Southern Border, Johor Bahru
Popular F&B establishment Southern Border has recently relocated from Masai to the more centrally located Taman Molek. The new premises are only one month old at the time of writing. When I arrived on a Monday afternoon, they are packed. …
Guccio, Singapore
Chef Marco’s Laser Focus On Quality Shines Through In Guccio Guccio is one understated class act. Located in an unassuming alley connecting Club Street and Amoy Street, Guccio is the first restaurant of Chef Marco. Guccio is Chef Marco’s family name. …
Farangse, Singapore
Customise your unique French-Thai Dining Experience At Farangse Nestled within the Greenwood residential neighborhood, Farangse is the new, 4-month old restaurant of Chef Eric and Chef Emma. Chef Emma is a self-made woman, a seasoned chef who hails from the…
What To Do In Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Long overshadowed by her southern neighbour, Singapore, the Malaysian state of Johor is fast becoming a veritable holiday destination in her own right. For thrills and family fun, there is Legoland, Johor Bahru and Sanrio Hello Kitty Land, Johor Bahru…
Miska Cafe, Singapore
Live Up The Good Life At Miska Cafe Dear Diary, I spent the most wonderful afternoon at Sentosa Cove today. Firstly, I took Bus 123 from Orchard Road to the end of the line. At the final station (Beach Station),…
Top Restaurants and Cafes, Johor Bahru
Fascination and Kitchen, Johor Bahru If you think garden-in-a-cafe concepts are limited to Jalan Trus, well, here is one such cafe but without the traffic jams of downtown Johor Bahru. Fascination and Kitchen serves up quality cuisine which are beautifully…
The Mad Sailors British Kitchen, Singapore
World Class British Grub In An Unexpected Corner Haji Lane is a young, hipster enclave right next to the Arab enclave (Kampong Glam). On the hot, weekend afternoon I was there, Haji Lane was just teeming with tourists, the young,…
Top Hotels in Kuala Lumpur
Top hotel with service: Shangri-la Kuala Lumpur The absolute best we have seen in Kuala Lumpur and is still the best hotel we have seen anywhere EVER! The hotel room is extremely thoughtful in design. The hotel is beautiful. The…
89 Kilos Cake Bar, Johor Bahru
89 Kilos Cake Bar is a new quality establishment set up by chef-entrepreneur Frank. As the name suggests, this is a cake bar. This means that 89 Kilos sells unique, quality creations that are made artisanally and available only in…
Alter Ego, Singapore
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Batman and Bruce Wayne, Geminis, I think I understand the concept of alter egos and the underlying allure. The aptly named Alter Ego is an interesting bistro that straddles both healthy food (poke bowls) and…
