Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Monica Tindall Sometimes the best weekend getaways are right under our noses. While I might often dream of golden sandy beaches and a sunset cocktail, an equally relaxing break can be found right here in KL. Saving time and money, a staycation in one of the city’s qu…
Words: Sandrina Duniau Photos: Monica Tindall The seventeenth of April pays tribute to Argentina’s most famous grape; a global event celebrating Malbec wine in more than 70 cities all over the world. World Malbec Day took place for the first time on April 1…
Words: Leanne Fulcher Photos: Monica Tindall Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur, as well as being a world-class hotel with a number of lovely restaurants and stylish rooms, prides itself on offering beautifully appointed meeting spaces for business needs. To diffe…
Joanna McCall and Monica Tindall Atelier (meaning workshop or studio) stood out for me from the moment I arrived at the doorstep in the ever-changing Bangsar neighbourhood. Here, they’ve done away with the standard potted plants that line an uneven street and re…
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall I am on a health buzz right now. I’ve adopted clean eating as my everyday diet, I’m trying to exercise at least four times a week, and I’m determined to get rid of my baby belly which has been taunting me for […]
Aisling Cullen & Monica Tindall Did you know that Tokyo has more Michelin starred restaurants than any other city on this planet? The Japanese are incredibly precise when it comes to well-balanced flavours and beautiful presentation, using the freshest of …
Monica Tindall We first tried Gastro Sentral a few years back when the lobby of Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur was freshly renovated. Back then it made a positive impression, but with the number of new eateries popping up around KL it’s been a while since our last visit. On …
Another Glass of Bolly, Patsy? Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall The time-old tradition of Sunday brunch is something that I particularly enjoy. Follow that up with a healthy dose of retail therapy (to shake off those extra calories, of course) and …
Favola – Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur Favola, Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur’s Italian restaurant, gifts diners with a small piece of Venice in its setting. Grand arches, fresco murals and paper mâché carnival masks make lively décor. The cuisine, however, is dist…
Words: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall Recently opened Marco Creative Cuisine, is an experimental restaurant looking to introduce Malaysians to a fine food experience at a reasonable price. As you walk in, the blend of colors is reminiscent of Men…
Botanica + Co Bangsar South Words: Sandrina Duniau Photos: Monica Tindall Monica and Caning were already at the table when I arrived at Botanica + Co Bangsar South. Though the two of them had been before, it was my first time. I had heard however of the restaurant pre…
Monica Tindall Inspired by our Bordeaux trip last summer, this year we’ll be heading to northern Italy and Austria for some further wine exploration. It just so happens however that we have a few days before our official trip begins so we’re planning on spending so…