Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Louise Miller and Monica Tindall Escaping the horribly hazy streets of KLCC to experience G Hotel’s effortlessly elegant Tanzini restaurant provided a much needed injection of serene purity to our hitherto polluted evening. We breathed clean lung-filling si…
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall There are views, and then there are VIEWS. Many restaurants in KLCC can boast views of the park, the twin towers, the skyline. But how many can boast views of ALL of these, through floor-to-ceiling windows at ey…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall A little known secret to savvy drinkers in KL, Nobu does delicious cocktails. And yes, you can visit just for a drink. The main restaurant has a delightful bar with incredible Twin Tower view, so close through the panoramic wind…
Monica Tindall My first meal at Nobu Kuala Lumpur disoriented me somewhat. Being one of the most talked about restaurants in the world, located in a prime position in KL and with rumours of extravagant pricing, I felt excitement but als…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall It’s at times like this that I reflect on the diversity and contrasts easily found in Malaysia, this morning found us gazing at the sea over the Malacca Straits, tomorrow I will be feasting from street stalls, but tonight we are s…
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I’m a Spanish Chef. Definitely there are two main reasons I entered the world of gastronomy: my passion for food, and my mother cannot cook 🙂 Share with us an interesting story from behind the scenes. In one […]
Kristin Cosgrove and Monica Tindall The best keeps getting better as La Scala, a regular on The Yum List “best of” lists, welcomes new chef Emil Sassolini, straight from Italy. Chef Emil has a passion for fresh and wholesome ingredients, sourcing local veggies a…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall New Spanish chef de cuisine, Miguel Huelamo Estrada, has spent the last few months at Svago developing his concept of a refined international menu that features the best in local ingredients. Eschewing fusion cuisine as too c…
“Just real, honest food and artisan coffee” Continuing our search for healthy delivery services, we come across London Sandwich Co. in KLCC. Run by the same crew who started Boost Juice, the focus of this outlet is fresh handmade sandwiches, healthy snacks an…
Looking to make an unforgettable impression this Valentine’s Day? Imagine: having a reservation at one of the most talked about restaurants in the city; waiters attired in suits offering superb service; dining tables dressed with the finest cutlery and gla…
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall The elegance and contemporary feel of the bright and airy restaurant area are what characterise my first impression of Cedar on 15. The glossy black lacquered tables, red and cream upholstered chairs and meta…
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am a chef. I create recipes, train cooks and cook happy food for all who visit me at home or at our restaurants. I have always been attracted to the kitchen as in my family all happens […]