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Sandalford Wines Swan Valley, Western Australia Monica Tindall If you had to guess, where would you say the oldest wine regions in Australia are? The Barossa? Margaret River? Neither of the above. It’s the Hunter Valley in NSW and the Swan Valley in Western …
Sandalford Bar & Restaurant, Swan Valley Monica Tindall One of the hottest restaurant reservations in the Swan Valley is a seat at Sandalford Bar & Restaurant. On the weekends, there’s a line out the door of walk-ins hoping for a table. Even on weekdays, t…
Maya Maya at Mandoon Estate, Swan Valley Monica Tindall Considering the beauty of the Swan Valley and its proximity to both the airport and Perth, it’s surprising just how little luxurious accommodation is found in the area. The region is teaming with beautiful v…
Wild Swan at Mandoon Estate, Swan Valley Monica Tindall Wild Swan at Mandoon Estate is our first stop in Swan Valley. The restaurant has once again earned a prestigious Chef Hat in the 2025 Australian Good Food Guide, solidifying its place among the top 1% of Austra…
COMO The Treasury, Perth Monica Tindall Our first COMO experience was in 2011, dining at the award-winning Nahm restaurant in Bangkok, created by legendary Chef David Thompson in conjunction with COMO hotels. Not long after it opened, we stayed at COMO Point Yam…
Boy Fazy – Head Mixologist Blue, EQ Kuala Lumpur In this interview, Mohd Norfazryne Bin Mazlan (AKA Boy Fazy) shares his rise in the food and beverage industry and some hair-raising stories from behind the scenes. What do you do? I’m the head mixologi…
Valentine’s Day 2025 Kuala Lumpur Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate love than with a romantic dinner in Kuala Lumpur? Whether you’re looking for a cosy Italian restaurant, a fine dining experience, o…
Pinky’s Rottnest Island, Western Australia Monica Tindall I have to admit that the reason we’re at Pinky’s Rottnest Island is because I was dying to meet the quokkas! No, not the 2004 comedy of a similar name, but the island’s most charming resident! These s…
Hearth Restaurant Perth – Chef’s Counter Monica Tindall We hit the WA culinary trail with a running start on our first evening in Perth! We’ve scored seats at Hearth Restaurant’s Chef’s Counter and are ready for a personal introduction to gourmet Western Austral…
Hakurin TTDI – Japanese Restaurant Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Matt Wehner Sometimes, you bookmark spots and cross-check reviews to search for a great meal. Other times, you are pleasantly surprised. That’s what we experienced when we glided throug…
Enoteca Vino & Cucina – A Taste of Italy in TTDI Words: Caroline Lai Photos: Peter Tan At the quieter backstreet of shop lots facing the Taman Tun Dr Ismail local residences, we found Enoteca Vino & Cucina. This unassuming Italian eatery occupies both the g…
Humboldt Bar & Kitchen – Bukit Damansara Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Peter Tan Humboldt is the hottest (or perhaps the coolest) bar and kitchen to hit Kuala Lumpur this year! Inspired by the Humboldt Current, which flows along the Pacific Coast of So…