Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
*** Sadly, La Mexicana is now closed. Words: Jordan Johnson Photos: Monica Tindall Authenticity is a difficult quality to achieve. People will often go to great lengths to find and enjoy the ever-elusive “authentic” culinary experience, and – more often than …
You know by now our love for Latin American cuisine, and so you also might assume that when there’s a guest chef or special promotion highlighting dishes from that part of the world, we’ll be the first ones there. As is such this week with the Flavours of Mexico festiv…
I’ve never been one to go gaga over celebrities. Famous actors, renowned musicians and acclaimed public figures: while I may appreciate what they do and respect their talent, I wouldn’t really call myself a fanatic of any. Put me in front of a celebrity chef howeve…
Words: Bob Busk Photos: Monica Tindall Valentines Day…. A day of romance, chocolates, roses and romantic dinners at candle-lit tables with soft music, and fine wine. Very traditional. But what if you want to step away from traditional? What if you want to add a lit…
Hannah Staley and Monica Tindall There is nothing that brightens up my day more than the thought of Mexican food, and when the Mexican food on offer is absolute quality it is as though a Mariachi band is playing music that can lighten up my soul taking me on a […]
Louise Miller and Monica Tindall When Monica invited me to attend the Venezuelan Week celebrations, I was full of curious anticipation. Despite having shared many meals with The Yum List’s very own Venezuelan, Caning, I knew next to nothing about Venezuelan cul…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall I just love how in KL there is a constant whirl of food and cultural events. The Ritz Carlton group has been particularly active in this and I’ve enjoyed Peruvian gastronomy and Middle Eastern delights amongst others thanks to t…
Han Sen Hau and Monica Tindall *** Sadly, La Mexicana is now closed. The first thing you’ll notice as you set foot in La Mexicana’s new outlet along Jalan Telawi in Bangsar is the explosion of colour: only Mexicans would have the ingenuity to line acid pink barstool…
Patricia Podorsek and Monica Tindall There are guests and then there are guests. As a beautiful hotel located in the heart of Bukit Bintang, the Westin has no shortage of them, but until August 22, patrons of the Cuban restaurant Qba can enjoy the gifts of one very s…
Words: Bob Busk Photos: Monica Tindall The country of Peru offers a rich buffet of exquisite scenery and diverse landscapes. It is home to one of the world’s greatest biodiversity due to its cl…
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall As we were ushered to our seats in The Pullman Hotel’s La Cucina Mediterranean Restaurant, the inspiration behind the restaurant’s name became startlingly obvious. A mere few meters from our table sto…
Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall None of my reviews so far have ever begun with an imperative but that’s about to change: go to Panchos. If you’re planning to skip lunch because of a busy schedule, don’t. Go to Panchos. If you’re tired of having p…