Gekko Dining, Damansara Heights
Gekko Dining Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Monica Tindall The beautiful and intimate space that is Gekko Dining will allow you to really relax, slowing everything down so that you can savour the impeccable...
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Horizon Grill Words: Han Sen HauPhotos: Monica Tindall Let’s begin with the elephant in the room. Yes, the view from the 58th floor of Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur is spectacular. No doubt it would be...
View ArticleTurkish Cuisine Week KL, Shangri-La Hotel
Turkish Cuisine Week KL Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan From May 21st to May 27th 2022, the Republic of Türkiye presents Turkish Cuisine Week at Lemon Garden, Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur!...
View ArticleStand-Up Sushi Pop-Up at Tiffin at The Yard
Stand-Up Sushi Pop-Up Words: Alison ChristPhotos: Monica Tindall I’ve had the privilege of experiencing Chef Masaki Arakawa’s beautiful food on several occasions now, including The Chef Series at The...
View ArticleAnwar Kabir, Sommelier & Bar Manager
Anwar Kabir In this interview, Anwar Kabir, sommelier and bar manager for the Cinnamon Group, shares what it’s like being a pro somm. What do you do? As a sommelier, I work with wine, and I quite...
View ArticleDr Bob Clinic, Restylane Filler Malaysia
Dr Bob Clinic, Restylane Filler Malaysia Monica Tindall One of the things I like most about Dr Bob Klajo is that he tells you what he thinks. Sure, he listens to personal concerns and goals, but as a...
View ArticleMoromi KL- Private Sakaya Bar, Bukit Damansara
Moromi KL Words: Sathya SelvarajahPhotos: Monica Tindall In a world of overly sweet and syrupy drinks, Moromi stays true to the art of proper infusion with their handcrafted infused sakes. Far from a...
View ArticleTenRyu Omakase, Japanese Restaurant KL
TenRyu Omakase Words: Maggie CaseyPhotos: Monica Tindall If you are, like us, an avid “foodie” in Kuala Lumpur, you have likely noticed the omakase trend sweeping the food scene in the city. Omakase is...
View ArticleVegetarian Menu Nobu Kuala Lumpur
Vegetarian Menu Nobu Kuala Lumpur Words: Kitty RobertsonPhotos: Monica Tindall The team at Nobu Kuala Lumpur is well known for their innovative Japanese cuisine with Peruvian sparkle but did you know...
View ArticleUrban Daybreak Bangsar Café
Urban Daybreak Bangsar Words: Rebecca CannonPhotos: Rich Callahan “Are you going to Urban Daybreak? OH MY GOD,” screamed my friend at our workplace in an echoey corridor “sorry,” she added in sheepish...
View ArticleSaturday Brunch KL – The Social Table
The Social Table – Saturday Brunch KL Words: Matt Brown Photos: Rich Callahan Known for being the hotel brand that disrupts travel and luxury with its trademark irreverence and humour, it comes as no...
View ArticleGillian Chen, Founder Boocha Kombucha
Gillian Chen In this interview, Gillian Chen, founder of Boocha kombucha, shares her entry into the small-business world and future projects. What do you do? In a nutshell, I brew delicious kombucha....
View ArticleSteakhouse Mont Kiara -Nice to Meat You
Steakhouse Mont Kiara – Don Julio Words: Amanda ChinPhotos: Richard Callahan After a few eating outings with Monica, I should know by now to come prepared. That is, come with an empty stomach. Well, I...
View ArticleRust KL Café & Bar, Chinatown
Rust KL Café & Bar Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan We’ve watched excitedly as Rust KL Café & Bar took shape over the past five months. Founder partner Haniff Yon shared day by day...
View ArticleFresh Pasta Kuala Lumpur, Osteria Gamberoni
Fresh Pasta Kuala Lumpur Words: Nichole OngPhotos: Rich Callahan Osteria Gamberoni, located in the lively Chow Kit area, prides itself on authentic Italian taste based on expertly composed dishes,...
View ArticlePuteh Beach Bar Kuantan
Puteh Beach Bar Kuantan Monica Tindall Puteh Beach Bar in Kuantan was born from the desire of three friends who dreamed of a relaxed party place similar to spots they’d spent many fond times in Bali....
View ArticleThe Kasturi, Cherating Pool Villas
The Kasturi Monica Tindall Only a three-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur, a little piece of paradise awaits city-dwellers inviting an escape from the urban jungle to a peaceful seaside retreat. The Kasturi...
View ArticleBorneo Jazz Festival 2022, Miri, Sarawak
Borneo Jazz Festival 2022 Monica Tindall They say an artist’s life comes in extremes, with ups and downs more dramatic than the average person. That has certainly been true for many musicians over the...
View ArticleBryan Chong and Ella Leong, BrElla Bakery
Bryan Chong and Ella Leong In this interview, Bryan Chong and Ella Leong tell of how BrElla Bakery came to be and some of their best-selling items. What do you do? Bryan: We run a micro-bakery. We...
View Article8 Kia Peng Suites KLCC Serviced Residences
8 Kia Peng Suites Monica Tindall For anyone staying in Kuala Lumpur for more than a couple of days or expats relocating to Malaysia, I don’t know why you would book a hotel over a serviced residence....
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