Justin Chong In this interview, Justin Chong, co-founder of Conti’ cocktail bar in Taman Desa, shares a little about life behind the scenes. What do you do? I make drinks at Conti’ during the night! How did you get into the industry? An unhealth…
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Black Ginger Thai Restaurant -The Slate
Black Ginger Phuket Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Black Ginger might be the style of restaurant you’d suppose is recommended by tourists for tourists. With its beautiful wooden restaurant set above a fan palm-lined lake and unique entrance wh…
The Evolution Menu at Mandarin Grill – KL
The Evolution Menu at Mandarin Grill – KL Words: Alison Christ Photos: Rich Callahan Last month Monica, Rich, and I were invited to a walk-around media launch of the Evolution at the Mandarin Grill, one of Kuala Lumpur’s iconic and award-winning fin…
Italian Restaurant Old Malaya – Luce KL
Italian Restaurant Old Malaya – Luce KL Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Rich Callahan The strip of eateries at Old Malaya, nestled in the shadow of KL Tower and sparkling in their century-old colonial architecture, feel like home even if you’re visiting f…
Wine Bar & Restaurant Desa Sri Hartamas – Copaa
Wine Bar & Restaurant Desa Sri Hartamas – Copaa Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Rich Callahan It says a lot about Jon Chew’s boundless energy and passion for his new venture that we’re back here to sample a new menu only five months after he first …
Backstage – Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort
Backstage Food Theatre Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Fully embracing the resort-wide theatrical ambience, Backstage Food Theatre is fun and fresh. An industrial design concept with textured metals, slatted roof features with pendulum spot…
Save the People – Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast
Save The People – Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast Monica Tindall The realization that saving the planet is not really the issue of our time but rather that it’s saving the people, is gradually making its way into the collective consciousness. Planet Earth has p…
Malaysian Restaurant Langkawi – The Gulai House
Malaysian Restaurant Langkawi – The Gulai House Words: Alison Christ Photos: Monica Tindall It’s our first night at The Datai in Langkawi, Monica and I are happy to be staying for three glorious nights in a beautiful rainforest villa. The pro…
December Degustation & Festive Menus Champignons
December Degustation & Festive Menus Champignons at Oasis Words: Alison Christ Photos: Rich Callahan I had the pleasure of dining at Champignons at Oasis for the first time almost one year ago at the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs holiday dinner last December. I was a …
The Dark Horse Bar & Grill, Sports Bar Kuala Lumpur
The Dark Horse Bar & Grill KL Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan “Be Nice or Leave” – the sign in neon lights pretty much sums up the experience at The Dark Horse Bar & Grill in KL city centre. It goes beyond encompassing a place where everyone feels w…
Lips Carpenter – Customizable Sustainable Lipstick KL
Lips Carpenter – Customizable Lipstick! I’m always trying to find ways to reduce the amount of waste I produce and hence play at least a small role in taking care of our earth. One of the most challenging areas to do this though is with make-up. While pai…
ELLO! Pita KL – Healthy Pita Pocket Meals Delivered
ELLO! Pita KL Monica Tindall ELLO! Pita KL, the pandemic baby of Brick House Group and the little sister of @pokok.kl, has just launched. Serving pita pockets packed with wholesome ingredients on bread baked fresh daily, these handfuls make excellent light meal…