Tag: Western

The Pavilions, Phuket

360° Bar, Cocktails & Tapas, The Pavilions Phuket

360° Bar is not only frequented by in-house guests of the luxury adults-only villa property, The Pavilions, but is also popular amongst residents in the area. Elevated above the crowd on a hill in Laguna it has a distinct advantage over other bars in the vicinity of…

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Bedrock Restaurant Café, Subang Jaya

Patricia Podorsek and Monica Tindall The foundation of a good restaurant is always the quality of its food. And as its name suggests, Bedrock Restaurant Café in Subang Jaya provides the groundwork for a solid meal. Tucked into an unassuming upper corner of Subang …

The Magnificent Fish and Chips Bar, Kuala Lumpur

Linnea Welker and Monica Tindall There are plenty of options for a meal on Changkat and, living nearby, I often feel overwhelmed by the possibilities. I’m thinking about aesthetics, type (and volume) of music, available seating inside (or outside), service, an…

The Majestic Kuala Lumpur

The Majestic Kuala Lumpur, Festive Menus

Christmas is coming and you’d be hard pressed to find a more elegant or traditional setting to celebrate than the The Majestic Kuala Lumpur. This meticulously restored heritage building transports guests back to a golden age when chivalry was the norm not the exc…

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The Eighth Avenue, Solaris Dutamas, Publika

Louise Miller and Monica Tindall As we approached this new eatery, housed between rivals on the outside street that circles the inner heart of Publika, we immediately got a snapshot impression of what this place is all about: our host and restaurant founder, Raj, …

Cafes in Kuala Lumpur

Acme Bar and Coffee (ABC), Fall Menu, Kuala Lumpur

  Shaun Humphries and Monica Tindall The moment I stepped into Acme Bar and Coffee on a hazy Saturday afternoon, I instantly felt myself relax. While I wouldn’t say it felt like home (it’s way too nice to be my house), the wall-to-wall windows, casual décor and …

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Leeuwin Estate Wine Dinner, Senja Italian Restaurant

 Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall As I walk into Senja I immediately relax. The ambient lighting and soft grey tones, the spaciousness and the romantic positioning on the lake amidst tropical foliage, conspire to allow the whole body and mind to heave a great si…

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Stoked, Charcoal Restaurant and Wine Bar, Happy Hours

Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Loving wine by the glass as we do, it’s always a challenge to find places that serve good quality and different varieties. So what a pleasure to be invited back to Stoked to taste some wines from their new enomatic machines…

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La Cafe Memoire, Delicious Dinner Menu, TTDI

Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall If you like a chilled out place with a very distinct colourful vibe and absolutely scrummy rustic style food at reasonable prices, then Le Café Memoire should be right up your street. Sitting on the covered balcony a Sunday aft…

Interview with EJU, Restaurant Manager, QUIVO Pavilion

What do you do and how did you get into the industry? Me being in this industry is something I never thought of. I worked part time many years back while waiting for high school results. The fun and passion in delivering the needs of the customer in this industry […]

La Casa, Verve Suites, Mont Kiara

Aisling Cullen and Monica Tindall A new cluster of restaurants have opened up in Mont Kiara at the base of the Verve Suites.  Among those restaurants is La Casa, a cosy and homely space that lives up to its name. Arriving at La Casa, it was no problem to get […]

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Sunday Brunch, Marble 8, Kuala Lumpur

Monica R. Clear and Monica Tindall Some of my best dining memories are relaxed, lingering brunches with friends on a slow Sunday morning, perhaps after a late night of fun, where the coffee flows and the Sunday edition newspaper is passed around in between conver…