Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Manja KL Review Words: Anna Chew Photos: Rich Callahan Old Malaya is a time in the history of Malaysia that reflects the multicultural influences brought in by the Chinese, Indian, British, Dutch and other such nations. Located in the food and beverage strip o…
Monica Tindall Jibby East came as a surprise to me on my café hop around Melawati. Holding a corner lot in the Sime Darby property sales gallery, it’s elevated on a hill, walled with glass and surrounded by leafy green foliage. The entrance is marked by a giant vibran…
Monica Tindall Brought to us by the same team behind the Red Beanbag and Yellow Brick Road, Wizards at Tribeca presents a slightly snazzier experience with an elevated dinner menu, craft cocktails and some beautifully plated desserts in a contemporary restaura…
Words: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall There’s no lack of international cuisine in Kuala Lumpur. There are scores of Asian restaurants from every country in the region, brunch spots popping up like wildflowers, and an Italian or three in every commerc…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Overlooking the deep blue swimming pool and shady columns of Residence by Uga Escapes, Rare offers a choice of seating areas, al fresco in the flower lined courtyard or inside in the cool and elegant interior. Eleg…
An Unsolicited Guide to Opening a Cafe in Kuala Lumpur Patricia Podorsek, inspired by conversation with Jason & Shaun at the Yellow Brick Road Photos: Monica Tindall PART ONE: Establish terms of success. 1. Dream big. Select a name that represents an epic j…
Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall It’s been a few days since my last hangover but I’m still ruefully remembering its kick. More practiced at swilling Australian wines, the cocktail culture here in Malaysia is too strong to resist, and boy do the…
Words: Monica Larrieu Photos: Monica Tindall Nestled atop the Pinchos Tapas Bar in Changkat Bukit Bintang’s rowdy main drag, Palillos is a novel fusion of East-meets-West, or more specifically, Spain meets Japan. The name itself, Palillos, literally mea…
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: Hannah Staley Photos: Monica Tindall As a child my favorite chocolate bar was Bounty as I loved coconut and it was one of the few chocolate bars to come wrapped in two individual halves providing a sense that you were getting just that little bit more. Jus…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall There’s nothing quite like trying somewhere that has all the comfort of the familiar but offers you something new and fresh at the same time. And this is why I love Como at TREC KL. Created by the trio behind Pisco on Jala…
Revisiting Decadent Oriental Exoticism at Kom-Ba-Wa Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall Marked only by its large glass windows concealed behind trees that filter the amount of sunlight illuminating its ostentatious interior, Kom-Ba-Wa is easily mis…