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 […]
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Recipe for Shangri-La Pimm’s Cup Cocktail, Arthur’s Bar, KL
This version of the classic British cocktail was created at Arthur’s Bar & Grill for its opening on Christmas Eve 2010. The original cocktail is served with ginger ale whereas this edition is mixed with Sprite and, Shiso Shochu is added in order to bring smooth…
Whisky Tango Foxtrot, Whisky and Cigar Bar, Avenue K, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Nikka Whisky from the Barrel at Whisky Tango Foxtrot Whisky Tango Foxtrot Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by the Yum List (Monica Tindall) WTF IS ALL THE FUSS ABOUT? So shrieks the typeset on the website of Whisky Tango Foxtrot, the newest in KL’s slowly mushroomin…
Barlai, Pudu, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Barlai Barlai is now closed and has been replaced by Pahit. Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall On a recent hunt for great cocktails in Kuala Lumpur, I stumbled across the recently opened Barlai. A special little place, with drinks that remind me both of hom…
Ales and Lagers, Craft Beer Publika, Solaris Dutamas, KL
Ales and Lagers – Lager than Life Words: Sam Gibbs Photos: Monica Tindall As a reasonably down to earth Australian, the honourable beer has been part of my life for a considerable period of time. As with most Aussies, we love a delicious cold brew and generall…
Strip Juice – Freshly Pressed Juice Delivery
So fresh and without preservatives or additives of any kind, these juices are to be consumed within 3 days of delivery. Strip Juice offers orange, pomegranate and grapefruit juices at RM23/bottle. STRIP JUICE Words and Pictures by Kristin Cosgrov…
Mr. Brooks, Bangsar Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Mr. Brooks Lounge Mr Brooks @ BSC Words by Manveen Maan Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) ‘Speakeasy’ is a term that is thrown around a fair bit these days. Make no mistake, Mr Brooks is not one of them, despite boasting a ‘hidden’ locale. “Look for the purple […]
Stratosphere, The Roof, 1 Utama, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Stratosphere, The Roof Up in the Stratosphere Words by Craig J Selby Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Viewing Petaling Jaya from an open rooftop some 30-something stories above 1 Utama and its surrounding districts is quite an awesome experience. Ignorin…
Providence, The Intermark, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Party at Providence, The Intermark Providence @ The Intermark Words by Manveen Maan Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Having not set foot in a club in a while, my inner cool kid (I‘m going on the assumption that I still have one) started getting excited at the th…
Wine Talk with Room Service, Wine to Your Doorstep!
It seems buying wine from a supermarket, or even a specialty wine store, these days is getting more and more challenging. There is a never-ending supply of wines from across the world and rarely anybody available to assist with choosing. As my pockets ar…
Domaine Charles Audoin Marsannay Rosé, 2011
Domaine Charles Audoin Marsannay Rosé 2011 Domaine Charles Audoin Marsannay Rosé 2011 from Artisan Cellars The perfect colour for love, this rose from Burgundy, France is a pretty gift to share with your loved one this Valentine’s Day. Produced from the Pinot No…
Cocktail Recipe – Altopiani Arrosto, Ril’s Bar, Bangsar
James Barker-Morgan of Ril’s Bar Bangsar shares with us one of his favourite cocktail recipes. Altopiani Arrosto It doesn’t happen very often, but when a spontaneous and creative collaboration between the bar staff and a guest happens, amazing th…