Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Monica Tindall THE place for all-day breakfast in Singapore is Wild Honey. Formed out of the simple love of the morning meal, Wild Honey, open since 2009, has become an institution in Singapore. Acknowledging limitless possibilities and drawing inspiration fr…
Monica Tindall Located in the shining new alcove of South Beach Avenue, Alchemist Beer Lab is grabbing drinkers by the taste buds with their uniquely infused local brews. Sixteen lustrous glass towers form a kaleidoscope of tasty infusions steeling the attenti…
Monica Tindall For foodies and gourmet travellers, a dining experience at Pollen in Singapore’s Garden’s by the Bay should be high on the to-experience list. It would be easy for a restaurant in such a stunning location (inside the Flower Dome!) to present averag…
Monica Tindall A rare gem in Singapore is found in the boutique hotel, Villa Samadhi. Set in the 22-hectare Labrador Nature Reserve, the property offers uninterrupted greenery and an intimacy in lodgings infrequently found in the ever-growing island city. Res…
Expecting immigration and taxi queues, wondering where I can find an ATM and how to track down a cab that takes credit cards, tired and not in a particularly enthusiastic mood to navigate these trivial dilemmas by myself, I exit arrivals at Singapore’s Chan…
“Food. Thoughtfully Sourced. Carefully Served.” Offering nine different dining areas, mezza9’s Sunday Champagne brunch at the Grand Hyatt Singapore is a popular weekend affair. This institution has even made it to the inaugural edition of the country’s Mich…
Words & Photos: Kirsten Durward Ideally placed minutes from a new MRT station in the up and coming heritage district of Little India, this charming and quirky boutique hotel takes advantage of the features of a period building and enhances them with clever cr…
Say the name Ritz-Carlton and immediately I think of glitz and glam. Overlooking Marina Bay and its associated iconic landmarks, the location certainly promises to fall in line with the luxurious reputation of this brand. Recent renovations, flawless service …
When I think of Singapore I often think of shopping, and our latest hotel stay on the island of purchasing paradise proved a central hub from which to engage in some serious retail therapy. Park Hotel Alexandra, houses a three-storey shopping mall in the very same b…
Equally well known for both its progressive modern food and inventive cocktails, Tippling Club was high on our list of ‘to visits’ in our recent Singapore weekend getaway. Both gastronomy and beverage make it into the world’s ‘best of’ lists, gaining places in As…
When our favourite sommelier tells us of a ‘must visit’ bar or restaurant, we have no choice but to rush to make a reservation. He’s never led us astray – behaviourly perhaps on occasion, but never have our taste buds been disappointed. So when he demanded tha…
We can usually find an excuse for a cocktail at just about anytime of the day, but it’s Friday night, we’re at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, and have been promised a journey across the seas with signature Colony cocktails – no excuse needed. Colony, the hot…