Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur
With goals to make more conscious food choices for 2018 aiming to do the best for our bodies, the community and our earth, seeking more restaurants serving plant-based menus makes sense. Here’s our...
View ArticleBiodynamic, Sustainable & Natural Wines in Kuala Lumpur
Monica Tindall Biodynamic, sustainable, organic and natural wines – these terms are making their way more frequently into mainstream conversations about wine around the world. But, what pull do they...
View ArticleBest Pork Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur
Seems pork is a prized commodity in KL, so as we review 2017 we’ve collated a list of the best pork restaurants in Kuala Lumpur. No doubt, there are many more to be found, but here we highlight some of...
View ArticleDiaz Lim, Head Bartender, Grand Hyatt Singapore’s Martini Bar
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am the Head Bartender at Grand Hyatt Singapore’s Martini Bar. I was first introduced to the mixology scene by my uncle, David Lim, who had his...
View ArticleLatin American Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur
There are not many authentic Latin American restaurants in Kuala Lumpur but we’re certainly happy for the few that there are. Venezuelan, Mexican, Peruvian, Argentinian – you can get a little taste of...
View ArticleBaan Talat, Thai Street Food, The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui
Monica Tindall Channeling the spirited vibe of Thai street markets, Baan Talat is a buzzing hub of smells, sounds and tastes. Open for dinner on Saturday nights, the event promises to recreate local...
View ArticleContemporary Malaysian Cuisine, Modern Food KL
There are exciting things happening in the Malaysian food scene. Youngsters are travelling more, making use of online resources and they are using collaborative business models to run their operations....
View ArticleSea Salt, Beach Restaurant, The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui
Monica Tindall Nothing speaks island holiday more than a cocktail and casual fare by the pool. Sea Salt at The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui fulfils our vacation cravings with refreshing beverages,...
View ArticleBest Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, 2017
In an attempt to help you find the best food in Kuala Lumpur we’ve recently created a bunch of KL restaurant guides giving you lists of the top cocktails bars in Kuala Lumpur, popular cafes, most...
View ArticleKirin Bar at Mr Chew’s Chino Latino Bar, Bukit Bintang
Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall Stepping inside this ode to contemporary Japanese designed bar is like walking into your best friend’s (albeit well-heeled ones) dining/kitchen space. Lined...
View ArticlePak Tai, Southern Thai, The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui
Monica Tindall Not one for crowds, Pak Tai at The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui provides for us a very pleasant dining experience with Southern Thai Cuisine served in private dining booths. A lantern-lit...
View ArticleHan Wa Dam, Korean BBQ, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall Situated at the epicentre of what is quickly becoming known as the new Korea Town, Han Wa Dam is quite literally the ‘Korean place to gather with friends,...
View ArticleTides, Cevicheria and Cocktail Bar, The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui
Monica Tindall Tides, cevicheria and cocktail bar, at The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui is the place to come for a light snack and a refreshing cocktail. The round bar and kitchen overlooks the pool and...
View ArticleGilbert Negro, Executive Chef, InterContinental Koh Samui
Chef Gilbert Negro, Executive Chef of the InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort, shares with us a chronology of his work with the InterContinenal hotels for the past 4o years. I was born in...
View ArticleMaison Pavilion, Artisan Sandwich and Dessert Cafe, KL
Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall Dessert fans and sweet tooths, step to the front! You’ll be right at home at Maison, the brand new artisan sandwich and dessert destination in Pavilion. This...
View ArticleBest Italian Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur – Pasta, Pizza & More
Italian food is a love of ours and we’re fortunate that there are quite a number of great Italian restaurants in Kuala Lumpur. From family friendly to upscale and romantic, there are a solid number of...
View ArticleSpa Village by YTL, Luxury Spa in Koh Samui
Monica Tindall If there’s a Spa Village to be visited, you better count on it that I’ll do my best to wiggle myself into a session. I’ve travelled the world writing about spas, yet there is no single...
View ArticleBaron Philippe de Rothschild SA Wine Dinner, Kuala Lumpur
Monica Tindall Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA hosts a maximum of three to five wine dinners around the world each year. Seats are limited to 20 or less, and given the name, you can imagine that a...
View ArticleThai Cooking Class in Koh Samui, InterContinental Resort
Monica Tindall There’s nothing like Thai food to get my tummy rumbling. Mango sticky rice, tom yum, green curry, young papaya salad, pad Thai; aren’t they all just scrumptious? The best I’ve done,...
View ArticleThe Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui, Luxury Resort, Thailand
Monica Tindall White sandy beaches, aquamarine waters and rugged tropical palms; they’re the things that set the scene for many a holiday dream. Punctuated with stylish accommodation and gracious...
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