Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall What shrieks luxury and indulgence louder than a glass of fine champagne? Well, if you put it in a sophisticated venue, such as the Grand Hyatt, multiply the glass a few times over and throw in some tasty canapés, you …
I’m always excited to hear about new delivery services in Kuala Lumpur. With a growing disdain for traffic, parking and time wastage in general, I have a definite fondness for businesses that are willing to bring my desires to my doorstep. Last month I tried out a wi…
Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Wine purists have long argued the superiority of Old World wines over New World, arguing the terroir of such regions – the soil, climate, aspect, elevation, slope, surrounding vegetation and traditions of the …
De Bortoli Family Winemakers Words: Katrina de Laszlo Photos: Monica Tindall The residents of Kuala Lumpur were recently fortunate to receive a visit from one of Australia’s most celebrated winemakers: the De Bortoli Family Winemakers. Steve Webber, Chief …
Words and photos: Monica Tindall “A little bubbly darling?“ With the pop of a Champagne cork or even the mention of something a little effervescent my speech seems to switch channels, or Chanel should I say, as I relay quotes by the queen of sparkle herself Coco, “I o…
Canberra’s wine scene is going nowhere but up! With just the right soil, ideal climate and some highly committed wine makers (they even hold claim to Australia’s wine maker of the year), the region is producing a whole range of quality drops bound to make any seriou…
Truffle brie, truffle honey, truffle popcorn and even truffle ice cream – it’s truffle season in Canberra and we’re getting the full benefits of its bounty at Lerida Estate. Overlooking Lake George, the estate claims breathtaking views and a prime positi…
Recently back from wine school in France I’m excited to get back into the scene in Australia to see how my new knowledge adds to my Aussie experience. And, we (dad’s my travel companion on this trip) are in very good hands, those of Australian Wine Maker of the Year […]
Sister restaurants, Stoked and Flint, are two of our favourites in the city for their simple cooking techniques with high quality ingredients, but equally so for their expertly chosen wine selection at incredibly good prices. Featuring two cracking US winerie…
This is a time of year when many new expats arrive to Kuala Lumpur and are settling in trying to make the city their new home. Once the excitement of discovering the sights and tastes of what this wonderful country has to offer wears off, some might begin to feel […]
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall It’s hard to express in words how excited I was to be included in The Yum List’s recent visit to the Barton & Guestier Food and Wine Academy in Blanquefort, France this summer. The more I eat, drink and travel, the …
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall One of the most interesting things about visiting chateaux in the Bordeaux region is that each one is distinctly different. But even if you were feeling a little jaded after four or five visits, Chateau Franc Mayne i…