Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Monica Tindall I’m not one to boast, but I have to start this review by proclaiming that I’m now an official Jameson Irish Whiskey Taster – and I have the certificate to prove it. Before the accolades and job offer…
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World Malbec Day, Pampas Steakhouse @ Old Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
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…
Atelier on Telawi, Restaurant and Jazz Bar, Perfect Date Night Material
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…
Le Petit Dotty’s, Cheap Breakfasts, Coffee & Pastries
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 […]
Travel to Provence and Five Wines to Prepare Palates for the Journey
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…
An Evening With Taittinger Champagne at the Grand Hyatt, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall What shrieks luxury and indulgence louder than a glass of fine champagne? Well, if you put it in a sophisticated venue, such as the Grand Hyatt, multiply the glass a few times over and throw in some tasty canapés, you …
Kopenhagen Coffee, A Sweet Taste of Denmark in Kuala Lumpur
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall Have you heard about ‘hygge’? It’s a Danish word that has been trending for quite a while now, and roughly translates into ‘cosiness’ or retreating into your familiar comforting bubble while seeking out the litt…
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 of e…
Ra.Ft, Café Bistro, Food & Drinks – Italian Passion KLCC
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall When I think of little cafes in Italy, I imagine tourists unwinding on a woven rattan chair, sipping a cappuccino which rests on a small table decorated with a chequered red and white cloth. Espres…
Forget Whiskey and Wine | It’s Time to Enjoy Korean Alcohol
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall Many of us love our wine, our whiskey, and even our beer. But have we ventured further to explore the unique wines and spirits available in Asia? On a recent review at Kung Jung Restaurant in PNB Darby P…
Supperclub KL, Fine French Fare in the Most Surprising of Places, TREC KL
Words: Sandrina Duniau Photos: Monica Tindall As a typical French person, I find myself arrogant when it comes to food, so I was delighted to test my taste buds with the newly revised menu at Supperclub KL. Both chef Romain and manager Benoit are French and arri…
103 Coffee Workshop, C180 Branch, Batu 9 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Great new cafes are popping up all over KL, stretching even to the far reaches of the city. 103 Coffee Workshop recently opened a new outlet in Cheras Selatan, new territory for me, and I was happy to have the ch…