Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall *** La Scala is no longer open. La Scala is aptly named, for a delightful sensation of understated theatricality pervades from the moment you step out of the glistening black elevator. Make your grand entrance betwe…
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Villa Danieli and Santa Margherita Wine Pairing
Villa Danieli Meravigliosa Esperienza – Santa Marherita Wine Paired Dinner at Villa Danieli Words by Lisa Mangelsdorf Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) An unforgettable dining experience is never just about the food. There must be the perfe…
Interview with Mauro Bellodi, Executive Chef of The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia
Mauro Bellodi, Executive Chef of The Westin Resort Nusa Dua Mauro Bellodi, Executive Chef of The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, shares his story with The Yum List. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I’m the Executive Chef of The Westin Resort …
Interview with Chef Andrea Alimenti, Executive Chef of Le Midi, Bangsar Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Chef Andrea Alimenti, Executive Chef of Le Midi Chef Andrea Alimenti, is the new Executive Chef of Le Midi. Here, he spends a few minutes with The Yum List sharing his kitchen stories and philosophy on food. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I’…
Villa Danieli, Wood-Fired Menu, Sheraton KL
Villa Danieli, Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Villa Danieli Invites You for Authentic Italian Delicacies, Cooked Fresh from the Wood- fired Oven Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Although Villa Danieli is a hotel restaura…
Le Midi, French Italian Restaurant, BSC
One of the few elegant dining restaurants to stand the test of time, Le Midi French Italian Restaurant, in Bangsar Shopping Centre has undergone some changes since our last visit. A new chef, Andrea Alimenti now heads up the team. On our first visit we fell in lo…
La Risata, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Words: Kristin Cosgrove Photos: Monica Tindall I’ve always enjoyed my meals at La Risata, whether pizza with the kids or a romantic dinner out with my husband. The food is consistent and the convenience of the Ampang location is a huge plus. I also like the ambie…
Pressroom Bistro, Josper Grill Menu, Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur
Words by Kirsten Durward Pictures by the Yum List There are few more fun ways to while away the minutes waiting for your dinner company than watching your fellow homo sapiens go about their day. Scurrying shoppers and dawdling diners weaving through Pavilion’s b…
Marini’s on 57, Valentine’s Day Menu, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
View from Marini’s on 57 Marini’s on 57, Valentine’s Menu Imagine the most stunning location for a romantic date as you can… My mind conjures white linen clothed tables dressed with tall wine glasses reflecting the soft glow of warm lighting. I see …
Mediteca, Bubbly Brunch, Fraser’s Place, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Mediteca, Fraser’s Place MEDITECA Mediterranean Wine and Tapas Bar Saturday Bubbly Brunch Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) (Mediteca has changed management since this article. We have not yet been back to check out the lat…
Bubbly Brunch, Prego Branzo Brunch, The Westin KL
Prego’s Branzo Bubbly Brunch Words: Kristen Cosgrove Photos: The Yum List Combine a traditional Italian lunch (“Pranzo”) and an all-you-can-eat brunch, throw in a party atmosphere with plenty of drink options and you’ve got Prego’s new Branzo Bubbly Br…
Graze, Hilton Kuala Lumpur Hotel, Malaysia
Graze Graze, Hilton Kuala Lumpur Hotel One of the best value hotel restaurants in the city, Graze has proven a roaring success since its opening a few months back. Serving quality modern European cuisine, in a bistro style environment, with panoramic city and …