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Indigo Blue Mansion Monica Tindall My oh my has the restaurant at Cheong Fatt Tze had a makeover. Our last visit was to a lovely, antique setting with a kitchen serving Cantonese food. Indigo The Blue Mansion has been revamped and is now a beautiful contemporary din…
Eastern & Oriental Hotel Penang Monica Tindall As history continues taking its twists and turns, one thing has remained constant on the island of Penang; the reputation of the Eastern & Oriental Hotel. Established in 1889 by the Sarkie’s Brothers, the p…
Java Tree Penang Monica Tindall Named after the oldest living species of the tree on Penang island, Java Tree restaurant connects to the past not only in title but also in function. Located in the Eastern & Oriental hotel, both the menu and setting celebrate a r…
Afternoon Tea Eastern & Oriental Hotel Penang Monica Tindall Afternoon Tea at the Eastern & Oriental Hotel Penang has been a must-do for as long as I can remember. With recent renovations replacing the former location of 1885, with the newly established …
Farquhar’s Bar Monica Tindall The recent renovations of the Heritage Wing at the Eastern & Oriental Hotel in Penang have also brought about a revamp of Farquhar’s Bar. Transformed from an old-school pub to a stylish cocktail bar (and losing that nasty Penang …
Archipelago Penang Monica Tindall Archipelago, a hidden bar in Penang, makes daytime drinking acceptable and early nights doable. Running from 10 am in the morning, Archipelago serves coffee and cocktails until late afternoon (soon to be open in the evenings t…
Big Blue Holidays Monica Tindall Oh boy, I do love to travel, but it can be exhausting doing all of the planning. I refuse to partake in group tours but at the same time like to have a local “in” on where to stay and what to eat and do. […]
Norm Café Georgetown Monica Tindall As are many of the most interesting things in Penang, Norm Café is hidden away. In what used to be a steel warehouse, tucked into Lebuh Carnarvon, this charming café, bright and cheery during the day, has a different identity at n…
88 Armenian Penang Monica Tindall Heritage and comfort are found in 88 Armenian, a luxury boutique hotel in Georgetown, Penang. Honouring the past while making the most of modern-day conveniences, this property is the perfect mix of history and luxury. 88 Armen…
Copper Bar & Restaurant Monica Tindall Penang continues to up the game with yet another restaurant and bar set to leave its mark on gourmet registers; Copper Bar & Restaurant. This newly opened dining and drinking cove sports a sophisticated setting, co…
Macalister Mansion Penang Monica Tindall There’s no doubt that Penang is filled with beautiful boutique hotels, each with their own character and charm. With so much choice, you could easily stay in a different property on every visit. We have a special fo…
Gen Georgetown – Pushing the Boundaries of Penang Cuisine Monica Tindall Exciting things are happening in the culinary scene in Penang! Just one of many is the relocation of Gen in Georgetown, a restaurant serving contemporary Malaysian cuisine, from Le…