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Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Everyone has a different picture in his or her head when it comes to French cuisine. Some will immediately jump to thoughts of Michelin stars, crisp service and high-class wines. Others conjure up images of steami…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall It doesn’t seem like a year already since we last tasted cocktails at SIX, Cocktail Bar in Bangsar. We hear there are new cocktails featured every three months so perhaps we should make more regular visits to this d…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall No secret to regular readers that Ashley’s is one of Monica’s favourite spots to grab a bite around town. But this is my first visit, and I’m keen to see what all the fuss is about. I’m already loving the light fresh …
Louise Miller & Monica Tindall Having absolutely loved everything about this fabulous healthy haven when we first discovered it back in March this year, we were delighted to be invited back but also a little anxious to hear that the menu had changed. Hoping th…
Hannah Staley and Monica Tindall As my husband always says ‘it’s all about the story’ and DR.Inc, pronounced ‘Drink’, certainly tells a good story. Situated on a quiet leafy street in Bangsar, a visit to this laid back café allows its customers to experience a ‘sho…
Hannah Staley and Monica Tindall We think the coolest thing to hit Jalan Kemuja this month is 44 Bar. Currently taking up residence within DR.Inc, Bangsar and presenting a unique drinking experience to the city, this place should definitely be on your end of year ‘…
Shaun Humphries and Monica Tindall With so many delicious Italian food options in Kuala Lumpur, it can be tough to stand out. However, it’s a challenge that motivates and excites Portofino’s owners Keli and Luca everyday. “Our goal is to make great, homemade and …
Monica Clear and Joe Tremarco Vino meets Grill. What’s not to like about this pairing? Mediterranean tapas buffet from the acclaimed La Bodega BSC restaurant, coupled with a fine and diverse selection of wines from Wine Talk – an online wine delivery service staf…
Sungeeta Singh and Monica Tindall IPPUDO turned 30 and we decided to join the celebrations with their great Happy Hour deals! We came for the cocktails, and soon proved that happy hour doesn’t have to be just beer and greasy pub food. IPPUDO has developed an innov…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall We came to Mercat right after it opened and fell in love with this tiny corner of Barcelona parked on the sidewalk location just opposite Bangsar Shopping Centre. Co-owners Jorge and David are so committed to authenticity of at…
Mercat Barcelona Gastrobar Bangsar Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Mercat is one of our favourite little finds, perched on the pavement opposite Bangsar Village II. From the first, we were in raptures over the creatively styled food but now that wine and oth…
Han Sen Hau and Monica Tindall *** Sadly, La Mexicana is now closed. The first thing you’ll notice as you set foot in La Mexicana’s new outlet along Jalan Telawi in Bangsar is the explosion of colour: only Mexicans would have the ingenuity to line acid pink barstool…