Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? Presently, I am the Executive Chef at CasCades restaurant in the luxury villa resort Viceroy Bali. At the age of 14 I experienced the first time to work in a kitchen as a steward. It was love at first […]
General Manager Thomas Brack and Team at The 9th Floor Interview with Thomas Brack, General Manager, The 9th Floor, Phuket What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I spent a long time, 1978 – 1995, in the textile business which involved a lot …
Cascades restaurant sets standards high in Ubud for elegant dining combined with stunning views and gentle humble service. Lovingly lodged in the boutique villa resort of Viceroy Bali, the thatched roof pavilion benefits from a lush lookdown over the verda…
Les Diables, Boat Lagoon Les Diables, Phuket, Lunch at Boat Lagoon Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Our third visit here and some people are going to think we’re on commission. But honestly it’s just hard for two people’s stomachs to …
Les Diables Les Diables, Breakfast at Boat Lagoon, Phuket Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) We had such a great time at Sunday lunch but a peek at the other menus showed that we’d only scratched the surface of what this new buzzy watersi…
This is part two in a series dedicated to helping our newbie expat friends settle into their new homes. Part one highlighted some experiences as an introduction to some must do touristy things, which could also be used as your 10 Places to Take Overseas Guests to Eat …
Chocolate Pudding – Les Diables, Phuket Les Diables, Phuket, Sunday Lunch Words by Kirsten Durward Pictures by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Regular readers may recognize Chef Peter from his bimonthly column on The Yum List ‘Sundays with Ch…
Believe it or not we found it difficult to find a breakfast which was just as awesome as the incredible luxury places we stayed in Phuket. The Pavilions however, not only matched its classiness in accommodation with its food, but provided a gastronomic adventure a…
Mediteca, Frasers Place Mediteca, Scrumptious New Dishes Words by Theresa Flashpoler Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) (Mediteca has changed management since this article. We have not yet been back to check out the latest.) This was my first experience go…
Chef Albert Frantzen Chef Albert Frantzen has recently revamped the menu at F by Buffalo Kitchens adding in pork dishes and giving it a distinctly European theme. Here he spends a few minutes with The Yum List sharing some of his experiences behind the scenes and in…
Frederic Boulay, Executive Chef of The Chedi Sakala Bali In a recent trip to Bali, The Yum List had the exquisite pleasure of dining at Sakala Bali. After a wonderful meal, Executive Chef Frederic Boulay filled us in on some of his thoughts on food and the restaurant …
Feringgi Grill White Asparagus Promotion at Feringgi Grill Fine dining is rare on the island of Penang. Best known for its spectacular street food and bargain prices, higher-end eateries are few and far between. But when you’re looking for something special, th…