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Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall When Monica asked me to review Açaí Lab, I hadn’t heard of this wonderberry so I did a quick Google search and found its other names – the youthberry and ‘Botox in a bottle’. Sold! I couldn’t wait to try it. Açaí Lab […]
This is no easy task, but here we attempt to round up some of our most memorable gourmet experiences for 2016 in Kuala Lumpur. A Little Farm On The Hill – a memorable and beautiful day trip from Kuala Lumpur – incredibly tasty food all made from their very …
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall With a Starbucks on seemingly every corner of the city, it’s easy to believe that coffee is as ubiquitous as nasi lemak. And it is. However, if you are on the hunt for GREAT coffee, for skilled baristas, for speci…
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall It took me all year to discover, but finally I have found my personal favourite café of 2016. The best thing about it – it’s healthy, vegetarian and the food is so satisfyingly tasty. Plus there are lots of decadent t…
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall This charming eatery in Desa Sri Hartamas has been home to more of my breakfasts than my own dining room since I’ve been living in the neighbourhood, so when Monica invited me to review the place, not only was I deligh…
There’s something that you might not know about me. I am responsible for Hugh Jackman’s muscular physique. You know, those pumped up shoulders and big broad chest you saw in the movies Australia and Wolverine? Yep. That was me. Well, maybe it wasn’t directly me. It …
Words: Robin Pascucci Photos: Monica Tindall Levy Li, owner of The Good Co. is on a mission to prove that healthy meatless food can be as tasty and attractive as its meat-filled equivalents. And she’s got me convinced. This brand new café in Bangsar is as attracti…
Set in the tranquil and cooler climate of Janda Baik, A Little Farm on the Hill makes a beautiful day trip and welcome green escape from Kuala Lumpur. Run by husband and wife team, Lisa and Peter, the hosts at this organic farm, restaurant and event space offer regula…
Words: Robin Pascucci Photos: Monica Tindall It’s hard to explain to non-vegetarians what an unexpected joy it is to have your choice of any item on the menu without having to ask what meat-based items might be hidden among the ingredients in the dishes. But th…
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall The bright and airy warmth of this healthy eatery provided welcome respite from the apocalyptic scale rainstorm that was raging outside on the afternoon of our visit. Aquamarine walls lined with pretty pallet shel…
Words: Craig Selby Photos: Monica Tindall Ola Bowls … us over with Great Flavour Shopping can be tough work! Lucky for us, Pavilion’s latest kiosk, offers us reprieve in this hot Malaysian weather. In need of a tasty, icy cold snack to keep up the energy levels, w…
On the Quest for Fuss-Free Healthy Eating Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall With a new location, come some pleasant surprises. Organica Lifestyle is one of my favourite healthy eating (and relaxation) spaces – somewhere to go when you want to get back …