Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall If you’ve never visited Sri Lanka, you may not know that in addition to its stunning beaches, green hilly tea plantations and wildlife reserves, it enjoys a cuisine of tantalising flavours whose special…
Month: August 2017
Nobu Kuala Lumpur: New Osusume Menu & August Dessert
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall Dining at Nobu Kuala Lumpur is always a theatrical experience. Be it that stunning KL skyline, the meticulously-crafted presentation, professional and friendly staff (shout out to Leila, who is just fantastic as s…
Lim Heng Kit, Chef/ Owner, Li restaurant Contemporary Malaysian Cuisine
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? My name is Lim Heng Kit and I am a chef/restauranteur of Li restaurant. It started out as a second option after dreams of playing professional football. Both cooking and football have similar philosophies whereby …
Villa Sandi and The Great Italian Prosecco, Valdobbiadene
Monica Tindall Nothing speaks Italian joy-of-life more than a chilled effervescent glass of Prosecco and it’s at Villa Sandi, in the Trevisian hills of Italy, that we discover the passion for a drop long rooted in tradition and fast growing in popularity. Villa S…
PengWine, Premium Wines, Maipo Valley, Chile
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall Monica and I recently attended two wonderful dinners for which sommelier, Dinesh Kumar, had teamed up with Chilean wine producer, PengWine, to provide enjoyable pairings for Sri Lankan and southern Indian flav…
Stars Italian Gourmet Burgers, Bolzano, Italy
Monica Tindall Turning two years old in November, Stars Italian Gourmet Burgers is in one of the hottest locations to fill your tummy and satisfy your taste buds in Bolzano. Put together a charming city centre address, local ingredients, the friendliest team eve…
Johannesstube, Michelin-starred Restaurant, Bolzano
Johannesstube Monica Tindall We first fell in love with the cuisine of chef Theodor Falser of Michelin-starred Johannesstube in the north of Italy when he was the star chef in the celebration of Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur’s tenth anniversary. Opening the hotel a …
Sartori di Verona, Elegant Italian Wines, Valpolicella, Italy
Monica Tindall Four generations of the Sartori di Verona family have built a story rich in character, beautiful in setting and steeped in tradition. Great grandfather Pietro first nourished the idea of growing his own wine from the desire to serve the devoted cli…
Casa Format Hotel – Stylish & Affordable Rooms in Turin with Breakfast
Monica Tindall I declare adoration for Casa Format Hotel, a stylish property on the outskirts of Orbassano (near Turin), Italy, before I even arrive. Not only is it jointly run by a highly regarded Michelin-starred chef but the welcome message on the website roug…
SPASSO Restaurant & Bar, MyTOWN Shopping Mall, Cheras
Monica Tindall SPASSO Restaurant & Bar in MyTOWN Shopping Mall has seen a reinvention of the original Italian concept. Chef Iker Fernandez from San Sebastian, Spain has recently joined the team, and is adding a Spanish twist to the traditional Italian offer…
Scrumptea-Delicious, Chocolate Afternoon Tea, Grand Millennium KL
Words: Sandrina Duniau Photos: Monica Tindall For my idea of a perfectly sweet afternoon… follow me! Our journey begins at the Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur in Bistro 160. Choose a table (check the insider tip further down for the best table) and order the Scr…
Olivier Pistre, Executive Chef, Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Olivier Pistre In this interview, Olivier Pistre shares some stories from behind the scenes in the kitchen and favourite food and wine pairings. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I started my culinary journey 25 years ago in my hometown in France. …