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By Monica Tindall Monica Tindall We first fell in love with the cuisine of chef Theodor Falser of Michelin-starred Johannesstube in the north of Italy when he was the star chef in the celebration of Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur’s tenth anniversary. Opening the hotel a decade earli… The post Johannesstube, Hotel Engel, Michelin-starred Restaurant, Bolzano ...

By Monica Tindall Monica Tindall Four generations of the Sartori di Verona family have built a story rich in character, beautiful in setting and steeped in tradition. Great grandfather Pietro first nourished the idea of growing his own wine from the desire to serve the devoted cli… The post Sartori di Verona, Elegant Italian Wines, ...

By Monica Tindall Monica Tindall I declare adoration for Casa Format Hotel, a stylish property on the outskirts of Orbassano (near Turin), Italy, before I even arrive. Not only is it jointly run by a highly regarded Michelin-starred chef but the welcome message on the website roug… The post Casa Format Hotel – Stylish & ...

By Monica Tindall Monica Tindall SPASSO Restaurant & Bar in MyTOWN Shopping Mall has seen a reinvention of the original Italian concept. Chef Iker Fernandez from San Sebastian, Spain has recently joined the team, and is adding a Spanish twist to the traditional Italian offer… The post SPASSO Restaurant & Bar, MyTOWN Shopping Mall, Cheras ...

By Monica Tindall Words: Sandrina Duniau Photos: Monica Tindall For my idea of a perfectly sweet afternoon… follow me! Our journey begins at the Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur in Bistro 16. Choose a table (check the insider tip further down for the best table) and order the … The post Scrumptea-Delicious, Chocolate Afternoon Tea, Grand ...

By Monica Tindall What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I started my culinary journey 25 years ago in my hometown in France. My parents were butchers and I developed a passion for food from my childhood. As Executive Chef of Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, I am in charge o… ...

By Monica Tindall Monica Tindall Good food is worth traveling for and we’ve come half way around the globe to dine at Ristorante “La Credenza,” about a 30-minute drive out of Turin’s city centre. Chef Giovanni Grasso opened the restaurant in 1991 and says it’s been an evo… The post Ristorante “La Credenza”, A Michelin-Starred ...

By Monica Tindall Monica Tindall At Casa Format Restaurant, Chef Igor Macchia, of the Michelin-starred Ristorante “La Credenza,” and his partner in culinary aspirations, Giovanni Grasso, honour all that I admire about Italian cuisine. Local ingredients, simple hon… The post Casa Format Restaurant, Orbassano, Turin, Italy appeared first on The Yum List. Food Blog by: ...

By Monica Tindall Louise Miller Who doesn’t love a great free flow Sunday brunch? There are few things more decadent and pleasurable than whiling away hours pondering over which food option to go for next whilst sipping on something delicious and bubbly. I’ve often wondered t… The post Shook! Saturday Night Vibes, Starhill Gallery, KL ...

By Monica Tindall Monica Tindall “My contemporary cuisine looks to the future, but never forgets its origins” – VUN Andrea Aprea, Park Hyatt Milan VUN, meaning ‘one’ in Milanese, signifies the relationship between setting, city, cuisine and guests, bringing th… The post VUN Andrea Aprea, Michelin-starred Restaurant, Park Hyatt Milan appeared first on The Yum ...

By Monica Tindall Monica Tindall After a number of weeks on the road over summer and neglect of daily beauty routines, my hair is in less-than-optimal condition. Sun, sea and hotel shampoos have not been particularly kind to my locks. My feet and skin are also worse for wear so I book a… The post ...

By Monica Tindall Monica Tindall If you’re in northern Italy in the summer, tickets to the Verona Opera Festival at the Arena di Verona are a must! The setting, the Verona Arena built in the first century, is said to be one of the best-preserved structures of ancient times. Backdro… The post Arena Di Verona ...

By Monica Tindall Monica Tindall I have to admit; Maldives wasn’t the first place I thought of when considering high tea. It probably wasn’t even the 20th spot that came to mind. But, the team at Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives has promised to change my preconceptions. Offer… The post Maldivian High Tea, Taj ...

By Monica Tindall Monica Tindall Returning from extended summer travel, my skin is in need of a little care. Despite (or in spite) of using sunscreen daily, my pores seem to have grown in size, are a bit clogged and my complexion is looking a little rugged. I find, however, the perfect … The post ...

By Monica Tindall What do you do and how did you get into the industry? Two and a half years ago I opened my own restaurant here in KL, Mercat Barcelona Gastrobar. In Spain, gastronomy is a common daily topic of conversation, it is everywhere. From when I was a kid in the kitchen with ...