Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
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…
We do love our decadent desserts and you can’t get a much richer ending to a meal, or more luscious accompaniment to a cup of coffee, than a plump sweet slab of cheesecake. Here’s our favourites in our personal list of: Best Cheesecakes in Kuala Lumpur (…
By Sarah and Ross Jones, and Monica Tindall Quality craft beer is more frequently creeping its way into Malaysia, and The Great Beer Bar is one of the unique places leading the charge. The environment of The Great Beer bar is reminiscent of many a small gastropub in …
Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall None of my reviews so far have ever begun with an imperative but that’s about to change: go to Panchos. If you’re planning to skip lunch because of a busy schedule, don’t. Go to Panchos. If you’re tired of having p…
Words: Kristin Cosgrove Photos: Monica Tindall Having lived in KL for four years, I had long given up hope of finding a good salad bar (or ANY salad bar for that matter) where one could custom-build a healthy salad covered in beautiful fresh veggies, a da…
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…
Swiss Garden Hotel and Residences Malacca were our digs for the night we covered the recent Grand Opening of La Bodega Malacca. The hotel is new, and as such everything is looking clean and sharp. Rooms are complete with all the amenities you’d expect of a hot…
LS Yip, Founder of Beans Depot Interview with LS Yip, Founder of Beans Depot What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am a coffee roaster cum barista. After leaving the corporate world as a HR Manager, I first conducted research on the local coffee […]
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall If you’re in the mood to while away a few hours, grazing on wholesome and tasty paninis, salads or pasta dishes whilst sipping on fresh smoothies or a great coffee or two, head to TTDI’s Pickle and Fig where the …
Patricia Podorsek and Monica Tindall Just steps off the train at KL Sentral lies the artsy and cosmopolitan Le Meridien hotel, icon of chic accommodations around the world. Simmered in style and sass, the splashy color and mixed seating of the arrival area known …
The Revolution Has Begun! Coffee aficionados are becoming increasingly spoiled for choice with the uprising of the micro-roasting industry in Malaysia. Consultation with a local expert notes no less than 12 boutique roasters around the city. That’s not to m…
Words: Dominique Montiel Photos: Monica Tindall Greeted by the strong smell of roasted coffee and the warmth of a homey locale, I prepared myself for the boutique feel of Roast Factor Glee. Situated in the outskirts of the city, more specifically Ba…