Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
The Art of Haute Cuisine at Rendez-Vous Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall It is no secret, I am in love. From the moment I tasted my first boeuf bourguignon, my first tartiflette, my first moules marinières and my first soupe à l’oignon I fell hard. Je su…
We do love local and we’re excited to see many more gourmet goodies being proudly made and distributed right here in Malaysia. Here’s our list of current favs: Amazin’ Graze Selling healthy snack foods, Amazin’ Graze makes a deliciously creative collection of nu…
I can’t help but hum Fred Astaire’s classic tune, Puttin’ On The Ritz when I think of the Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur. For over a decade it’s been our hotel of choice for classy Champagne brunches, dinners with internationally acclaimed chefs, and some of the most ex…
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Carnivorous gourmets bear a distinct advantage when it comes to fine dining experiences. Chefs at high-end restaurants love to present their artistry with oysters, quail, lamb, and other former creatures wi…
Spa Village of The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur has had a makeover! I thought it was rather fabulous before the change, so I’m curious to see how they could possibly make it better, and at the same time try out a new one of their signature experiences. Stepping into the …
Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Monica Tindall As someone who’s currently floating through life, meeting a guy like Eddie Ng is a bit of an inspiration. As owner and head chef of REI Contemporary Sushi, Eddie knows exactly what he’s meant to do on …
A leisurely afternoon tea for me is almost as decadent as an afternoon nap. In this hectic over-scheduled world that I hurtle through, slowing down to luxuriate in time-honoured tradition feels a hedonistic pleasure. Donning a floral frock, sipping tea from chi…
Ginza Tenkuni, Kirin Ichiban-inspired Tempura Omakase Menu, The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur Monica Tindall Only available until the 12th of June, is perhaps the most expensive meal I’ve had the fortune of consuming in Malaysia. Prized ingredients, masterful chefs …
Word: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall “A chef who says she has nothing to learn from others can close her doors.” said chef Nathalie Arbefuille to us when elaborating on her culinary educational journey over the years. Nathalie is not your “run …
Words: Kristin Cosgrove Photos: Monica Tindall Too often, especially when it comes to fine dining, vegetarians are forced to pick at the breadbasket and order a side of veggies. Forget having a balanced meal, you’re lucky to find “pasta with red sauce.” But n…
Words: Monica Larrieu Photos: Monica Tindall Situated in Old Bangsar’s Lorong Kurau, Barat is an alluring option for vegetarian elegant dining in Kuala Lumpur, which, for some time, was a significant gap in the industry. Inspired by Mediterranean tapas and m…
Words: Kristin Cosgrove Photos: Monica Tindall The TTDI area is brimming with happening eateries these days, from fine dining to secret watering holes. In a quest to hit them all, The Yum List recently managed a trip to Bowery Petit, where Malaysians can get a bite …