Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Where you now and what are you doing? Right now, I’m co-founder and head bartender of PS150, a cocktail bar with heavy South-east Asian influence – from the ingredients to the liquors obtained around the region like Koh Samui’s cachaca to Malaysia’s own blended wh…
Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall Ekkamai locale in Bangkok is a blend of old and new. Som Tum stalls and Noodle push carts line the street; simultaneously, chic high-end spas and open air playground like bars are beginning to fill up the neighborhood. On…
Words: Nadia Khan Photos: Monica Tindall With the array of new cafes sprouting up around Kuala Lumpur, I find myself feeling overwhelmed and indecisive at times – what to eat, where to go, is this like every other café? It’s great to know that café owners realise …
Words: Katrina de Laszlo Photos: Monica Tindall The journey in to KLCC was far from relaxing. My heart rate started rising as each minute passed, knowing I was going to be late. After having three taxis cancel on me, then getting stuck in the notorious KL traffic ju…
Words: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall Tucked away in the residential haven of Taman Tar, lies Tamarind Springs, a peaceful refuge away from the jam-packed traffic, blaring horns and general city bustle of Kuala Lumpur. Upon entry …
The Art of Haute Cuisine at Rendez-Vous Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall It is no secret, I am in love. From the moment I tasted my first boeuf bourguignon, my first tartiflette, my first moules marinières and my first soupe à l’oignon I fell hard. Je su…
We do love local and we’re excited to see many more gourmet goodies being proudly made and distributed right here in Malaysia. Here’s our list of current favs: Amazin’ Graze Selling healthy snack foods, Amazin’ Graze makes a deliciously creative collection of nu…
I can’t help but hum Fred Astaire’s classic tune, Puttin’ On The Ritz when I think of the Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur. For over a decade it’s been our hotel of choice for classy Champagne brunches, dinners with internationally acclaimed chefs, and some of the most ex…
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Carnivorous gourmets bear a distinct advantage when it comes to fine dining experiences. Chefs at high-end restaurants love to present their artistry with oysters, quail, lamb, and other former creatures wi…
Spa Village of The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur has had a makeover! I thought it was rather fabulous before the change, so I’m curious to see how they could possibly make it better, and at the same time try out a new one of their signature experiences. Stepping into the …
Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall When it comes to live music venues, locals and visitors to Kuala Lumpur are often spoiled for choice. While pub bands and street buskers singing covers of top 40 hits have their place, sometimes the soul needs to be s…
The Patisserie is an easy choice for a light meal when in the Bukit Bintang area. Escaping the frenzied city centre, The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur provides a peaceful haven, brandishing attentive service, fresh dishes, and a stylish setting. Mosaic floors are …