Monica Tindall You might consider Sitka Studio a weekend passion. The bread and butter of the business is downstairs, in Sitka, the café, which caters to a variety of discerning palates for brunch, lunch and dinner throughout the week. Upstairs in Sitka Studio, h…
David Eldridge, Executive Chef at Anantara Hoi An Resort, Vietnam
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am the executive chef of Anantara Hoi An Resort in Vietnam. I kind of fell into the industry after getting a part time job as a waiter when I was in my teens, then moved to back […]
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…
Michelin-Starred Chef, The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Subang
While Kuala Lumpur is yet to claim a Michelin Star of its own, it certainly has no shortage of Michelin-starred chefs traveling to the city. Most recently, Yuichi Kamimura, the admired star of Kamimura French restaurant in Sapporro, graced the kitchens of The Sau…
Energy Spa & Wellness, Alternative Clinic and Much More, KL
Energy Spa & Wellness at Great Eastern Mall is our go-to spot for instant calm and quality spa treatments. We’re fans, so have already written a number of posts on massages and facials that we enjoy here. Today however, I’m in for something new from their Alte…
Manja, Malaysian Fusion Restaurant, Old Malaya KL
Words: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall Are you looking for a place where you can sip locally inspired drinks surrounded by the green of Kuala Lumpur’s own Bukit Nanas? Or maybe a place where you can taste the melange of Malaysian flavo…
Drift, Sunday Boozy Brunch, Changkat Bukit Bintang
Words: Caroline Lee Photos: Monica Tindall The premise and promise of a Drift brunch is a leisurely afternoon of love and laughter with free flowing food and drink from a menu meticulously curated, and meant to be shared amongst friends and family. Robert Gil…
A Little Farm on the Hill, “Grow Your Own Grub” Workshop
Set in the tranquil and cooler climate of Janda Baik, A Little Farm on the Hill makes a beautiful day trip and welcome green escape from Kuala Lumpur. Run by husband and wife team, Lisa and Peter, the hosts at this organic farm, restaurant and event space offer regula…
A Feast for the New World, Yarra Valley Wines in Kuala Lumpur
Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Wine purists have long argued the superiority of Old World wines over New World, arguing the terroir of such regions – the soil, climate, aspect, elevation, slope, surrounding vegetation and traditions of the …
EOS Wellness, A Luxury Spa & Wellness Centre, Kuala Lumpur
There’s no doubt that we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to spas in Malaysia: from an affordable foot rub to a full luxury experience you can find it all here. Centres that provide a full range of spa services, beauty treatments, expert consultants and fitness c…
Fusion Maia, Spa and Lifestyle Resort, Da Nang, Vietnam
It’s not a holiday. It’s a lifestyle All-pool villas. All spa-inclusive. Breakfast anytime, anywhere. There sure is a lot to love about Fusion Maia Da Nang. Dedicated to the art of relaxation, this relatively new resort on Vietnam’s central coast is the first we’…
Anantara Hoi An Resort, A Luxury Hotel, Vietnam
Words and photos: Monica Tindall The Anantara experience begins at the airport with Nga: beaming from ear to ear, he awaits us at arrivals and then swiftly whisks us to the hotel car. Between our superbly clean and cushy seats, lies a treasure trove of treats: jars o…