Surprising and unexpected – who knew that good food could be found at the Holiday Inn?! The Mix, their semi fine dining outlet, has been opened for about one year now and going hand in hand with the name, is quite the amalgam of concepts – bar/ nightclub/ …
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Chocolate Bar, Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The beautifully refurbished lobby lounge The Chocolate Bar! Chocolate dim sum Chocolate Raspberry Cremeux Belgium chocolate truffles Chocolate Lolliops &nb…
Where to Stay in Langkawi?
A few of you have asked what places I’d recommend for accommodation in Langkawi. Mostly we’ve always stayed on Pantai Cenang, as I like to be within walking distance of cafes and restaurants and right on the beach. So, of the places IR…
After Ate Dessert Bar, The Intermark, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Five desserts and a number of cocktails later two ladies left After Ate happily satisfied. Featuring, from the Speciality Dessert Menu: Sticky Date Pudding with vanilla ice cream – simple, sweet, sticky; Banoffee Pie with coffee ice …
Aussie Pubs for Hearty Food, Australia
Eagle Heights pub, family and dog friendly. 🙂 As mentioned in previous posts, Australia is not the cheapest place to eat out. Aussie pubs though often offer big meals at not so big prices. If you’re willing to go with the daily specials you could easily get a h…
Makan Kitchen, Double Tree Hilton, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Makan Kitchen, in the Double Tree Hilton, is an ideal place to take guests who are only in town for a short time. You can experience Chinese, Malay, and Indian cuisine all in one spot and not worry about unaccustomed guests’ tummies adjusting to the local bugs …
Cake Shop, Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
So it’s clear from the beginning – I love macarons! For me it’s all about a perfect combination of crispy, chewy and gooey. But, being THE sweet of the moment, KL is flooded with them and they’re not all praiseworthy. Too many just donR…
Sudu Christmas Buffet, Hotel Hilton, KL Sentral, Malaysia
I’m enjoying what big hotels are doing with buffets these days. It seems that smaller portions replenished more often has become the trend. I’m hoping this also means less waste, but it definitely means fresher food. Sudu, in the Hilton at KL S…
Clancy’s Fish Pub, Fremantle, Western Australia
When in Fremantle don’t miss the Zydecats play at Clancy’s Fish Pub every Sunday evening from around 7 pm. The band is super together and they play a lot of real toe-tappers. There is a great atmosphere with a mish-mash of people. This is a fun time for ev…