Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall Only roast pork was served. Plate after plate of crispy Chinese-style roast pork. What had I got myself in to? OK, to be fair, we weren’t there for the food. But it certainly made us feel welcome. We were however there f…
Drink
Crystal, Diamonds and Cocktails, Oh My!, The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur
Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall I am not in Kim and Kanye’s entourage. Nor have I ever written a hit number one single, making me worthy of having my name added to ‘The List’ at an MTV black and white pool party, but there is a secret part of […]
aLIVE D-tox Water, Healthy Alternative to Juice, Pavilion, KL
I’m excited to post about this delicious little find in Pavilion. Instead of following the trend of sameness, mimicking other businesses around the city, aLIVE d-tox Water is setting its own movement by selling fruits steeped in fruit infused waters, yoghurt d…
H by Hoppers, A New Bar in Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur
***No longer opened. Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall It’s Just a Hop, Skip, and a Jump At least that’s how you’ll be left feeling after having a taste of Mrs Lim, or Mr Ahmad if you swing both ways. But the scandalicious details stop here, as these aren’t […]
The Good Co., Meatless and Healthy Dining in Bangsar
Words: Robin Pascucci Photos: Monica Tindall Levy Li, owner of The Good Co. is on a mission to prove that healthy meatless food can be as tasty and attractive as its meat-filled equivalents. And she’s got me convinced. This brand new café in Bangsar is as attracti…
Roofino Skydining & Bar, KL’s Best Rooftop Bar?
Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall In all the greatest cities of the world, rooftop bars have become the hottest place in town, be it New York, Paris, Bangkok, Shanghai or Melbourne. Yet despite KL’s spectacular skyline, there are only a handful of r…
Afternoon Tea, The Lounge at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Words: Samantha Urlwin Photos: Monica Tindall The Hilton at KL Sentral is conveniently located beside the train station, providing easy access to both airports and KL City Centre. The hotel lobby is bright, cool and inviting, a great escape from th…
Mai-Bar-becue, Aloft Hotel, KL Sentral, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall Sunset, check. Seat by the pool, check. Cocktail in hand, check. Views to die for, check. That was a great Friday after work get-together! Nestled amongst the bustle of the KL Sentral vicinity is business hotel, Aloft…
Bowery Kitchen and Bar, Publika, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall To me, New York really does epitomise the best of America. And, if you are in a Big Apple state of mind, you should check out Bowery Kitchen and Bar which has recently opened in Publika. This spot has picked the best of […]
Crime – Wanted, Speakeasy Bar, TREC KL
Crime – Wanted – Speakeasy TREC KL Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Crime Makes You an Offer You Can’t Refuse A seemingly innocuous white glossy wall to the side of Crave Oysters & Seafood House in TREC KL is betrayed to those with s…
Afternoon Tea at The Lobby Lounge, The Ritz-Carlton, KL
Words: Margaret Elizabeth Photos: Monica Tindall Imagine that you enter a marble tiled palace ushered into the restful sounds of violin and piano. Chandeliers sparkle above you as you slip gracefully into an oversized armchair and sink delightfully into its …
Supperclub KL, There’s More to TREC KL Than Nightclubs Alone
Patricia Podorsek Monica Tindall Perhaps better known for its hopping nightlife, the newly opened TREC KL also brings al fresco dining to the city during the pleasant hours of the early evening. Most prominent among the restaurants along the pedestrian st…