World Malbec Day 2018, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Words: Chris Moore Photos: Monica Tindall There are some very significant ‘days’ of recognition throughout the calendar year that are celebrated across a multitude of cultures. Some of the more...
View ArticleNew Restaurants KL and Two New Cafes, KL Dining Guide
Monica Tindall What never ceases to amaze me is not only the number of choices foodies have in Kuala Lumpur but also the countless new openings that seem to pop up every week. The last six months have...
View ArticleAlexandra Prabaharan, Nutritionist, Nourish Me
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I run a healthy lunch delivery service, do gourmet catering and am a nutritionist. I have always loved food, particularly the concept of healthy...
View ArticleAnise Restaurant, Indian Fine Dining, Courtyard by Marriott, Agra
Monica Tindall Agra, the home of the Taj Mahal is abuzz with activity during the day but the evenings have very little happening. Hotels do their best to fill the gap and Courtyard by Marriott Agra has...
View ArticleMomo Café, Courtyard Marriott Agra, India
Monica Tindall No doubt, you’ve heard about the dreaded Delhi Belly that most visitors spending more than a few days in India succumb to. Well, I think that’s best avoided, and, while gourmands might...
View ArticleCourtyard by Marriott, Agra, Luxury Hotel Near Taj Mahal
Monica Tindall Agra, the “City of Love,” as it’s so fondly named, home to the grand Taj Mahal and a rich cultural and culinary history, is on the bucket list of many. We ticked it off our agenda this...
View ArticleThe Black Cat Café, Vegetarian Restaurant Sentul, KL
Words: Robin Pascucci Photos: Monica Tindall This is exactly the little cafe I’ve been looking for. It’s cosy, welcoming has eclectic decorations to bring its theme to life, and has books and board...
View ArticleVineria IT, Italian Restaurant Bangsar Shopping Centre
Words: Nathaniel Jay Photos: Monica Tindall It was an exciting Sunday morning! I was getting dressed to go and meet the new chef at Vineria.IT at Bangsar Shopping Centre. A chef often leaves an...
View ArticleThe Mojito Man, Cocktail Bar, TREC KL
Words: Kitty Lang Photos: Monica Tindall Hidden down a back alley of TREC KL, The Mojito Man conjures images of my old uni dive bars combined with a seedy brothel: exactly as was intended, according...
View ArticleJonathan Quek, Head Bartender, Botak Liquor Bar
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? Hello! My Name is Jonathan Quek. I’m 28 years old and I’m originally from Singapore. I am the Head Bartender & Manager for Botak Liquor bar...
View ArticleOnce Upon a Time Restaurant – Fine Dining, Jaipur
Monica Tindall The most magnificent views of Jaipur are seen framed by the arched windows of Once Upon a Time restaurant. Set atop Nahargarh Fort, the entrance is directly aside the main gate and the...
View ArticleSukh Mahal Restaurant, JW Marriott Jaipur Resort & Spa
Monica Tindall The beautifully adorned Sukh Mahal is the JW Marriott Jaipur Resort & Spa’s all-day-dining venue. Offering international and local cuisine with open kitchens, it’s the place where...
View ArticleW1 Bangsar, Vegetarian Menu Kuala Lumpur
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall With no shortage of hipster eateries in our beloved Bangsar, you’d think that any appetite might be satisfied by the vast array of Double-Glazed Miso...
View ArticleTop Things to Do in Jaipur, The Pink City, India
Monica Tindall The Pink City of Jaipur completes an itinerary to the Golden Triangle, a highlight for many ticking off Taj Mahal from their bucket lists. Named for the distinctive hue of the...
View ArticleHigh On Sugar, Afternoon Tea Buffet, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
Words: Nathaniel Jay Photos: Monica Tindall Trust me when I tell you to start with the ice cream sandwich! I waited too long and the sugar high was starting to make me drool before I staggered over...
View ArticleUggiano Wines at Drift Dining and Bar, Kuala Lumpur
Monica Tindall Drift Dining and Bar is one of those places that ticks all the boxes. Not only are the setting, service and food top-notch but the general vibe of the place is happening. No doubt, there...
View ArticleGM, Mr Gagandeep Singh, Courtyard by Marriott Agra
Mr Gagandeep Singh, General Manager of Courtyard by Marriott Agra shares with The Yum List a little about his journey in the industry and some interesting stories from behind the scenes. What do you do...
View ArticleLondon No. 1 Gin Launches in Malaysia
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall The last five years have seen a spike in the production of craft gins, small-batch uniquely-flavored gins quite unlike the bathtub varieties of our...
View ArticleAsh & Elm Restaurant InterContinental Singapore
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun at Ash & Elm – When the Ladies Do Lunch Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Sometimes girls just want to have fun. And wine. And a buffet. When the girls get...
View ArticleJW Marriott Jaipur Resort and Spa, Five-Star Hotel Jaipur
Monica Tindall Majestic white architecture contrasts golden hills in a structure that seems to rise from the sand and provide an oasis to travellers wandering the ancient hills of the Aravalli Range in...
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