Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Words: Polly Szantor Makan Kitchen chose the perfect name for their Weekend High Tea Buffet to celebrate the commemoration of Merdeka and Malaysia Day. “Shiok” is a Malay expression meaning sheer happiness and pleasure; these days it’s often used to describe ou…
*** NOTE This service is currently unavailable (February 2015). Not fond of crowds or queues, when we first heard of Asia World Indonesia’s VIP Fast Track Arrival Assistance, we were head over heels with the prospect. Having had long waits on prior travels to Ba…
Words: Kristin Cosgrove Photos: Monica Tindall {What is Cava? Put simply, Cava is a sparkling wine from Spain made from traditional Spanish grapes, using the same method as Champagne.} Anna Codorniu Through the end of September, Cava takes center stage at …
Accommodation, food and drinks are available for all budgets in Phuket but here we summarise our favourite luxe locations in: Dubbed the “pearl of the Andaman” Phuket is not only home to a wealth of beautiful beaches but also to a stunning collectio…
Sungeeta Singh and Monica Tindall G3 Kitchen & Bar is a cozy cafe and pleasant find in the heart of Bangsar. With a menu filled with predominately Western style dishes, but distinctive Asian influence, we found ourselves reminiscing about some …
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall For those looking for a day or afternoon of ultimate pleasure seeking, away from the beach, with preferences on the pampering and taste bud tempting side, we’ve put together a little sequence of joy for you to try. Monica and I en…
SIX Cocktail Bar, Bangsar SIX Cocktail Bar, Bangsar Words by Manveen Maan Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) There seems to be a never-ending list of choices for some after work bar chill out spots in Bangsar, and its newest addition looks to be giving it…
The Pavilions One of the highest points in Phuket holds the island’s most secluded and romantic resort, The Pavilions. This adults-only property promises a fun and intimate experience for all guests and it’s one of those rare spots that has it all: quality foo…
Assortment of Mooncakes by Concorde Hotel and Casa del Rio Melaka Mooncakes at Casa del Rio, Melaka – Most Creative Packaging Mooncake season is upon us and it seems the competition to have the most creative packaging just keeps increasing every year. Casa …
Dubbed a ‘water palace,’ Kriya Spa breathes peace and tranquility from the moment we arrive. Wide cement tiles form a path over a pond, sided with cascading water features and verdant rows of manicured reeds and trees, and leads us to the open-walled spa lobby. A sm…
Executive Chef Sandro Falbo Interview with Executive Chef Sandro Falbo, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I was still a student when I chose to pursue my passion in culinary at the age of 14. It was a very young […]
La Juiceria Juices – fresh, tasty and a wonderful blend of carefully chosen ingredients La Juiceria By Sarah Ross Jones La Juiceria is one of a kind here in Kuala Lumpur, offering fresh, cold-pressed, raw juices and juice cleanses. There are options for eve…