Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Shaun Humphries and Monica Tindall With so many delicious Italian food options in Kuala Lumpur, it can be tough to stand out. However, it’s a challenge that motivates and excites Portofino’s owners Keli and Luca everyday. “Our goal is to make great, homemade and …
Kristin Cosgrove and Monica Tindall You’ve heard of blind dating, computer dating and speed dating, but what about wine dating? Wine Dating, a new wine tasting event at Villa Danieli, is all about getting together with friends to try new wines. It’s the perfect (…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall A brave new venture on the restaurant scene in Port Dickson, a welcome diversion for both residents and weekend visitors, sits nestled in a fragrant garden overlooking the Straits of Malacca. The Verte is fresh and inviting, a …
Monica Tindall My first meal at Nobu Kuala Lumpur disoriented me somewhat. Being one of the most talked about restaurants in the world, located in a prime position in KL and with rumours of extravagant pricing, I felt excitement but als…
The Rural Countryside Surrounding Fuentes de Andalucia, Sevilla Authentic Spanish Food in the Town of Fuentes de Andalucia The rural town of Fuentes de Andalucia, less than an hour’s drive from the capital of Seville, is a pretty but less visited town in th…
Dunes Cafe at the Shangri-La Hotel Dubai has a great breakfast buffet. Recently given an overall, the range and quality of items in the morning line up is rather extensive. More to come on the hotel in upcoming posts, but for now, here’s a photo memory of some o…
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall At the bottom of Viva Residence in the busy Sentul neighbourhood stands a laid-back, bright and welcoming French inspired eatery, ideal for casual grazing on Gallic fare with far lower price tags than those …
We arrive at dusk to Hemingway’s Bangkok and note the bungalow literally glowing. Not just from warm lighting illuminating its frame, but too as a result of the rare golden teak wood from which it was constructed in the 1920’s. This beautiful, near century old b…
Sungeeta Singh and Monica Tindall If you enjoy flavoursome, mouth-filling cuisine inspired by grandma’s best Pakistani recipes, and some comforting Western meals, you are in for a treat at Trilogy! An inviting, family run restaurant, bar and hostel combine to …
Louise Miller and Monica Tindall Once in a while, we stumble across a place that ticks so many boxes on our culinary wish list that it feels like a genie has materialised to do our bidding. Organica Lifestyle is one such place. An urban sanctuary of clean and delicio…
“Respect for the land, the people and the produce” From paddock to plate, Chef Ash Martin, head of Homage restaurant at Spicers Hidden Vale, knows his produce. Highly valuing the source of every ingredient, if his kitchen team doesn’t grow it, you can just about …
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall We knew that Ohla was a great place to eat signature tapas, but apparently it is also a great place to sip signature drinks too. What better way to finish the working day than with a plate of tasty Mediterrane…