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Kristin Cosgrove and Monica Tindall On a gloomy and rainy recent afternoon, Monica and I found ourselves in what has to be the sunniest corner of Melawati, Playground Coffeery. Like a bright orb in a starless sky, Playground Coffeery is bringing the Aussie coffee …
Shaun Humphries and Monica Tindall The moment I stepped into Acme Bar and Coffee on a hazy Saturday afternoon, I instantly felt myself relax. While I wouldn’t say it felt like home (it’s way too nice to be my house), the wall-to-wall windows, casual décor and …
Aisling Cullen and Monica Tindall A new cluster of restaurants have opened up in Mont Kiara at the base of the Verve Suites. Among those restaurants is La Casa, a cosy and homely space that lives up to its name. Arriving at La Casa, it was no problem to get […]
Eugenie Chan and Monica Tindall Compared to its neighbours, Garage 51 is immediately set apart with a bold exterior mural that just draws you to it. With an up-cycled interior, tonnes of natural light, great service, and food made with fresh ingredients – …
Ross Jones and Monica Tindall Tucked away in a small corner of Petaling Jaya is a place where coffee is a form of expression; it is spoken of reverently and given a royal treatment. This place, Beans Depot, has been open for quite a while and is the product of LS […]
Best Coffee on the Gold Coast The coffee culture on the Gold Coast has grown from strength to strength over the past half decade. Every year when we return we discover new places and find more people passionate about their craft. Here’s our most recent list of …
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…
Words: Dominique Montiel Photos: Monica Tindall When a restaurant’s name starts with the word ‘awesome’, it’s safe to say that you develop a sort of straightforward expectation of not only amazing food, but also service and atmosphere. I found myse…
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 […]
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…
Words: Eugenie Chan Photos: Monica Tindall A true hidden gem. Amongst the ever-increasing number and popularity of the TTDI area for hipster cafes, trendy joints and friendly pubs; Le Cafe Memoire provides a comfy, homey respite. Serving delicious, g…