Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
The Literary Man – Óbidos Hotel Monica Tindall I found my happy place at The Literary Man – Óbidos Hotel: shelves and shelves of books (over 45 000!), lush temperate gardens, delicious food and local wine – all just steps away from the medieval village of Óbidos. My H…
Book & Cook -The Literary Man – Óbidos Hotel Monica Tindall Book & Cook restaurant, located in The Literary Man – Óbidos Hotel, combines the love of literature with local cuisine and Lisboa wines. Large arches and books lining the walls from …
Francesco Fedrighi In this interview, Francesco Fedrighi, Head Chef at Horizon Grill at Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur, shares his journey in the industry. What do you do? I’m the head chef at Horizon Grill, Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur. How did you get into the indus…
Adega Cooperativa da Lourinhã: Portuguese Grape Brandy Monica Tindall Adega Cooperativa da Lourinhã (ACL), situated in gorgeous Lourinhã in the Lisboa wine region, is a tribute to the long tradition and superb workmanship of brandy-making in Portugal. Found…
Adega Viúva Gomes Winery Monica Tindall We’re greeted at Adega Viúva Gomes by José Baeta, owner of the winery established in 1808, with over 200 years of history. Located in the enchanting village of Almoçageme, in the parish of Colares in Portugal, the pro…
Adega Belém Urban Winery Monica Tindall Located in the riverside district of Lisbon, Belém, Adega Belém Urban Winery combines the rich heritage of winemaking with the vibrant urban energy of the city. Housed in a former car repair shop, founders Catarina and Dav…
Mama Shelter – Rooftop Restaurant & Bar Lisbon Monica Tindall Mama Shelter’s rooftop restaurant and bar is one of the hippest spots to catch stunning views of the city and the Tagus River in the heart of Lisbon. The sky terrace boasts a rela…
Hotel Britania – Art Deco Boutique Hotel in Lisbon’s Historic Centre The Hotel Britannia Art Deco, located amid Lisbon’s historic district, is a monument to the city’s rich architectural history and classic beauty. This boutique ho…
Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi Monica Tindall Abu Dhabi is a growing global city that offers visitors a unique blend of culture, grandiose architecture and modernity. The city’s strategic location makes it an excellent transit point for travellers on long-haul flight…
Neo Shun Zheng In this interview, Neo Shun Zheng, co-owner and head chef of Et Cetera KL, shares his entry into the industry and thoughts on Kuala Lumpur’s food and beverage scene. What do you do? I am in charge of creating the food menu for Et Cetera KL. How […]
Noku Phuket – Private Pool Villas Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall The only way I can describe the feeling of arriving at Noku Phuket —the wave of calm, the soft rustling of leaves, the gentle fragrance of Thai red tea being prepared for guests—is aki…
A Modern Peranakan Night – Phuket Words: Han Sen HauPhotos: Monica Tindall We’re used to surprises. Rather, we like to think it comes with the job. Being part of a culture that continuously reinvents itself, it is not really surprising when a novel ingredie…