Cocott’, Casual French Restaurant, TTDI
Words: Margaret Elizabeth Photos: Monica Tindall Stepping into Cocott’ my first words to Monica and Caning were, “Wow!” The restaurant glows with natural light from two glass walls, one of which...
View ArticleInterview: Johannes Kohler, Youngest Sommelier in Italy
The Yum List chats with Johannes Kohler, a partner in Johannesstube, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Hotel Engel, and also Italy’s youngest sommelier! What do you do and how did you get into the...
View ArticleMust-Visit Places for Street Food in Morocco
Words: Dan Greene Photo: Ronald Woan Morocco is up-and-coming as a popular tourist destination, rich in culture, steeped in history, and offering some of the best food in the entire world. From...
View ArticleThe Whisky Academy – Apprentice Level Certification, KL
Words: Richard Koret Images: The Whisky Academy The Whisky Academy held its Malaysian debut in late April in the Kuala Lumpur suburb of Petaling Jaya (*they have since shifted office and are now...
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Joe’s Bar, Art of Aperitivo Menu, East Hotel, Canberra
Words: Jane Speechley Images: Jane Speechley and supplied. Joe’s Bar in the lobby of East Hotel in Kingston has been a popular installation on the Canberra dining scene since it opened its...
View ArticleNobu Kuala Lumpur’s High Tea & Happy Hour
Words: Robin Pascucci Photos: Monica Tindall It’s more than just the view. Anyone who has tried Nobu, the famous upscale Japanese chain with its up-close-and-personal view of the Petronas Towers...
View ArticleThe Prep Room, Art Cafe, Sri Hartamas
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Artistry is the first word that comes to mind when I think about our recent visit to The Prep Room. In this small cafe tucked into a quiet strip of...
View ArticleKurin, Poké Bowls & Healthy Food in Nu Sentral, KL
Words: R. Koret . Photos: Monica Tindall Kurin: Clean Fresh Protein in a Pokéritto, Good to Go! Kurin means “clean“ in Japanese, and this spanking new grab-and-go resto just opened next to the cinema...
View ArticleNero Nero, California Italian, DC Mall
Words: R. Koret Photos: Monica Tindall The arrival of a new international chef is always intriguing. How will he make his mark? What changes will he introduce to the menu? How quickly will his impact...
View ArticleP&C Cocktail Bar, Hidden Bar, Sri Hartamas
Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall The Ultimate Bespoke Cocktails from P&C Cocktail Bar The problem with going to great restaurants and cocktail bars is being faced with too many...
View ArticleArteastry High Tea, Element Kuala Lumpur
Monica Tindall Perfectly in line with Element Kuala Lumpur’s art infused setting, their “Arteastry – Art. Tea. Pastry,” is the MOST UNIQUE AFTERNOON TEA we’ve come across in the city. If you’ve yet to...
View ArticleInterview with Chef Iker Fernandez, SPASSO, KL
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? As the Sous Chef of SPASSO Restaurant & Bar in MyTOWN Shopping Mall, my role is the menu creation for the opening, kitchen team training and...
View ArticleHealthy Cafes on the Gold Coast, Queensland
Monica Tindall In my mind, there are two sets of people on the Gold Coast: those who drink, party and think hot chips are the be all and end all of good food; and those who exercise, meditate and care...
View ArticleMedifoods Lifestyle Cafe, Healthy Food, TTDI
Words: Chris Moore Photos: Monica Tindall All-natural and organic vegetarian cuisine would normally sound as appealing to me as nails being dragged down a chalkboard. Now, that’s not to say I...
View ArticleTut’s Egyptian Eatery, One Utama, TTDI
Monica Tindall I have to admit that I don’t know a lot about Egyptian food – enough to know better than to lump it altogether under the one theme “Arabic,” but not enough to name a single traditional...
View ArticleFlavours of Mexico IV, Culinary Celebration, KL
In celebration of the launch of the fourth Flavours of Mexico event in Malaysia, friends of the Embassy of Mexico and Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur got a teaser last night of what is to be found around the...
View ArticleThe Bar Awards KL – The Ultimate Cocktail Tour
Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall This was it. My golden ticket. My Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory, Veruca Salt “I want it now!” moment. That invitation I’d been waiting and hoping for a...
View ArticleByblos Lebanese Restaurant, TREC KL
Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Hummus Where the Heart Is – An Infatuation with Lebanese Cuisine Why is it that Mediterranean cuisines always produce the very best comfort foods? Rich...
View ArticleTop Ten Tips for Expats in Kuala Lumpur
Monica Tindall Every year a new batch of expats make KL their home. This list is designed to help get you settled and quickly make the most of some of what this vibrant city has to offer. Below I...
View ArticleSommelier, Marcel Altmann, Das Central, Soelden
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I’m the sommelier and head waiter at Das Central. I go into the industry by a lucky coincidence. A friend of mine, who owns a restaurant in Vienna,...
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