What do you do and how did you get into the industry? Two and a half years ago I opened my own restaurant here in KL, Mercat Barcelona Gastrobar. In Spain, gastronomy is a common daily topic of conversation, it is everywhere. From when I was a kid in the […]
24 Degrees Restaurant, Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives
Monica Tindall 24 Degrees is Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives’ all-day dining outlet. Unlike many resort restaurants, however, there are zero buffets. Everything (same goes for the other food and beverage services on the island) is ordered a la cart…
Deep End, Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives
Monica Tindall Deep End is Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives fine dining restaurant. Built over the water, and open to the sea in the middle, marine life is the natural décor. A giant mother of pearl chandelier centres the open-walled restaurant and flickering t…
24-Carat Gold Dessert, Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives
Monica Tindall Yesterday I shared with you The 200 Dollar Pizza. You might be wondering what could possibly follow as dessert? Well, at Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives, nothing less than a 24-carat gold ending will do! One of a kind and certainly a culinary expe…
The 200-Dollar Pizza, Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives
Monica Tindall Would you pay $200 USD for a pizza? Guests at Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives do! In fact, the triple digit Italian ultimate is one of their most talked about items. Topped with the most premium ingredients from around the world, the “Quattro” is j…
Zenzero Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar, KL
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall 30 July 2017 – save the date! More later; so do read on, [please]. I heard a rumour that this is the restaurant that all the Italian chefs in town come to. After experiencing brunch at Zenzero Italian Restaurant and Win…
Sherena Razaly, Enak – Malay Cuisine Redefined with a Contemporary Twist
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am an architect by design, but a restauranteur by birth. I own and operate Enak in Starhill, and currently run Ketuhar, located at Zell-V Wellness Hub. I got into the industry by chance after attending a meeting […]
The Poolside Restaurant, Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives
Monica Tindall Maldives is one of the places in the world where the reality is actually more spectacular than the postcards. Sitting at Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives’ Poolside restaurant and bar we can’t help but feel incredibly fortunate. All we see is a kal…
Naladhu Maldives – Luxurious Couple’s Villas
Naladhu Maldives – Sublime comfort. Luxurious shelter. Timeless moments. Monica Tindall The Yum List discovers why Naladhu Maldives, an exclusive island with only 20 homes, is a dream escape for those demanding the ultimate in luxury, absolute privacy …
Origami, Teppanyaki Restaurant, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
Monica Tindall It’s surprising the variety of cuisine that can actually be found on the tiny resort islands of the Maldives. The Anantara team, for example, ensures that guests are not wanting for variety in their offerings. Thai, Italian, contemporary, Europe…
SUNDARI Ayurvedic Spa, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
Monica Tindall It would be an understatement to say that I have a hard time unwinding. I can’t stay put long enough to make it through an entire movie without fiddling with something else at the same time: filing my nails, sewing on a button… I wake in the middle […]
Maldivian Cooking Class at Naladhu Maldives
Monica Tindall Ever wondered what cuisine possibilities lie within a nation made up of tiny islands with dry land area sometimes barely 500 metres across and much of that covered in sand? Fish, fish and more fish? Well, it turns out that the Maldives is rich in culin…