Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Patricia Podorsek and Monica Tindall There are guests and then there are guests. As a beautiful hotel located in the heart of Bukit Bintang, the Westin has no shortage of them, but until August 22, patrons of the Cuban restaurant Qba can enjoy the gifts of one very s…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall A brave new venture on the restaurant scene in Port Dickson, a welcome diversion for both residents and weekend visitors, sits nestled in a fragrant garden overlooking the Straits of Malacca. The Verte is fresh and inviting, a …
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Whether you sit outside in the balmy sea air or prefer a cooler indoor setting, Crow’s Nest provides a lovely relaxed dining experience for your short break or weekend away. With its hight teak wood ceiling and rattan furnitur…
Breakfast in The Dining Room at The Datai Langkawi is one of the best, if not the best we’ve tried on the island. Everything is made from scratch and the chefs lift the average hotel buffet options to gourmet heights. More on The Datai will come in posts next wee…
If it’s the end of the day and we’re by a beach, there’s a 99 percent chance that you’ll find us gazing at the sunset, cocktail in hand, lapping up what we consider to be one of life’s finest luxuries and making plans for dinner. As such, you know we’ve visited The Bea…
STG Boutique Cafe STG Boutique Café @ Old Town Ipoh The revival of Old Town Ipoh has seen the introduction of a number of exciting outlets in recent years, and the up-scaling of some older well-loved places too. On our first visit we were charmed by the creative crew a…
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 …
With the support of the celebrated design team from Japan, Tofu Inc., Hyatt Regency Kinabalu’s latest revamp sees their all day dining outlet, Tanjung Ria Kitchen, in tip-top condition creating a stylish and comfortable location to enjoy both western and lo…
Words: Monica R. Clear Photos: Monica Tindall The first thing that hits you when you enter the Rondaevoo Café in Bandar Sri Damansara, after the verbal, “Welllllcommmmme!” from staff, is the space. Rondaevoo has a great ambience – full of natural l…
Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall Upon entering the Gastro Project and noticing the checkered tiles, dark furniture, streaks of burgundy painting the walls—strictly the colour, though the idea of wine cascading on walls is an idea worth patent…
Crowning one of the most chic hotels in the city, So Sofitel Bangkok, is the rooftop restaurant and bar, Park Society. Not to be outdone by the fashionable reputation of the property itself, this restaurant brings itsown unique style to the summit with a contemp…
Words: Margaret Elizabeth Photos: Monica Tindall Many of you will already know and love Acme Bar and Coffee (ABC) so you will be as excited as I was to see what new creative twists appear in their Good Seed, spring menu. Stepping into ABC you feel quality in the si…