Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Featuring a differently themed buffet with a focus on authentic Malaysian tastes and locally sourced ingredients, make sure you are hungry if heading to Charcoal at The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur of an evening. Enjoy the fres…
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall There are views, and then there are VIEWS. Many restaurants in KLCC can boast views of the park, the twin towers, the skyline. But how many can boast views of ALL of these, through floor-to-ceiling windows at ey…
Kristin Cosgrove and Monica Tindall Don’t you just love it when the best gets better? Long considered a favorite on the Italian food scene in KL and an expat favorite when it comes to Sunday brunch, Neroteca is now offering bubbly brunch in the newly opened Plaza Da…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall I just love how in KL there is a constant whirl of food and cultural events. The Ritz Carlton group has been particularly active in this and I’ve enjoyed Peruvian gastronomy and Middle Eastern delights amongst others thanks to t…
Monica R. Clear and Monica Tindall Some of my best dining memories are relaxed, lingering brunches with friends on a slow Sunday morning, perhaps after a late night of fun, where the coffee flows and the Sunday edition newspaper is passed around in between conver…
Dunes Cafe at the Shangri-La Hotel Dubai has a great breakfast buffet. Recently given an overall, the range and quality of items in the morning line up is rather extensive. More to come on the hotel in upcoming posts, but for now, here’s a photo memory of some o…
Breakfast in The Dining Room at The Datai Langkawi is one of the best, if not the best we’ve tried on the island. Everything is made from scratch and the chefs lift the average hotel buffet options to gourmet heights. More on The Datai will come in posts next wee…
With the support of the celebrated design team from Japan, Tofu Inc., Hyatt Regency Kinabalu’s latest revamp sees their all day dining outlet, Tanjung Ria Kitchen, in tip-top condition creating a stylish and comfortable location to enjoy both western and lo…
Shangri-La Bangkok’s Horizon Dinner Cruise along the calming waters of the Chao Phraya River is a splendid launch to any stay in Bangkok. Cruising past many historical buildings and monuments, such as the Grand Palace and Temple of Dawn, guests enjoy an overv…
Chef Carlos heads the kitchen at Makan Kitchen, ensuring everything is of top-notch quality, and just as equally important, that staff interact and communicate with guests Featuring local favourites from Chinese, Malay, Indian and Pastry kitchens, Makan Ki…
Where’s the Mad Hatter? – Shook! Mad Hatter’s Champagne Brunch Photos: Monica Tindall A leader in the arena of champagne brunches, Shook! at Feast Village in Starhill Gallery opened a new themed brunch this past Sunday with all the great fo…
Terraces Restaurant is one of the pioneers in delighting diners with extravagant seafood buffets on the Gold Coast. Open since 1987 they have a long held reputation for showcasing one of the freshest spreads of the fruits of the sea in the city. Also serving as the r…