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Tired of cookie cutter menus and mirror concepts, the philosophy of EIGHT, Johor Bahru’s premier dining and events venue, “innovate, never imitate,” filled me with hope from the onset. Once the state’s most highly regarded restaurant, recent renovations in 20…
Joni Kerr and Monica Tindall Monica sums up our visit to Skillet@163 as “pleasantly unexpected. It’s rare to be surprised in the KL dining scene these days, but, wow, this spot has turned out to be an undiscovered gem!” Just a short distance from the heart of KLC…
Mercat Barcelona Gastrobar Bangsar Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Mercat is one of our favourite little finds, perched on the pavement opposite Bangsar Village II. From the first, we were in raptures over the creatively styled food but now that wine and oth…
Eugenie Chan and Monica Tindall Driving into The Club, you feel as if you’ve stumbled into a secret hiding place. Ample parking is an immediate bonus, and a short tree-lined stroll soon has you in the sophisticated lobby. Immediately, the outside hustle and bustl…
Words: Kirsten Durward Pictures: Monica Tindall It seems that the new theme for dining in KL these days is a modern take on the traditional plate sharing concept. Aka Chochin Izakaya is the latest in a slew of fresh and vibrant casual dining locations spr…
Dining in the Dark KL Patricia Podorsek and Monica Tindall “Eating in the dark? No thanks.” “Oh, no. I like to see what I’m eating.” “Not interested.” Along with a polite smile and a nod, these are the typical reactions I’ve received from people when I tell them about …
Kirsten Durward & Monica Tindall If you are seeking a ‘beyond tapas’ evening but feel like something looser than a formal dinner, if you are waned of saccharine drinks and sky bars, if you want to try something fresh and new, then I can only suggest that you head …
We ascend to the Upper Deck of Tanzini in the GTower and are greeted with elegant environs framed with glass walls on the roof of the building. Mirrored ceilings reflect long strings of warmly glowing light bulbs, and extra-long golden curtains drape from the tw…
Tanzini, on the 28th floor of GTower, breathes a romantic, elegant dining ambience in the evenings. Warmly lit with candles and soft lighting, smoothly tuned with soft jazz rhythms, and abuzz with happy diners, the mood is amorous and joyful. Tanzini Lounge C…
Terraces, A la Carte Menu, Sheraton Mirage Resort & Spa Gold Coast Colour Your Plate, Vegetarian and Some Decadent Dishes Too! For our second night at the Sheraton Mirage Resort and Spa Gold Coast we opt to try the a la carte menu at Terraces. Check out our previo…
We think Woo Bar is one of the coolest bars in Singapore. Besides the creative interior, cocktail combos and presentations score high on the inventive scale too. Here’s a photo memory of what we consider to be one of the most fashionable bars in the city. &nbs…
Chef Richard Ekkebus’ career had nowhere to go but up with his apprenticeship beginning under the tutelage of Michelin-star chefs Hans Snijders and Robert Kranenborg. Meticulous selection of ingredients and a passion for giving traditional French cuisi…