Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Han Sen Hau and Monica Tindall So many cafés are popping up around town lately it’s hard to keep up… especially when most of them look so similar, it becomes a challenge for writers like me to try provide an adequate description that distinguishes them from each anot…
Four days and three nights at Loama Resort Maldives at Maamigili involved many meals, but the highlight of them all was a taste of local cuisine at Iru Café. The usually attentive wait staff too seemed to relish this meal as the crowning glory of our visit. Enjoying t…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Whether you sit outside in the balmy sea air or prefer a cooler indoor setting, Crow’s Nest provides a lovely relaxed dining experience for your short break or weekend away. With its hight teak wood ceiling and rattan furnitur…
Breakfast in The Dining Room at The Datai Langkawi is one of the best, if not the best we’ve tried on the island. Everything is made from scratch and the chefs lift the average hotel buffet options to gourmet heights. More on The Datai will come in posts next wee…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall I’m pleasantly surprised on entering the fresh and vibrant space that is Hugos by Modesto in Damansara. On the second floor of the Hotel Qliq, accessible from Empire Damansara, servicing both hotel guest…
With the support of the celebrated design team from Japan, Tofu Inc., Hyatt Regency Kinabalu’s latest revamp sees their all day dining outlet, Tanjung Ria Kitchen, in tip-top condition creating a stylish and comfortable location to enjoy both western and lo…
Words: Monica R. Clear Photos: Monica Tindall The first thing that hits you when you enter the Rondaevoo Café in Bandar Sri Damansara, after the verbal, “Welllllcommmmme!” from staff, is the space. Rondaevoo has a great ambience – full of natural l…
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I have been cooking since I was studying at standard three in school. I love my mother in every aspect, except for her food! So from a young age, I cooked for myself and celebrated every time I was in […]
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 […]
Tepian Laut at The Andaman, A Luxury Collection Resort Langkawi Tepian Laut at The Andaman, A Luxury Collection Resort Langkawi Tepian Laut features beachside dining at its best. Wedged between the pool and stunning Datai Bay, water views are captured from eve…
The Restaurant, The Andaman, A Luxury Collection Resort Langkawi Healthy, Sustainable and Earth-Friendly Options – Yay! The beautiful grounds of The Andaman, hold the unambiguously named, The Restaurant. Both indoor and outdoor seating allows gue…
Colonialism is clearly seen in the design of the The Planter’s with its pale walls, tall ceilings, contrasting dark wooden furniture and white linened tables. With an outlook over the swimming pool and further beyond to the sea, this outlet serves a variety of …