Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I arrived at Le Chapon Fin restaurant as the second chef in 2012, and have been in charge of the kitchen since 2014. My main activities are first the conception of the menus, then the choice of the […]
Words: Robin Pascucci Photos: Monica Tindall What better way to spend your Saturday than wandering the grounds of the Publika mall pumped up on caffeine? We found ourselves there among hundreds of other coffee lovers for the CAFFA festival – a celebration of …
Words: Jane Speechley Photos: Monica Tindall Set amongst the incredible architecture of Hotel Hotel, it would be easy for Monster Kitchen and Bar to be overwhelmed by its surroundings. Instead, the venue is carving out a solid reputation for hearty and soph…
Words: Jane Speechley Photos: Monica Tindall Restaurant eightysix burst onto the Canberra dining scene in early 2013 and quickly earned a reputation for its unorthodox style: the relaxed manner of the staff, the steering toward share plates, and the bustling o…
Sustainable Seafood and an Excellent Value-for-Money Lunch Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall Picture this – You are sitting in the sultry shade of an Italian trattoria, the sun beating down outside, the Adriatic lapping gently at the shore …
Truffle brie, truffle honey, truffle popcorn and even truffle ice cream – it’s truffle season in Canberra and we’re getting the full benefits of its bounty at Lerida Estate. Overlooking Lake George, the estate claims breathtaking views and a prime positi…
Words: Craig Selby Photos: Monica Tindall One of my favourite Chinese festivals is that of the Mid Autumn Festival. Not only is the meaning behind the festival intriguing; it is also an opportunity for that once-a-year delicacy – the mooncake. Although I grew u…
Recently back from wine school in France I’m excited to get back into the scene in Australia to see how my new knowledge adds to my Aussie experience. And, we (dad’s my travel companion on this trip) are in very good hands, those of Australian Wine Maker of the Year […]
Words: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall There’s no lack of international cuisine in Kuala Lumpur. There are scores of Asian restaurants from every country in the region, brunch spots popping up like wildflowers, and an Italian or three in every commerc…
Fine chocolate is worth crossing the border for, and to learn a little more about the intricacies of this popular treat we cross the state line from our ACT base and enter NSW for a chocolate making and tasting session at Robyn Rowe Chocolates. These handcrafted cre…
At the main entrance of the National Gallery of Australia stands an installation piece that often leaves foreign dignitaries gasping, Australians standing proud, and everyone else in thoughtful reflection. Two hundred hollow log coffins make up The Aborigin…
Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Monica Tindall Nestled in the recently revamped and re-energized tree-lined KL road named The Row, 2OX (Two-Ox) French Bistro looks like it came straight out of a food and travel magazine. It’s bright and warm. It’s casual and …