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Heli Lounge Bar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Where Do These Steps Lead? Heli Lounge Bar Heli Lounge Bar Words by Araceli Barrera Arismendi Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Immersed in an expatriate bubble in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where people from all over the world mix and mingle and participate in …

Vineria.IT, Bangsar Shopping Centre

Vineria.IT, Italian Hospitality Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall *Vineria is now closed My obsession with the Golden Girls is no secret to my colleagues. That timeless classic in television history featuring four women in their golden years… There’s …

Raffles Singapore

“While at Raffles, why not visit Singapore?” Mention Singapore and the name Raffles won’t be far behind it. Or it is the other way around? An icon on the island, Raffles has a reputation as being one of the world’s finest hotels. Over 125 years of experience has mai…

Tiffin Room, Raffles, Singapore

To encounter an elegant slice of Singapore’s colonial heritage, Tiffin Room at Raffles should be on your “essential to-visit” list. Well noted for its fine service, graceful ambience and a generous spread of Asian and international cuisines, it’s fashionabl…

VCR, Coffee and Cake, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur

VCR Entrance VCR, Coffee and Cake Words by Sarah and Ross Jones Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Named after the device that was the source of much entertainment and frustration in our youth, VCR provides only pleasure for diners of this vintage style café of…

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Elegantology Gallery and Restaurant, Publika, KL

Food, fun and fashion combine at one of Publika’s most hip restaurants, Elegantology. Supporting young artists, both in the field of clothing and accessory design and, in the kitchen, Elegantology provides a platform for up and coming Malaysians to showcase th…

Hotel Penaga, George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Hotel Penaga Hotel Penaga –  The Arts, Greenery and Comfort, All in One Beautifully Restored Heritage Property A Green Surprise in George Town The grounds of Hotel Penaga are a refreshing surprise amidst the sultry concreted George Town centre. Thr…

Best Speakeasies/ Hidden Bars, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

We like those out of the way bars, the kind where you have to know someone to find out about them in the first place. KL is starting to pop with some real hipster spots worth hunting down. Some call them speakeasies, we just think they’re fun. Here’s a list […]