Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Monica Tindall There is nothing ordinary about W Kuala Lumpur. Every interaction within the property, both human and in design, inspires out-of-the-box thinking. While the atmosphere is casual, there is a buzzy vibe causing guests to take a look at the world thr…
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Promising to deliver a “contemporary interpretation of Cantonese cuisine,” we check out Yen Chinese Restaurant in W Kuala Lumpur for their dim sum lunch. While the menu is a modern composition, Chef Tan Kim Weng bases …
Words: Maggie Casey Photos: Rich Callahan The idle days of my childhood were spent in search of fairies. As afternoons would slowly slip into evenings I would watch admittedly for my fairy friends to make their nightly pilgrimage to my backyard where I was convinc…
Monica Tindall We’ve dined a number of times at Flock, W Kuala Lumpur. Serving modern Australian cuisine with a focus on sourcing ingredients sustainably from local artisans, it’s a win-win for this green Aussie gal. Previously we’ve enjoyed a late lunch and abs…
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Richard Callahan Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays which can bring out the best and worst in both romanticism and opportunity. Thinking about the theme of love as a possible start to this article, my favorite love song come…
Sushi Hibiki Monica Tindall You not only have to have quite a bit of confidence in your technique as a chef but you must also have an engaging personality to pull off an intimate chef’s table with a small group of discerning guests. Limited to nine seats with diners se…
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan One of KL’s most-loved Italian restaurants, Luce Osteria, has launched 2019 with a new menu. Besides the most popular items that regulars just will not allow to be removed, chef Christian Grandi has introduced around …
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Chinese New Year really is just around the corner and tonight we check out the celebratory menu at the newly rebranded Fook Kuala Lumpur. Formerly, Neo Tamarind, the restaurant has maintained its stylish setting but h…
As we count down the final few days of 2018 I count up my blessings looking back over the year to note some of the highlights. 2018 has seen a flurry of new restaurant openings, especially towards the second half of the year. From fine dining to casual, local to […]
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan It seems sky bars are the trend in Kuala Lumpur and yet another one has recently opened to delight aficionados with superb views and a splash of glamour. Singapore brand, Ce La Vi, has made a home on the 37th floor of Ilham T…
Monica Tindall Nobu Kuala Lumpur is set to make your end of year celebrations delicious with their Christmas and New Year’s menus. Tonight we’re sky-high (literally, Nobu is on the 56th floor of KLCC tower 3) as the night lights begin to twinkle and we raise our glas…
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Cicchetti di Zenzero presents Michelin star chef Daniele Repetti in a wine-paired dinner celebrating the culinary traditions of Italy. The Award-winning Michelin star chef Daniele joins forces with renowned cele…