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WOW: The Cultural District, Porto – World of Wine, Portugal Monica Tindall WOW: The Cultural District in Porto, also known as World of Wine, is a multi-faceted cultural destination that opened in 2020. Housed in the charming town of Vila Nova de Gaia, just a…
IN.FI.NI.TU.DE Wine Dinner -The Yeatman, Portugal Monica Tindall Weekly wine dinners with Portugal’s premium producers are nothing short of what you’d expect from a hotel with the acclaim of “Best Hotel Wine List in the World!” The Y…
Mira Mira by Ricardo Costa Monica Tindall Mira Mira, the brainchild of esteemed Chef Ricardo Costa, is a culinary treasure housed in World of Wine (WOW): The Cultural District in Vila Nova de Gaia. Chef Ricardo Costa, renowned for his innovative approach to Portu…
Golden Catch – WOW: The Cultural District Monica Tindall Golden Catch is an excellent seafood restaurant in the main square of Wow: The Cultural District in Porto. Offering both alfresco dining and an air-conditioned glass-walled indoor area, it’…
Chez Flo Cafe – Jalan Pudu Lama, KL Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Monica Tindall It’s pretty obvious if you find yourself walking along Jalan Pudu Lama, about a 15-minute stroll from Pavilion and Bukit Bintang, that it’s an area poised to be the next go-to locati…
Adeeb Palil In this interview, Adeeb Palil of Anon, a local produce-driven casual dining restaurant at Ground Coffee in Uptown Damansara, shares his entry into the industry and current plans. What do you do? I’m the head chef at Anon and Ground Coffee, wher…
Douro Wine Region – Quinta da Soalheira, Portugal Monica Tindall Look at the header photo. Were you thinking, “Wow, those Asian rice terraces look dry?” The successive steps along the slope could easily be mistaken for parts of Asia. However…
Vinho Verde & Why It’s the Perfect Wine for Southeast Asia Monica Tindall Vinho Verde, the renowned Portuguese wine region located northwest of the country, is celebrated for its distinctive, young, and refreshing wines. Characterized by its hilly …
Torrié Coffee – Portugal Monica Tindall As a self-confessed javaphile, I’ve had the fortune of visiting several coffee plantations and roasting facilities around the world. However, most I’ve what I’ve seen have been smalle…
Toupeirinho Restaurant – Matosinhos, Porto Monica Tindall Ask any local where to go for seafood in Porto; the first answer is always Matosinhos! The coastal town lies just a short distance from Porto. It boasts some of the finest beaches and phenomenal res…
Daniel Restaurante – Home-style Portuguese Cuisine, Porto Monica Tindall One of the coolest things about hanging out with winemakers (besides fabulous company and great wine) is the “in” to restaurants that do both food and wine extraordi…
Exploring the Natural Beauty of Madeira – Top Things to See Monica Tindall Madeira is a Portuguese island in the Atlantic Ocean known for its verdant forests, dramatic coastline, and volcanic peaks. The island’s natural beauty is one of its biggest …