Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Words by Patricia Podorsek, Photos by Monica Tindall Big occasions often merit big celebrations, and sometimes a grand buffet bubbly brunch is in order. But small occasions deserve some festive spirit as well. If you’re looking to share some modest bubbles wit…
Every year around this time fine dining restaurants unite to showcase their creations and encourage Malaysian diners to explore the culinary excitement of what’s happening right here under their noses in the Malaysia International Gourmet Festival. T…
Sungeeta Singh and Monica Tindall IPPUDO turned 30 and we decided to join the celebrations with their great Happy Hour deals! We came for the cocktails, and soon proved that happy hour doesn’t have to be just beer and greasy pub food. IPPUDO has developed an innov…
Aisling Cullen and Monica Tindall Italian food is a staple favourite here in KL but after eating copious amounts of spaghetti al’ olgio and pepperoni pizzas, a welcome change is needed. Enter Pizzolo, a new modern Italian restaurant from the owners of Torii, wh…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall If you like a chilled out place with a very distinct colourful vibe and absolutely scrummy rustic style food at reasonable prices, then Le Café Memoire should be right up your street. Sitting on the covered balcony a Sunday aft…
Ross and Sarah Jones, and The Yum List (Monica Tindall) When guests walks into Livello Uno they are greeted with bright cheery colors and a warm, homey feel. The Italian-Malaysian, family-run restaurant is splashed with the colors of Italy. From the decorative c…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall We came to Mercat right after it opened and fell in love with this tiny corner of Barcelona parked on the sidewalk location just opposite Bangsar Shopping Centre. Co-owners Jorge and David are so committed to authenticity of at…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall ‘If loving food makes me a foodie then does loving wine make me a winey?’ asks Monica, Oeonophile is too long, wine lover too complex, Australians do love shortenin their words. There is a whole book on Aussie slang you know! But w…
Genting is celebrating their golden anniversary with a Food Tour of France promotion. Last month we were fortunate to partake in an exceptional degustation menu by Chef Frederic Prouvoyeur with wines paired by the number one wine merchant in France, Barton &…
Eugenie Chan and Monica Tindall Driving into The Club, you feel as if you’ve stumbled into a secret hiding place. Ample parking is an immediate bonus, and a short tree-lined stroll soon has you in the sophisticated lobby. Immediately, the outside hustle and bustl…
Staying in town this long weekend? We think you should take advantage of fewer cars on the roads and get out to explore the city. Here’s our list of: Top Five Things to Do in Kuala Lumpur This Weekend (Click on the title links for full details, maps, prices and […]
In Australia, bottling wine from a premier vineyard with your own label is a fashionable thing to do. Bespoke branding is one thing, but curating your own blends to form a signature collection? This takes passion for a good drop to a whole new level. The team at Sauja…