Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Stuck for ideas on how to show your appreciation for friends, family and colleagues this holiday period? How about some beverage themed presents for those who don’t mind a little tipple? You might even find some liquid refreshment here that you’ll want to gift yo…
Kristin Cosgrove and Monica TIndall Until recently Melawati was a coffee no-man’s-land where zombies roamed, unable to properly caffeinate in the morning. Well… in my mind anyway. But Western style cafés are at last creeping into the sleepy suburb, and The Yum L…
Spreading the message of love recently in Malaysia was Aussie soft rock band, Air Supply, in the finale of their 40th Anniversary World Tour. With songs including Lost in Love, All Out of Love, and The One That You Love, it was hard not to hold the hand of the […]
Hannah Staley and Monica Tindall We think the coolest thing to hit Jalan Kemuja this month is 44 Bar. Currently taking up residence within DR.Inc, Bangsar and presenting a unique drinking experience to the city, this place should definitely be on your end of year ‘…
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 …
In a recent trip to Johor Bahru a local foodie friend took us on a gourmet tour of his favourite spots in the old town. Here’s a run down of his most loved places to find the best local dishes. Hiap Joo Bakery and Biscuit Factory Line up for the […]
Words by Kirsten Durward, Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) An evening at Feast Village is always a pleasure, no matter which outlet you are enjoying. Gliding down the escalator in the grand atrium of Starhill Gallery towards what must surely be one of the mo…
Shaun Humphries and Monica Tindall With so many delicious Italian food options in Kuala Lumpur, it can be tough to stand out. However, it’s a challenge that motivates and excites Portofino’s owners Keli and Luca everyday. “Our goal is to make great, homemade and …
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I was in my mid-teens, growing up in Switzerland and as is the custom there at that age, I needed to take up an apprenticeship. I didn’t really have any clear idea of what I wanted to do, […]
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I don’t have any F&B background as I was only a 9-5 worker bee (client account executive) in the logistics industry in Singapore. It’s thanks to my brother Adrian, who invited me to venture alongside him …
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? During my younger years, I was a bar aficionado, especially enjoying the vast arrays of tastes and flavours that come to life through the many drinks on offer. When it came time for me to work, the bar business […]
“Without tradition, art is a flock of sheep without a shepherd.” Patricia Podorsek and Monica Tindall It’s not very often that you find a food blog beginning with a quote by Winston Churchill, but as much as rarity should be valued in a world that has become formulai…