What do you do and how did you get into the industry? Trincy was working in the banking sector whilst Robbie was a designer. We ventured into the F&B industry when we were introduced to specialty coffee by a close friend. Once we had a taste, we were totally hooked […]
Latest Reviews
Crafted Coffee Co., The Kitchens @ Robina Town Centre, Gold Coast, QLD
Monica Tindall Less than a year old, Crafted Coffee Co., at The Kitchens in Robina Town Centre, is delighting coffee fans with their extensive options of beans from the roaster, to the machine and even to the shaker. The Kitchens, Robina Town Centre Crafted Coffee …
Bijan Bar and Restaurant, Malay Food with Beverage, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall Bijan has long been my go-to restaurant when I have family or friends coming to visit me in Malaysia. I’ve always loved its exotic atmosphere, thoughtfully designed traditional décor and the Malay style of coo…
Spanish Breakfast, Mercat Barcelona Gastrobar, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall There are two kinds of people in this world: those who like to share their food, and those who don’t. I fall firmly into the first category. I am incapable of sitting through an entire meal at a restaurant wi…
Tokyo Without a Passport, The Tokyo Restaurant, Isetan The Japan Store
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall I love it when there is somewhere new in town. New as in just opened, like a week or two ago. Isetan, The Japan Store, is one such place, with their level five eateries offering visitors an opportunity to sample the […]
Lyfe Clinic, Cosmetic Dermatology and the Age of Maximum Results, Minimum Downtime
Monica Tindall With the advancement of technology and research into both aesthetic machines and products, the line between spa and medical centre is becoming increasingly blurred. Spas are offering facials and body treatments with an enhanced promise of resu…
Latest Recipe, All Day Dining Buffets, Le Meridien Putrajaya, Malaysia
Latest Recipe, Le Meridien Putrajaya’s all day dining venue is a popular restaurant it would seem at any time of day. During a recent stay we had the chance to sample a number of meals over breakfast, lunch and dinner, and found all occasions to be a buzz with hungry […]
Interview with Chef Phoebe Donko-Hanson, Executive Chef of Aloft Hotel Kuala Lumpur
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am the executive chef at Aloft Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. I used to work as an insurance claims adjuster but decided to follow my passion… so well, here I am. What’s the best/ worst part of your […]
Ghanian Cuisine in Kuala Lumpur, Nook at Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral
Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall This April, why not surprise and delight yourself and your friends to an entirely new cuisine experience? For the month of April only, Nook restaurant at Aloft Hotel is featuring executive chef Phoebe Donko Hanson&…
Le Mei, Contemporary Cantonese Restaurant, Le Meridien Putrajaya
Monica Tindall Grand red doors mark the entrance of Le Mei restaurant at Le Meridien Putrajaya and the feeling of luxury is carried through with patterned walls, a grand circular chandelier and warm lighting. One wall is covered with giant panels mimicking tradi…
Pewtersmith! Royal Selangor’s Latest Pewter Collection – Unique Malaysian Gifts
Move over Coppersmith – Pewtersmith is in town for one night only! A short while back, Monica, Caning and I were treated to cocktails served in beautiful Royal Selangor glassware with pewter detailing. The new collection called Bar evokes nostalgic memories o…















































