Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: The Yum List Damansara Utama is one of those areas of town where little eateries and bars are popping up all around the block. Local residents have kept a few tasty treats under their hats for a while now but word is starting to leak […]
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall Entering the downstairs bar of DC Restaurant through the understated, dark chevron panelled entrance is akin to stepping through a wardrobe and discovering Narnia. There is something very magical and luxuriou…
Kuala Lumpur had a bad case of the caffeine jitters earlier this year. Three days of it, to be precise. Malaysia’s 2nd Cafe Malaysia exposition was held at the MATRADE Exhibition Centre from January 14 to 16, 2016. This three-day long exhibition showcased an inter…
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: The Yum List As a KLCC resident it takes a lot to convince me to go to Bangsar, especially with Friday night traffic. When Monica suggested Bobo KL however, I was intrigued by the concept, especially when she mentioned …
Words: Huong Tran Photos: Monica Tindall Designers are in a league of their own. They see light, colour and composition in a way that brings life and subliminal beauty to a space that no ordinary human being could conceive. Take the small rooftop space of the Mé…
Words: Sarah & Ross Jones Within the past few years, the craft beer market has exploded in Malaysia. Without going on too much of a hunt, KL beer lovers can find craft brews from Australia, Scotland, Japan, and the US at various venues around the city. There are …
A few weeks back we visited Energy Day Spa to check out some incredibly good value packages for February. Today I return to try some specialty treatments. Location is convenient. Perched on the fourth floor of Great Eastern Mall, it’s easy to grab a bite of lunch, ru…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: The Yum List I’ve always been adventurous when it comes to watersports and there are few things I haven’t tried. However, for sure flyboarding is something new for me. Balancing on a board held up by jets of water? Sounds like som…
Words: Monica Clear Photos: Monica Tindall The inviting awning outside THYME Kiara, British HomeStyle Kitchen, invites us to Eat, Drink, Chill, and this new two-story restaurant provides just the right package for that. There is pleasant outdoor seating o…
Words: Kristin Cosgrove Photos: Monica Tindall In Ampang on an unassuming row of businesses catering to expats and local residents, one eatery recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. This is quite an admirable feat in the highly competitive KL food a…
Regular readers should know at least two (some cheeky rogues might claim more – not mentioning any names…) things about me: 1. I’m highly interested in ethical and sustainable practices. 2. I’m rather health conscious. (or a greenie and a health nut as my mu…
Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Monica Tindall Visiting a Malaysian mall is always an experience – hundreds of stores, thousands of people and never enough parking. For an introvert like me, it’s all a bit overwhelming. Luckily, as a 37-year survivor in an ext…