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The Curious Gardener – The Sphere Bangsar South Words: Kitty Noble Photos: Monica Tindall Hidden behind a shed door, accessed by pulling a shovel attached to the wall, is a tropical oasis of all manner of hanging plants. There is an abundance of potted herbs, suspe…
Mizukami Collective at The Chow Kit Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan The second concept under the Mizukami Collective celebrates Malaysian flavours via spins on classic cocktails at The Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur. Master bartender Shawn Chong’…
Five Places to Get a Great Cocktail in KL Monica Tindall With well-seasoned (read old) tastebuds, I find it harder to get a cocktail I like these days. I prefer the clean flavours of classics over anything too complicated. I don’t need a fancy garnish but do ap…
Mizukami Highball: Be Like Water Words: TJayPhotos: Rich Callahan This year has been disruptive, to say the least. For many, it has been a time for introspection, reflection and action. There is a famous interview with Bruce Lee, where he advises us to be like wate…
Find the Hat: Frank’s Bar Words: T.Jay Phots: Rich Callahan Frank Sinatra once said, “Cock your hat, angles are attitude.” Frank’s Bar, a homage to old blue eyes is also a nod to the speakeasies of the Prohibition Era. A bespoke cocktail menu and the alluring classi…
The Cabinet Bangsar Words: Kitty Noble Photos: Rich Callahan I have to confess that The Cabinet, which officially reopened this month after a two-month renovation, was my first foray into a cigar lounge. I’ve seen them on the telly, so had a pretty good idea what t…
Halloween in KL 2020 – The Deceased Words: Kitty Noble Photos: Rich Callahan With Halloween 2020 just around the corner, what better place to get into a spooky mood than a visit to the eerily named bar, The Deceased? It’s one of the many hidden bars dotted arou…
A Journey of Six Senses Bottled Cocktails at Jann Words: Kitty Noble Photos: Rich Callahan What’s better than going out for cocktails? Having cocktails delivered to your door of course!! Four Points at Sheraton have made this a reality at their Jann bar. Whether e…
Tiga Cocktail Bar Ipoh Monica Tindall In days past, properties in Ipoh often had an upstairs residence, a shopfront on the main street and a back lane entrance. The backstreet room was frequently rented out for additional income and housed many a tasty noodle and s…
Atas Speakeasy Ipoh Monica Tindall Claiming to be Ipoh’s only authentic 1920’s American-style speakeasy, the team at Atas focus on craft cocktails, good conversations and sustainability. Found in Jalan Theatre, the cocktail bar is only accessed with a reserv…
Da Bao, Petaling Street Monica Tindall The latest opening in Petaling Street is well-deserving of the hype. Da Bao is a funky Chinese restaurant and bar with a lively, contemporary setting just down from Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown. Offering …
Troika Sky Dining Mr Chew’s Chino Latino Bar’s New Home Eat Chino, Live Latino Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan There’s no need to be disappointed that Mr Chew’s Chino Latino Bar has closed in the WOLO Hotel as they are now even more conveniently loca…