An Unsolicited Guide to Opening a Cafe in Kuala Lumpur Patricia Podorsek, inspired by conversation with Jason & Shaun at the Yellow Brick Road Photos: Monica Tindall PART ONE: Establish terms of success. 1. Dream big. Select a name that represents an epic j…
Month: April 2016
Chena Huts by Uga Escapes, Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Before a game drive in Yala we enjoy lunch at Chena Huts by Uga Escapes. 315 km from Colombo International Airport, Chena Huts offer a spectacular location, which takes advantage of all the natural beauty and wild…
Live House, LOL Comedy, TREC Kuala Lumpur
It’s rather exciting watching the Kuala Lumpur entertainment scene bubble and grow as it finds a foothold, gathers a following, supports the development of local artists, and inspires with international acts. Over a decade ago when we first arrived, a wh…
XALF, Best Foot Forward with Bespoke Design
Have you ever been shoe shopping and found the ‘perfect’ pair… if only: the heels were shorter; the colour was a lighter shade; they had a strap around the ankle; the toe was closed instead of open; were leather instead of fabric; they had a buckle; didn’t have a buckl…
Pince & Pints Restaurant and Bar, Bangsar
Words: Nadia Khan Photos: Monica Tindall Care for some lobster? Yes, please! As one who loves fresh seafood, especially crustaceans, I wasted no time and hurried to Pince & Pints Restaurant and Bar in Bangsar. Located on one of the most bustling streets you …
Thirstday Bar and Restaurant, Pantai Cenang, Langkawi
The advantage of staying on Pantai Cenang in Langkawi is that there are many food and beverage outlets within walking distance from most hotels. We find much delight in reaching our destination barefoot on a beach path, ocean lapping the shore in the foreground wi…
Hidden Bar – Jalan Petaling-Chinatown PS150
Hidden Bar – Jalan Petaling – PS150 Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall The antique toy counter marking the entrance to PS150 evokes gasps of wonder at long-lost childhood friends, belying the more adult fun that lies inside. Yet it is t…