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gēn 根 Penang Monica Tindall gēn 根 Penang has changed locations since the publication of this article. Check out their new digs in The Prestige Hotel here. It used to be that Penang was known for its incredible array of street food. Home cooks making the same dish for o…
Monica Tindall One of the most memorable meals we’ve had this year is at Dining Room, Macalister Mansion, Penang. The Chef’s Tasting Menu sees an “eight” course (eight in inverted commas as with canapés, amuse bouche, palate cleanser and petite fours, it’s more l…
Monica Tindall Instagram fans should add an additional 30 minutes to their dining reservation when visiting the Living Room at Macalister Mansion, Penang. There are so many nooks and corners, bits and pieces, lighting features, interesting flooring, quirky o…
Monica Tindall A beautiful setting for afternoon tea is found at the Living Room, Macalister Mansion Penang. An almost blindingly white colonial façade is contrasted with vibrant green sculpted shrubs and trees. The wonderful scents of jasmine and frangipani …
Simply beautiful. Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa is summed up in these two words. Set on (an unheard of these days) 30 acres of beachside land, the magnificent property is encircled by lush verdant grounds. Century old rain trees shade expansive lawns an…
Life can get a little hectic in these modern times. Technology should be making our lives easier, however, it oft has the opposite effect. Constant connection puts us on call 24-7, and instead of lightening our workloads, just provokes us to do even more. It can be h…
Words: Caning Jaramillo Photos: Monica Tindall Having spent a peaceful first night at the stunning UNESCO award winning property, The Blue Mansion, I awoke refreshed and ravenous. I’d been blissfully dreaming all night of the delicio…
“Near the secret alley way café, things happen in the Narrow Marrow.” Squished between two senescent shop houses in busy Carnarvon Street, Narrow Marrow percolates with charm and character. Lovingly made-over by an architect and interior designer team (Alv…
Lush hill views on one side and seascape glimpses on the other, Gravity rooftop bar, is the latest and greatest in Penang’s bar scene. Perched atop the newly opened G Hotel Kelawai, on the 24th floor, the sky bar promises a night to remember. We arrive just as the s…
Housed in the glorious former residence of Cheong Fatt Tze, The Blue Mansion, this fine dining restaurant serves refined modern Cantonese cuisine reflecting the lavish love for life held by its namesake, a jet-setting aristocrat of the late 19th century. Ro…
Maison D’hote – Homestay “the French way”! Between the popular heritage district of Georgetown and the touristy beach area of Batu Ferringghi, lies the quieter more residential area of Tanjung Bungah, and the highly recommended h…
French tunes always hum from the speakers at Croisette Café, but we’re especially enjoying today’s playlist. Folk accordion tunes send our thoughts to riding bikes through the French countryside, stopping off in a small town to pick up warm baguettes and cof…