Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Monica Tindall I’ve always loved a good Sunday roast. Back in Canada, a Sunday roast usually includes an actual pot roast served up with mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables and various fruity pies. Closing my eyes, I ca…
*** Sadly, La Mexicana is now closed. Words: Jordan Johnson Photos: Monica Tindall Authenticity is a difficult quality to achieve. People will often go to great lengths to find and enjoy the ever-elusive “authentic” culinary experience, and – more often than …
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall The bright and airy warmth of this healthy eatery provided welcome respite from the apocalyptic scale rainstorm that was raging outside on the afternoon of our visit. Aquamarine walls lined with pretty pallet shel…
You know by now our love for Latin American cuisine, and so you also might assume that when there’s a guest chef or special promotion highlighting dishes from that part of the world, we’ll be the first ones there. As is such this week with the Flavours of Mexico festiv…
Visitors to Sunway Pyramid can expect a certain amount of Las Vegas-style opulence: giant statues of maned lions, papyrus-topped pillars, domed atria capping exclusive boutiques, and even an ice-skating rink at the center of it all! Nestled into a quiet corner …
Words: Caroline Lee Photos: Monica Tindall The first thing that strikes me when I walk into this restaurant is how very pretty it is. The well-positioned entrance to this delightful discovery is designed to give time to pause on the top step and take in the swee…
Monica Tindall “It’s your style. It never goes out of fashion.” I’ve never been a fan of disposable fashion. You know, clothing that is relatively inexpensive (and generally of poor quality) that gets all too easily discarded and replaced when the next season is i…
Friends of mine have had a Friday night tradition of pizza at the same restaurant for years. There is good pizza and friendly service, yes, but the key to this long-standing tradition is a small outdoor area with a patch of grass for their children to enjoy. Often oth…
*Now closed Words: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall Brunch is always a festive affair, a chance to celebrate a special occasion, a reason to catch up with old friends and in the case of Vineria.IT, a portal into an Italian garden feast, located in our ve…
Words: Chad Merchant Photos: Monica Tindall & Kavalan The Vault, a popular speakeasy-style bar in Sri Hartamas, proved to be a cosy and comfortable venue for the latest release from Kavalan, the once-plucky Taiwanese whisky maker that’s now settling int…
Words: Craig Selby Photos: Monica Tindall An old gramophone plays Chinese Opera in the background. It crackles, much like in an old movie theatre. Was this a time warp to 1916? Perhaps! Two huge mirrors on opposing walls provided much needed light and refle…
Words: Naomi Martin Photos: Monica Tindall The outskirts (read PJ or the ‘other’ side of town) of Kuala Lumpur is acclaimed for its abundance of casual cafés and excellent coffee joints. Families residing in the city centre though often reserve the…