Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Tired of cookie cutter menus and mirror concepts, the philosophy of EIGHT, Johor Bahru’s premier dining and events venue, “innovate, never imitate,” filled me with hope from the onset. Once the state’s most highly regarded restaurant, recent renovations in 20…
Taking up a prime piece of real estate in Puteri Harbour, guests will find no shortage of entertainment at Magnum Sports Café. When not glued to the multitude of screens running the latest sports events, cheering on a favourite team (and ribbing a mate over an oppos…
As Puteri Harbour comes to full flourish, it’s set to bloom into a happening location for restaurants, bars, entertainment and shopping. Legoland is just up the road, and a number of residential projects are sprouting in the nearby vicinity. Currently a popu…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall As I walk into Senja I immediately relax. The ambient lighting and soft grey tones, the spaciousness and the romantic positioning on the lake amidst tropical foliage, conspire to allow the whole body and mind to heave a great si…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall An explosion of mid week and weekend wine tasting events is taking place in KL and I am so happy to partake in this development of wine enjoyment. Not just eating and drinking, socialising, but also meeting and learning from the w…
Apericena, Italy’s Latest Trend at Neroteca (Aperitivo + cena = predinner drinks + dinner) Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Like wine? Well for sure you know I do! Like mixing and meeting different people in a friendly lively atmosphere? Let’s hop…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Loving wine by the glass as we do, it’s always a challenge to find places that serve good quality and different varieties. So what a pleasure to be invited back to Stoked to taste some wines from their new enomatic machines…
Linnea Welker and Monica Tindall The word Becco comes from the Italian verb for beccare, which means to peck, nibble, or savor something in a discriminating way. Pizzolo’s chefs have chosen a delicious array of appetizers for this special menu, almost all of whic…
Kristin Cosgrove and Monica Tindall You’ve heard of blind dating, computer dating and speed dating, but what about wine dating? Wine Dating, a new wine tasting event at Villa Danieli, is all about getting together with friends to try new wines. It’s the perfect (…
Aisling Cullen and Monica Tindall Italian food is a staple favourite here in KL but after eating copious amounts of spaghetti al’ olgio and pepperoni pizzas, a welcome change is needed. Enter Pizzolo, a new modern Italian restaurant from the owners of Torii, wh…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall ‘If loving food makes me a foodie then does loving wine make me a winey?’ asks Monica, Oeonophile is too long, wine lover too complex, Australians do love shortenin their words. There is a whole book on Aussie slang you know! But w…
Genting is celebrating their golden anniversary with a Food Tour of France promotion. Last month we were fortunate to partake in an exceptional degustation menu by Chef Frederic Prouvoyeur with wines paired by the number one wine merchant in France, Barton &…