Sprout Plant-Based Fusion, Bangsar, Vegan Café
Sprout Plant-Based Fusion BangsarWords: Kitty Noble Photos: Rich CallahanSprout Plant-Based Fusion in Bangsar is the brainchild of Colombian-born, Miami-raised Dani, who wanted to spread the message of...
View ArticleRooted in Nature – Sustainable Cuisine, Arthur’s Bar & Grill
Rooted in Nature – Arthur’s Bar & GrillWords: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich CallahanAn old-school bar and grill is the not the first place I’d look for sustainably sourced ingredients. When it’s run...
View ArticleShang Palace, Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Shang Palace – Chinese Cantonese RestaurantWords: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich CallahanI’ve been to Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur probably close to 50 times in the past 18 years. This is my first time,...
View ArticlePenfolds 2020 Collection Malaysia – Fine Australian Wine
Penfolds 2020 Collection MalaysiaWords: Alison Christ Photos: Monica TindallThe last time I previewed the Penfolds current release was in 2009 in Washington, DC with the winemaker Peter Gago. It was a...
View ArticleIzakaya Saturday Brunch, Zipangu, Shangri-La KL
Izakaya Saturday BrunchWords: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich CallahanZipangu in Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur has a new weekend offering; an Izakaya Saturday Brunch. Available from October 3rd, 2020 onwards,...
View ArticleHo Chia Wei (Jiro), Chef De Cuisine, The Westin Langkawi
Ho Chia Wei (Jiro)Ho Chia Wei (Jiro), Chef De Cuisine at Tide, The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa shares how he got into the food and beverage industry and some interesting stories from behind the...
View ArticleShangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur – Excellent Staycay Deals!Monica TindallWe arrive at the Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur Friday afternoon following an intense workweek. Just like many others post-MCO, my...
View ArticleEdible Balcony Gardening Malaysia – 10 Mistakes I Made
Edible Balcony Gardening MalaysiaMonica TindallJudging by my Facebook feed, I wasn’t the only one to attempt edible balcony gardening in Malaysia over the various stages of the pandemic. With many...
View ArticleSala The Row, Vegan Café KL Plant-based Restaurant
Sala The Row, Vegan Café KLWords: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich CallahanPlant-based foodies will be delighted to learn that Sala has opened an outlet in Kuala Lumpur city centre! This Latin-inspired,...
View ArticleHeritage Pizza, The Row Kuala Lumpur, Italian
Heritage Pizza The RowWords: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich CallahanDespite the pandemic, several brave new eateries have opened their doors in 2020 and we’re particularly happy that Heritage Pizza is one...
View ArticleHalloween in KL 2020, Drinks Delivery & Ghost Stories
Halloween in KL 2020 – The DeceasedWords: Kitty Noble Photos: Rich CallahanWith Halloween 2020 just around the corner, what better place to get into a spooky mood than a visit to the eerily named bar,...
View ArticleBrew & Bread Kota Kemuning, Shah Alam
Brew & Bread Kota KemuningWords: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich CallahanRarely do we make it out of the city centre during the week. Even Bangsar is an effort. There must be a good reason for us to...
View ArticleDharshan Singh, Owner, Sagar Northern Indian Restaurant
Dharshan SinghDharshan Singh, the owner of Sagar, a Northern Indian restaurant in Bangsar and Sunway Lagoon, tells of his journey in the food and beverage industry.What do you do and how did you get...
View ArticleWood-fired Pizza Kuala Lumpur @ Fook – Italian Style
Wood-fired Pizza Kuala Lumpur @ FookWords: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich CallahanWhat happens to chefs working on the islands off the East Coast during monsoon season? In the case of Italian chef Paolo...
View ArticleTwenty9 Homecooked Foods KL, French Food Service
Twenty9 Homecooked FoodsMonica TindallSome see the pandemic as a curse while others have used it to leave their comfort zones and try new things. Such is the case with husband and wife team, Antoine...
View ArticleSeafood Maestro – KL’s Premium Seafood Grocery E-store
Seafood MaestroMonica TindallNo doubt the pandemic has set in motion many changes both positive and negative. One on the former side is the move towards making products that were once only available at...
View ArticleDelia Wines & Bistro, French Restaurant TTDI
Delia Wines & Bistro TTDIWords: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich CallahanA new French place to wine and dine has popped up in TTDI; Delia Wines & Bistro. Formerly a wine supplier, the brand has...
View ArticlePlayte Contemporary Dining, Republik, Bukit Damansara
Playte Contemporary DiningWords: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich CallahanPlayte celebrates the talents of three young professionals bringing contemporary dining with an Asian flair to the table in the...
View ArticleGhost Pizza KL, Italian Pizza Delivery
Ghost Pizza KL, Italian Pizza Delivery Monica Tindall Conversations with restaurateurs over various stages of the pandemic revealed that high rentals are one of the biggest challenges to keeping heads...
View ArticleRaymond Koh, Director of Operations The Banjaran, Ipoh
Raymond Koh Raymond Koh, director of operations at The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat, gives some advice to newbies in the industry and reveals some of his most memorable moments. What do you do and how...
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