Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
STG Boutique Cafe STG Boutique Café @ Old Town Ipoh The revival of Old Town Ipoh has seen the introduction of a number of exciting outlets in recent years, and the up-scaling of some older well-loved places too. On our first visit we were charmed by the creative crew a…
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I was an Executive Producer at a film production company in my past life. That job allowed me to travel quite extensively, and I’d always find some time to squeeze in a visit (or more) to a coffee […]
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Happiness comes in many forms, one of which for me is finding a great deal. Since the demise of Mediteca’s Wine and Cheese Happy hour, I’ve been languishing for want of somewhere to end the week with panache. But Quivo’s new Happy …
Aisling Cullen and Monica Tindall Nestled in a row of shop houses in a leafy and peaceful setting is Kenny Hills Bakers, a new bakery specialising in stone milled flour and organic ingredients for their breads and pastries. The interior very much reflects the ar…
LS Yip, Founder of Beans Depot Interview with LS Yip, Founder of Beans Depot What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am a coffee roaster cum barista. After leaving the corporate world as a HR Manager, I first conducted research on the local coffee […]
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall If you’re in the mood to while away a few hours, grazing on wholesome and tasty paninis, salads or pasta dishes whilst sipping on fresh smoothies or a great coffee or two, head to TTDI’s Pickle and Fig where the …
Louise Miller and Monica Tindall If you are heading for BEAM (an acronym for Bean Expedition at Manufactory) expecting only a decent brew with delicious cake, you will have seriously underestimated this place. What lies in store is significantly more than good c…
Words: Dominique Montiel Photos: Monica Tindall Greeted by the strong smell of roasted coffee and the warmth of a homey locale, I prepared myself for the boutique feel of Roast Factor Glee. Situated in the outskirts of the city, more specifically Ba…
What’s the best/worst part of your job? The best part of my job is reaching customers from around the world and having them walk out the door happier than when they first walked in. The worst part of my job is when people abuse the “Customer is always righ…
Words: Margaret Elizabeth Photos: Monica Tindall Many of you will already know and love Acme Bar and Coffee (ABC) so you will be as excited as I was to see what new creative twists appear in their Good Seed, spring menu. Stepping into ABC you feel quality in the si…
We arrive at dusk to Hemingway’s Bangkok and note the bungalow literally glowing. Not just from warm lighting illuminating its frame, but too as a result of the rare golden teak wood from which it was constructed in the 1920’s. This beautiful, near century old b…
Words: Margaret Elizabeth Photos: Monica Tindall Seven Cups is an oasis of tranquility in the intriguing and bustling Empire Mall. Owner Eve Von developed her love for coffee on business trips and wanted to be able to imbibe delicious and unique coffees …