylish new bar above Zenzero at Menara Amplewest. It’s the latest star of Petra Lifestyle, the food, beverage, hospitality and entertainment division of the Petra Group. Designed as a spa…
Penfolds 2021 Australia Collection Celebrates the 70th Anniversary of Grange Monica Tindall For 177 years Penfolds has been a crucial player in the advancement of Australian winemaking. This year the label celebrates the 70th anniversary of what is arguably A…
Backdoor Bodega Monica Tindall I can’t resist the thrill of the find and Penang’s hidden bar, Backdoor Bodega, provides fun in the chase as well as delicious rewards at the end. The team behind Backdoor Bodega claims to be an overpriced “pin shop.” In …