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Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall It’s no secret that Chinatown’s got some of the hottest night spots in KL these days. It’s also no secret that we all love the excitement of speakeasies with their hidden entries and speciality cocktails. It’s not a …
Words: Maggie Casey Photos: Rich Callahan As I stepped into the elegant foyer of OpenHouse KLCC, I felt as if I was walking into a movie set. The elegant spiral staircase, the plethora of fabrics and textures, and the myriad of vibrant colours immediately ooze s…
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan “Eat, Drink and Get Lucky” A cheerful and funky new addition to the Changkat scene is Lucky Tora. Located in the trendy street between No Black Tie and Feeka, it walks in stride with the cool kids on the block. Vibrant in th…
As I look back over 2018 and give thanks for all of the wonderful gastronomic opportunities provided for me in Kuala Lumpur, I am darn impressed not only with the number of new restaurants opening their doors this past year but perhaps even more so by the growth of the […]
Words: Maggie Casey Photos: Monica Tindall There is something special about Christmas in the tropics. As a Canadian expat, there always seems to be a part of me that longs for a winter wonderland Christmas but celebrating in Malaysia soon shoos that idea away as he…
Super Ramen Sri Petaling Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Super Ramen brings a taste of Japan to Sri Petaling with their rich bowls of ramen with creative twists from around the world. It’s not only ramen that is drawing the crowds, though: a trendy sett…
Words: Karen Callahan & Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan A well-mixed drink evokes strong memories. Just the perfect amount of sweet can take you to that idyllic beach vacation, or that splash of cinnamon can transport you back to family holidays. Spend…
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Richard Callahan I like surprises. I mean, who doesn’t? So, I when I find myself walking through Chow Kit on a Tuesday afternoon looking for a promising new restaurant, I am pleasantly surprised to find it behind a shield of trees a…
Words: Nathaniel Jay Photos: Rich Callahan “Toto, I Don’t Think We’re in a Cafe Anymore” Wizards at Tribeca is not anything I expected. It looks like a cafe that is open and bright with sleek, simple furnishings. The color palette is a tranquil …
‘The highest rooftop bar in Kuala Lumpur’ Words: Tania Henry Photos: Monica Tindall Kanye West’s song ‘All of Lights’ instantly came to mind when I thought back to my experience of the ultra cool and swanky bar, Vertigo, 59 levels high in the sky. Vertigo is one o…
Words: Craig Selby Photos: Monica Tindall The Eighth Avenue in Publika is a friendly, chill out kind of place. It has a nice mix of expats and locals, great ambience and comfortable seating for long nights of eating, drinking and chatting. Positioned as a place …
Monica Tindall Mandarin Translation Fu – prosperity Luck – happiness Cantonese Translation when the Words are Pronounced in English Fu Luck – pants drop I’ve always thought that the naming of a bar would be a diverting task, and I bet the owners of Fu Luck Bar used li…