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Nadodi, Vegetarian Menu, 15-Mile Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall I like to think I know something about Indian food. Sure, any foodie with a penchant for curry can claim to know something about the subtlety of her favorite chicken tikka or …
Monica Tindall KL has such a vibrant food and beverage scene that it’s only with consistent concerted efforts that restaurants can keep up with guests’ ever-changing preferences and constant desire for something new. Swinging into the festive season and embra…
Words: Chris Moore Photos: Monica Tindall With the revitalization of The Row in Kuala Lumpur, a host of chic and neo-traditional dining options have slowly begun to emerge in the heart of the city. One such venture is 2OX: a contemporary French bistro designed to …
Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Wine and food are the ultimate partnership. They each bring very different qualities to the table, but when well matched they bring out the best in each other, accentuating the other’s better qualities whilst d…
Words: Margaret Elizabeth Photos: Monica Tindall Just arriving at the Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur is exciting. It is like a step back in time to the 1930’s when luxury, style and elegance were all the rage. Greeted by friendly and professional doormen in white …
Words: Chris Moore Photos: Monica Tindall Take a walk around the interweaving streets and alleyways of Desa Sri Hartamas and you will find an eclectic mix of establishments. From dry-cleaners, to massage parlours, to coffee shops, to a seemingly endless var…
Words: Alison Brand Photos: Monica Tindall Entering the world of The China Bar KL is like venturing into old East meets new East, with a large pinch of the Subcontinent and Malay Peninsula thrown in for excellent taste and good measure. If you are in the market fo…
Derek Smith – Saffron Coffee, Luang Prabang Derek Smith, general manager of Saffron Coffee, shares his story and that of the work they do with the local community in Luang Prabang. What do you do, and how did you get into the industry?I work for Saffron Coffee …
Monica Tindall Known for selling the best and widest selection of European style breads in Kuala Lumpur and some hearty sit-down meals, Der Backmeister German Bakery has become a go-to spot for lingering weekend brekkies and a weekly stop for picking up bread and …
Monica Tindall Newly opened and well-located, Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara is poised as an excellent choice of stay for business travelers but too makes a great weekend staycation for KL residents. The stylish digs of a suite at the hotel is our home for the week…
Monica Tindall I’ve had no less than five people compliment my skin in the last couple of days. “Monica, you have beautiful skin.” “Mon, your skin is flawless.” “How do you maintain such a glow?” I’m not bragging here, my skin “glo” is not all my doing, I’ve had a […]
Monica Tindall Keeping the French art de vivre alive, l’aperitif at Le Bar, Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara, runs from 6 pm to 8 pm daily. The stylish lounge bar on the lobby level of the hotel is surrounded by wall to ceiling windows that look out onto a peaceful water […]