Ca’ del Bosco Wines Asia

Ca’ del Bosco, CIAK – In The Kitchen, Hong Kong

Ca’ del Bosco Wines – CIAK – In The Kitchen, Hong Kong Monica Tindall One of the beautiful things about the food and beverage industry is the opportunity to make friends worldwide. Food and wine connect people, and as Julia Child says, “People w…

Mono restaurant by Ricardo Chaneton, Hong Kong

Mono Restaurant, Central, Hong Kong

Mono Restaurant – Central, Hong Kong Monica Tindall (unwatermarked photos supplied, interior shots by Mitch Geng It brings me much joy to dine again with Chef Ricardo Chaneton in Hong Kong. Pre-pandemic, I knew the young Venezuelan chef leading the crew a…

Hidden Bar in Laundromat KLCC

Hangers KL – Hidden Bar in a “Laundromat” KLCC

Hangers KL Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Rich Callahan Quite often, it’s possible to find yourself at a bar where the drinks are incredibly good, yet if you decide you want to stay and eat as well, the dining menu doesn’t match the same quality. Opening in J…

The Hari Hong Kong

The Hari Hong Kong, Wan Chai 

The Hari Hong Kong – Wan Chai Monica Tindall (unwatermarked photos supplied by hotel) Hong Kong’s heartbeat is felt in the vibrant Wan Chai district. Packed with a dynamic mix of specialty stores, street markets, exotic nightlife, hot restaurants and bar…

Dickson Wong

Dickson Wong, Co-Founder Gyuden Yakiniku

Dickson Wong Dickson Wong, Co-Founder of Gyuden Yakiniku, shares some stories about life in the food and beverage industry. What do you do? Currently, I am managing the operations at Gyuden Yakiniku and sourcing the best ingredients to serve our customers. How d…

Wellness Retreat Desaru Coast

Thai Warrior Massage Malaysia

Thai Warrior Massage – Malaysia – Wellness Retreat Monica Tindall In a promise to bring world-class expertise in alternative healing therapies to Malaysia, the Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas team collaborate with international practitioners. Th…

Zoku Restaurant Wan Chai

Zoku Restaurant, The Hari Hong Kong

Zoku Restaurant, Wan Chai Monica Tindall Walking the streets of Wan Chai, Hong Kong, you’d never guess the hidden gems to be found down small alleyways and a few floors above. At first look, the area appears to be a hub for home renovation shops, karaoke bars, …

Brunch in PJ, Seventeen Mall

Brunch in PJ – Superfine KL, Seventeen Mall

Brunch in PJ – Superfine KL Words: Amanda Chin & Monica Tindall Photos: Richard Callahan Much to Monica’s disappointment, the owners of Superfine KL, Larry and Kennix, have yet to return to Ampang since closing Lolla Co in Amp Walk…

Best Hotels HK International Airport

The Silveri Hong Kong-MGallery

The Silveri Hong Kong-MGallery Monica Tindall (unwatermarked photos supplied by hotel)  A decade ago, I may have said that airport hotels are convenient but rarely places you’d consider spending more than a layover. However, we’ve recentl…

THE ENCLAVE Gourmet Experience, The Silveri MGallery

THE ENCLAVE – The Silveri Hong Kong

THE ENCLAVE & THE PAVILION – The Silveri Hong Kong MGallery Monica Tindall Just because you’re staying near the airport in Hong Kong doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the city’s hot dining scene. Only five minutes from the interna…

Best Nightlife Bukit Damansara

Unseen Beauty – Spotlight Menu 4.0 at Reka:Bar

Unseen Beauty – Spotlight Menu 4.0 at Reka:Bar Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Monica Tindall A brilliant combination of scientific discovery and cool modern aesthetic make Reka:Bar a go-to destination for a great night out in Bukit Damansara. Located in a row …

Darwin Ng Head Bartender Jann KL

Darwin Ng – Head Bartender at Jann KL

Darwin Ng In this interview, Darwin Ng, head bartender at Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur’s cocktail bar Jann KL, shares a bit about life behind the scenes of the food and beverage industry. What do you do? I make drinks, I serve food, I clean, and sometim…