Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall One can only expect the best from one of the premier hotel operators around, and recent newcomer to the KL scene, the St. Regis Kuala Lumpur, is certainly no exception. This elegantly appointed hotel is welcoming …
Words: Caroline Lee Photos: Monica Tindall The premise and promise of a Drift brunch is a leisurely afternoon of love and laughter with free flowing food and drink from a menu meticulously curated, and meant to be shared amongst friends and family. Robert Gil…
Breakfast started off as a simple affair for me. It took off with Kellogg’s under my parents misguided belief that an excess of sugar and milk would keep me awake in school; graduated with the fast and easy roti found at mamaks everywhere; enlightened to incorporat…
Words: Katrina de Laszlo Photos: Monica Tindall Family is at the core of the Pâtissez philosophy. It is founded by a family, and they like to think of and treat their customers as part of the Pâtissez family too. Their strong social media presence lends itself to …
So you know those ridiculously insane shakes that have been posted all over social media? The ones that make your hips grow and mouth drool just with the images? The glass jars that are filled so high that a cascade of saliva inducing ingredients spill over the top, d…
Words: Katrina de Laszlo Photos: Monica Tindall Before reading any further, answer this question: What are the first five words that come to mind when you think of ‘Australian coffee culture’? Go… These were my answers: Melbourne. Trendy. Innovative. Aromas. …
An Unsolicited Guide to Opening a Cafe in Kuala Lumpur Patricia Podorsek, inspired by conversation with Jason & Shaun at the Yellow Brick Road Photos: Monica Tindall PART ONE: Establish terms of success. 1. Dream big. Select a name that represents an epic j…
Words: Kristin Cosgrove Photos: Monica Tindall Arriving at the newly revitalized The Row on Jalan Tun Razak, I feel like I’ve stepped out of KL and onto a European city sidewalk, where hip patrons might sit al fresco enjoying a Sunday morning glass of bubbly …
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall With a name like “RGB and the Bean Hive,” this café located in a quiet neighborhood near KLCC conjures up images of The Hundred Acre Wood and a silly bear who gets his head stuck in a jar of honey. And, like the fairy […]
Shaun Humphries and Monica Tindall As a product of the 1980s, I know all about VCRs. For those of you not so familiar with the decade of hair metal and zipper ties, a VCR was an oversized electronic device that allowed you to play movies at home. It was an […]
Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall We have been misled. There we were, at The Lobby, sheltered from the tropical storm, surrounded by muffled chatter and the clinking of glasses, thinking that the only items we had to go through for brunch would be the …
Seems Plaza Damansara has benefited from a slew of new openings this year, alongside some well-standing oldies. Here’s a handful of places we think worth visiting in the area. Click on the title links below for full details. French Baker, Excellent Brunch …