Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Party at Providence, The Intermark Providence @ The Intermark Words by Manveen Maan Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Having not set foot in a club in a while, my inner cool kid (I‘m going on the assumption that I still have one) started getting excited at the th…
Way Modern Chinois Way Modern Chinois, Damansara Heights Pleasant intrigue shapes our visit to Way Modern Chinois from start to finish. Way, the Chinese character, means something special and, Chinois is just a fancy way of saying Chinese in French. We find the c…
Lofty ceilings, grand golden chandeliers and majestic furnishings imbue a feeling of greatness in Lai Po Heen. Private rooms are splendid but our preferred tables are those by the window overlooking the manicured gardens and fountains of KLCC Park. In the eve…
Words: Araceli Barrera Arismendi Photos: Monica Tindall It was a gorgeous Sunday morning in Kuala Lumpur, perfect for tickling my senses and spirits with a delightful journey of aromatic coffees, soothing teas, and scrumptious café style food…
It seems buying wine from a supermarket, or even a specialty wine store, these days is getting more and more challenging. There is a never-ending supply of wines from across the world and rarely anybody available to assist with choosing. As my pockets ar…
One of the few elegant dining restaurants to stand the test of time, Le Midi French Italian Restaurant, in Bangsar Shopping Centre has undergone some changes since our last visit. A new chef, Andrea Alimenti now heads up the team. On our first visit we fell in lo…
Words: Kristin Cosgrove Photos: Monica Tindall I’ve always enjoyed my meals at La Risata, whether pizza with the kids or a romantic dinner out with my husband. The food is consistent and the convenience of the Ampang location is a huge plus. I also like the ambie…
Naked Restaurant and Bar Down-to-earth with a touch of glam, might sum up the atmosphere and menu at Naked Restaurant and Bar in Plaza Damas. The feel is casual, but a stroke of bling brightens the interior. Subtle twists are added to familiar dishes making them spe…
Words by Kristin Cosgrove Photos by Michelyne Callan and Kristin Cosgrove Faux greenery and wooden tables with benches are nestled within the food stall area, giving the ambiance of an indoor park. The larger seating area is designed around the frame stru…
No signage, other than a small plaque indicating this property is a member of Secret Resorts, marks the gate. A friendly, but thorough, security guard checks us off on his arrival list and we park inside the compound. Villa Samadhi Paper bark trees narrate an ench…
Tamarind Hill Restaurant, Thai-Burmese Cuisine A candlelit stairway winds up to the entrance of Tamarind Hill restaurant. Red Chinese lanterns hang from the bamboo-lined path and the sound of running water gets stronger as we ascend. Torches and candles glow i…
Frozen Yogurt? Yes please! Snow Factory Words by Caning Jaramillo Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Wandering around the newly revamped Avenue K last week, my wife and I were on the hunt for a good quality travel bag. My wife has much enthusiasm for walking and …