Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Blu Apron KL Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Females leading the food and beverage industry in Malaysia are few and far between, and the ones who have stuck it through are to be admired. Such is the case with the two women helming the scenes at Blu Apron. B…
Mingle Café Cakery Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan I think one of the most exciting parts of Kuala Lumpur is the area surrounding Jalan Petaling. A bunch of enthusiastic Malaysian entrepreneurs are bringing new life to one of the oldest parts of the ci…
Der Backmeister at Bunglow 37 Words: Rebecca Cannon Photos: Rich Callahan I had heard the whisperings on the wind; Der Backmeister bakery was opening another branch. The owner of Der Backmeister was not satisfied with opening a mere carbon copy of his original se…
Aussie Meals & Family Sharing Sets Monica Tindall The Red Beanbag just launched some new Aussie meals offering a taste of Down Under in value-for-money sets. The promotion highlights are the meat pie and chicken parma, but the café’s ala carte menu is worth r…
Brunch in Ampang – Fox Paradox Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Opening February 2021 in The Grange KL, Fox Paradox launched with a compact but exciting line-up. With restrictions soon following, they closed for dine-in and used the time to dev…
Cold Brew Coffee KL I’ve long been a fan of cold brew coffee and thanks to Auresso and their Hario Cold Brew Pot I’ve been making my own at home for years. I love the convenience of making a pot the night before and waking up to a fresh batch […]
Coffeeboy Club Monica Tindall One of the things I miss most about regular life in KL is café hopping. Besides my love for coffee and brunch, KL café owners offer a lot in terms of design and new places to explore. Sadly, the city’s vibrant café culture has been put […]
Happy Stan Delivery Menu Monica Tindall Some might imagine “coffee and cocktails” when they think of Happy Stan in Republik, Bukit Damansara. This would be with good reason as it’s a collaboration between the team behind the popular cafe VCR and expert bartender …
Three Years Old Café Words: Rebecca CannonPhotos: Rich Callahan With interstate and international travel still banned for most of us, people have been trying to find places that make them feel like they’ve travelled beyond their day-to-day existence. T…
Planter Chin Words: Alma Aliaj Photos: Rich Callahan In an alley ripe with bustling, lush cafes and coffee shops, Planter Chin is a relatively new and unique addition. Tucked behind an unassuming door next to Lisette’s Cafe and Bakery, Planter Chin is, quite lite…
The Butter Pantry Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Rich Callahan The Butter Pantry in Ampang was born over the MCO. Opening its doors at the end of February 2021, the sister team behind it, Emmy and Evelyn, were previously running an online bakery, The Last Bite. Choo…
Sipping Corner Café Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Plants filter the air, produce oxygen, cool a space and offer aesthetic beauty. I can’t imagine a much more relaxing yet invigorating setting than one filled with nature’s verdant foliage. Well, m…