Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
With the year-end knocking out our doors, it’s nice to find a place that says, “Come in. Relax. Let us take care of everything for you.” And that’s just what DV Ristorante and Pizzeria promise to do this Christmas Eve and Day. Not only do they pledge to remove the ha…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall The understated elegance of La Scala sparkles at the moment with a silvery Christmas twinkle. You already know how much we love this place for an elegant dinner, a romantic liaison or a special event, but now t…
Jargon, Bar and Diner – Menara Standard Chartered Jargon Words by Kristin Cosgrove Photos by the Yum List, aka Monica Tindall The Bukit Bintang office crowd and shoppers looking for coffee or a quick bite will certainly appreciate the newest lunch spot on t…
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? My venture into being a mixologist was brought about from my life of being in and around the industry. My mom worked in restaurants and bars in London, and as a kid, that was the arena that I […]
Little India might seem like an unlikely neighbourhood to find some of the most talked about French cuisine in the city, but indeed it is the home to some of the most frank European fare we’ve had on the island of Singapore. Nestled on the ground floor of the Wand…
Situated directly on Seminyak Beach, Wild Orchid restaurant first captured our attention with their gourmet breakfasts. After nearly three weeks of travel in Bali, we’d done our fare share of sampling and found the morning fare at Anantara Resort and Spa undoub…
Words: Kirsten Durward . Photos: Monica Tindall Ask any Phuket expatriate resident about Ka Jok Se and you get a surprisingly similar reaction. The eyes twinkle, the edges of the mouth lift instinctively and a naughty look of glee overtakes the face. From first …
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall *** La Scala is no longer open. La Scala is aptly named, for a delightful sensation of understated theatricality pervades from the moment you step out of the glistening black elevator. Make your grand entrance betwe…
Way Modern Chinois Way Modern Chinois, Damansara Heights Pleasant intrigue shapes our visit to Way Modern Chinois from start to finish. Way, the Chinese character, means something special and, Chinois is just a fancy way of saying Chinese in French. We find the c…
Lofty ceilings, grand golden chandeliers and majestic furnishings imbue a feeling of greatness in Lai Po Heen. Private rooms are splendid but our preferred tables are those by the window overlooking the manicured gardens and fountains of KLCC Park. In the eve…
Elegantly positioned between a cascading pond, lush greenery and a lagoon shaped pool, The Waterfall is a peaceful haven in the bustling centre of Singapore. Located in the elegant Shangri-La hotel, supreme service is guaranteed and a tranquil happy atmosp…
Signature – Restaurant, Lounge and Bar The Roof, Signature – Restaurant – Lounge – Bar Our ears pop as the elevator climbs swiftly to the top floor of the office block, 1 First Avenue, in Bandar Utama. We’re headed to The Roof – a food, beverage an…