Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Carnivorous gourmets bear a distinct advantage when it comes to fine dining experiences. Chefs at high-end restaurants love to present their artistry with oysters, quail, lamb, and other former creatures wi…
The Patisserie is an easy choice for a light meal when in the Bukit Bintang area. Escaping the frenzied city centre, The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur provides a peaceful haven, brandishing attentive service, fresh dishes, and a stylish setting. Mosaic floors are …
Word: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall “A chef who says she has nothing to learn from others can close her doors.” said chef Nathalie Arbefuille to us when elaborating on her culinary educational journey over the years. Nathalie is not your “run …
Framed with floor to ceiling bookshelves, humming with the soft strokes of a skilled pianist, and warmly lit with muted wall lamps, The Library is the latest food and beverage concept to be unveiled following The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur’s recent revamp. The d…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Press Room Bistro in Pavilion KL is always a favourite for delicious fresh food charmingly served in a casual setting. I’m intrigued tonight to see what the kitchen produces to complement the Passeport serie…
Words: Kristin Cosgrove Photos: Monica Tindall Too often, especially when it comes to fine dining, vegetarians are forced to pick at the breadbasket and order a side of veggies. Forget having a balanced meal, you’re lucky to find “pasta with red sauce.” But n…
Words: Monica Clear Photos: Monica Tindall Full disclosure: I am still learning about wines. Like anything else in life, it is a balance of knowledge and confidence – understanding what I am looking for in the balance, length, depth, complexity and finish of …
Words: Linnea Welker Photos: Monica Tindall Denmark, a beautiful country, consistently rates at the top of the ‘happiest country in the world’ lists. Known for Lego toys and the home of Hans Christian Anderson, it has become a major destination for foodies fr…
Portofino owners Keli and Luca need a new name for their partnership. I’m thinking of something like “The Vice Squad,” not because they police bad habits in Kuala Lumpur, but because they FOSTER them! On a recent Thursday afternoon, Monica and I sat down to all my fa…
Words: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall Theodor Falser is no stranger to the international world. His extensive experience abroad will definitely perk the eyebrow of a well traveled foodie. He is renowned for sharing his native Northern Italian cui…
Words: Monica Larrieu Photos: Monica Tindall Nestled in the first block of the main Changkat Bukit Bintang restaurant and bar strip, Pinchos is a spot that should not to be missed. Known in the restaurant industry for having introduced Kuala Lumpur to authenti…
Words: Monica Larrieu Photos: Monica Tindall Nestled atop the Pinchos Tapas Bar in Changkat Bukit Bintang’s rowdy main drag, Palillos is a novel fusion of East-meets-West, or more specifically, Spain meets Japan. The name itself, Palillos, literally mea…