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Words: Kitty Lang Photos: Monica Tindall Did you know the phrase ‘Dutch Courage’ originated during the war? Folk from the Netherlands would down a sizeable amount of gin, then run out to war, with a considerable, if not misguided, courage to fight. I’m not sure wh…
Words by Maggie Casey Photos by Monica Tindall It was a Monday afternoon when Monica and I found ourselves sipping delicious brews and soaking up the casual setting of the Beer Bank. Located on Jalan Raja Chulan, Beer Bank acts as a paradise for those looking to e…
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall It’s no secret that Chinatown’s got some of the hottest night spots in KL these days. It’s also no secret that we all love the excitement of speakeasies with their hidden entries and speciality cocktails. It’s not a …
Words: Maggie Casey Photos: Monica Tindall As Monica and I somewhat tepidly make our way into what appears and is in fact, an operating high-end suit tailors shop, I get a rush of excitement in my stomach about what is to come. KL is a city that never ceases to […]
Soma Cocktail Bar Words: Kitty Lang Photos: Monica Tindall Nestled between two shop fronts in TTDI you can find an unassuming, grey staircase, leading to an unremarkable door, with a simple sign ‘Soma’. Reveal the meaning of the word – ancient Hindi for ‘th…
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Every now and then I come across a gem that makes me wonder what took me so long to find it and soon becomes a regular feature on all of my ‘best of’ lists. Isabel Restaurant and Bar in Jalan Mesui is one such […]
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan When Jalan Mesui was first revived into a contemporary destination for a friendly mix of locals and expats to socialize, Table 23 was one of the original revamps. Six-years later, the restaurant and bar have settled in…
Monica Tindall You may have visited Hold Up café in Penang during the day and thought that the big orange fridge they have behind the counter was responsible for keeping your milk chilled. Wrong! It’s actually a secret entrance to a hidden bar, Out of Nowhere or OON d…
Words: Nathaniel Jay Photos: Monica Tindall The uninitiated to Changkat are often lured by the song of the hostess sirens, forever singing, “Happy hour. Buy 3 get 3!” or whatever the promotion is that week. Too often a passerby will crash into the metaphorical ro…
*Now closed. Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Rich Callahan As a beer lover living in Malaysia, it can sometimes be tough to stay inspired. Beer choices are often limited and expensive while the most delicious options I’ve found are often brewed in colleagues’ spa…
Words: Maggie Casey Photos: Rich Callahan As I stepped into the elegant foyer of OpenHouse KLCC, I felt as if I was walking into a movie set. The elegant spiral staircase, the plethora of fabrics and textures, and the myriad of vibrant colours immediately ooze s…
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan The Jalan Mesui restaurant and bar strip, a few blocks over from Changkat Bukit Bintang, is looking anything but boring at the moment. With a recent surge of openings, this street is turning into the happy alternative t…