Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Combining a stylish upscale bar (Beauty) with a hearty and carnivorous menu (Beast), the BIG group’s latest venture is a sophisticated rendering of the Intermark original. Opened late in 2015, this Damansar…
Words: Bob Busk Photos: Monica Tindall Valentines Day…. A day of romance, chocolates, roses and romantic dinners at candle-lit tables with soft music, and fine wine. Very traditional. But what if you want to step away from traditional? What if you want to add a lit…
Words: Monica Larrieu Photos: Monica Tindall Who knew a revolution was brewing in a sleepy corner of a Petaling Jaya ‘burb? Moreover, that it is taking place at a sleek but laidback, unassuming dining joint? Hello! By Kitchen Mafia is ready to rock the foundation o…
Looking for ideas for the perfect gift this February? The Yum List gives you some suggestions… Hand Crafted Chocolates Some might say flowers and chocolates are overrated, but not if the sweet treats come from the Chocolate Concierge. Chief chocolatier N…
Wellness Retreat Ipoh Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall If you are aching for a break from the city, but don’t want to travel too far, and want the luxury of a total wellness retreat without having to get on a plane, then a two-hour drive from Kuala L…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Everyone has a different picture in his or her head when it comes to French cuisine. Some will immediately jump to thoughts of Michelin stars, crisp service and high-class wines. Others conjure up images of steami…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall The Spa and Wellness Centre at the Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat is definitely well named. From the moment you enter The Banjaran grounds, you feel your cares slipping away as you are cocooned in this natural haven …
Huong Tran and Monica Tindall As the colourful tidbits of the yee sang salad go flying in the air, tossed by long chopsticks, pulled up higher and higher, with boisterous laughter and shouts of prosperity, long life, health, more salary, more travels, a promotion …
If you’ve read any of our recent articles, you’ll know that Skillet@163 is what we consider one of the hottest openings for 2015. Located on the ground floor of Fraser’s Place and hemmed with greenery, its high ceilings and window walls offer a fresh cheery haven in …
Words: Kristin Cosgrove Photos: Monica Tindall Valentine’s Day is coming, the day when we try to find the perfect way to say, “I love you” and “You are appreciated,” to our spouse and significant others. In a world where even a few minutes of alone-time is scarce a…
Words: Hannah Staley Photos: Monica Tindall As a child my favorite chocolate bar was Bounty as I loved coconut and it was one of the few chocolate bars to come wrapped in two individual halves providing a sense that you were getting just that little bit more. Jus…
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Some years before I moved to KL, I visited as a tourist and my host took our group of friends to the SkyBar for a sunset drink overlooking Malaysia’s iconic landmark. From the moment I tiptoed around the swimming po…