Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Many will tell you that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but the food at Maison Francaise reaches beyond such a subjective viewpoint. Artistically-presented arrays of color and form grace every plate. And …
Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel and Residences, Gold Coast
Words and photos: Monica Tindall The Gold Coast, Queensland, famed for glorious beaches and dynamic hinterlands, theme parks and entertainment, and a burgeoning gourmet scene, is home to Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel and Residences. Positioned to take full a…
Five Travel Tips for Visiting Canberra, ACT, Australia
Words and photos: Monica Tindall Get Mobile Wi-Fi Many hotels in Australia don’t yet offer complimentary Internet services, and you’re going to want connection not only in your room but on the road as well. Having a mobile router allows you to naviga…
D’Legends Bar, Porky Menu in TTDI, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Claire Horn Photos: Monica Tindall With an overwhelming variety of bars and restaurants to choose from in TTDI, it’s not surprising that D’Legends Bar has slipped under many peoples’ radar, given its unassuming appearance. But I’m not one to judge a bo…
Ola Bowls, Smoothie Bowls & Cold Pressed Juices, Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Craig Selby Photos: Monica Tindall Ola Bowls … us over with Great Flavour Shopping can be tough work! Lucky for us, Pavilion’s latest kiosk, offers us reprieve in this hot Malaysian weather. In need of a tasty, icy cold snack to keep up the energy levels, w…
Best Breakfast Canberra? Five Fab Brekkies We Found in the ACT
Patissez Patissez may be best known as the creators of the FreakShake, but their breakfast menu is assuring that they are fast gaining new fame for their more substantial offerings. The Cupping Room Great coffee is one thing, but this café backs up the excellent ja…
Patissez, Freakshakes and Much More, Bangsar
Words: Katrina de Laszlo Photos: Monica Tindall Family is at the core of the Pâtissez philosophy. It is founded by a family, and they like to think of and treat their customers as part of the Pâtissez family too. Their strong social media presence lends itself to …
Six Wines That Will Make You Want to Relocate to Canberra
Canberra’s wine scene is going nowhere but up! With just the right soil, ideal climate and some highly committed wine makers (they even hold claim to Australia’s wine maker of the year), the region is producing a whole range of quality drops bound to make any seriou…
The Farmhouse at Pialligo Estate, Pialligo, Canberra
Words: Jane Speechley Photos: Monica Tindall Pialligo Estate is located less than 15 minutes’ drive from the city centre, but it feels very much like you’re visiting a secluded country estate. The long-standing property and winery were revitalised in 2015 with …
Local Press Cafe, Kingston Foreshore, Canberra, Australia
Words: Jane Speechley Photos: Monica Tindall Sometimes, it seems as though it might be impossible for a restaurant or café to achieve the big three: great location, great food and drinks, and great service. Usually, one or the other is lacking. However, Loca…
Torii, Japanese Steak Menu, Bukit Damansara, KL
Words: Alan McLean Photos: Monica Tindall Trying out some upmarket steaks Japanese style was a new experience for me and it was really a very good one. Now, the best of Japanese steak is a bit different from the best in the west. Although European steak lovers like th…
Truffle Hunt at Blue Frog Truffle Farm, Canberra
Words: Jane Speechley Photos: Monica Tindall While many of us have enjoyed the intoxicating aroma and earthy taste of black truffles, it was a rare treat to be able to visit the source and join in a truffle hunt at Blue Frog Truffles in Canberra, Australia. The Canb…