Tuesday, 19 November 2013

Plan B @ Bangsar Village 1, Culture Café with Artisan Coffee and Creative Cooking~


If you are a regular at Bangsar Village, perhaps Plan B should be a rather familiar name as this is one of the few restaurants which gets exceptionally busy especially at the weekend (expect packed to the brim scenery during dining hour, no kidding :P). The restaurant under The BIG Group has gained many attention since its opening due to their unique décor & colour tone, and of course the nice reputations they have on their food. :)

Plan B. Menu. :)
The restaurant offers an Aussie-meets-New York deli dishes and recently a touch of Asia culinary has been nicely blended into the menu. Thanks to Nuffnang few of us from Tastebuddies@Nuffnang were invited to try out some of the tempting dishes on a wonderful Saturday lunch session. ^^

Plan B @ Bangsar Village 1. 

Other than its décor with a fusion of contemporary & vintage industrial feel, another impressive thing about Plan B would be the market positioning, despite of being another ordinary cookie-cutter coffee bars, Plan B’s idea of being a cultural café which focuses on both artisan coffee & creative cooking is brilliant as it offers a great variety of dishes to its customers.. Check out their >menu HERE<; with a wide selection of salads/soups, sandwiches/burgers, pastas, small bites, desserts etc., there’s always a plan b if you’re looking for more than just a cup of coffee. :P   

Interior & decor, nice fusion of contemporary & vintage ^^

 So here’re some of the dishes that we ordered:

Avo Quinoa b^^d
Avo Quinoa (RM23)
A nice healthy dish with avocado, corn salsa, fried quinoa & mild chilli oil on a perfectly toasted ciabatta bread. I like the smoothness of the poached eggs & mascarpone cheese topping which goes perfectly well with bread & crunchy aromatic fried quinoa. b^^d

Som Tam Crab salad 
Som Tam Crab salad (RM 29)
A Thai style salad which can be tell from the name itself. Made up by generous portion of spicy green papaya slaw with long beans, cherry tomatoes & dried shrimp topped with soft-shell crab & crunchy peanuts, this is for sure one tasty & appealing appetiser. ^^ 

Asian-Style Soft-shell crab spaghettini b^^d
Asian-Style Soft-shell crab spaghettini (RM26)
Springy spaghetti noodles in butter sauce with chilli padi, crispy curry leaves & chilli flakes, and of course a nicely plated soft-shell crab topping. One genuine Plan B signature representing a fusion of East & West. ^^   

Arugula Pesto Spaghettini with seafood b^^d
Arugula Pesto Spaghettini with seafood (RM 22)
A delightful combination of spaghetti with arugula pesto and olive oil, topped with fresh arugula prawn & squid. Love the slimy & slippery smooth texture of spaghetti with a mouthful of arugula & pesto aroma. ^^

Spicy Fish Tacos
Spicy Fish Tacos (RM26)
Crispy fish fingers, salsa & coleslaw wrap via soft tacos, served with equally crispy sweet potato fries.  

Char-Grilled kimchi Chicken Burger 
Char-Grilled kimchi Chicken Burger (RM 23)
Sesame bun with grilled kimchi-marinated chicken leg, butterhead & coleslaw, served with sweet potato fries & side salad. A perfect choice for kimchi lover.

Nasi Lemak Goreng
Nasi Lemak Goreng (RM 26)
Fragrant fried nasi lemak with prawns & long beans, served with standard nasi lemak side dishes including sambal telur, jelatah & keropok.

Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Buttermilk Fried Chicken (RM 25)
Buttermilk marinated, flour coated fried chicken served with coleslaw & French fries. Pretty crispy & tender fried chicken, the buttermilk flavour isn’t as significant as expected though.

a close-up shot just to make you drool XD
Being a cultural café, Plan B does serves some nice artisan coffee with a blend of sun-dried Brazilian Santos, Sidamo & Sumatran Mandheling Arabica beans, roasted & ground freshly to-order in-house. Scroll down to see if any is of your interest. ^^ 

Latte
Latte (RM 8)
Arty latte with biscotti

Flat White
Flat White (RM 8)
Cute teddy flat white with biscotti

Australian Iced Coffee b^^d
Australian Iced Coffee (RM 11)
This is what I had, Ice milk coffee with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream, simply sweet & pleasing :)

Iced Chocolate
Iced Chocolate (RM 10)
Not to worry if you’re not a fan of coffee, chocolates, teas, juices, beers & wines are available :P    

Lastly, a perfect way to end a meal—some yummy desserts ^^

Apple Sugee Cake b^^d
Apple Sugee Cake (RM 10)
One of the Plan B signature dessert plus my personal favourite; Love the aromatic moist texture & it taste heavenly when goes together with the vanilla ice cream. b^^d

Coconut Cake
Coconut Cake (RM 10)
Spongy cake with jello-like coconut butter layer in between, coated with coconut cream & chewy shredded coconut. 

Coconut Cake
When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade :P

Plan B, Bangsar Village 1
G5, Ground Floor
No. 1, Jalan Telawi Satu
Bangsar Baru
59100 Kuala Lumpur
T: +603 2287 2630
F: +603 2287 2631
Operation Hours:
9:00am - 12:00am (Sunday - Thursday)
9:00am - 1:00am (Friday, Saturday & Eve of Public Holiday)

Monday, 11 November 2013

A New World Calls For A New Style - GUINNESS® New Packaging Launch Party


Hey there beer lovers, if you don’t already know the world’s most iconic black brew GUINNESS® has recently revealed its signature new look for the brand’s Foreign Extra Stout (GFES) variant just last Thursday at an exclusive launch held at The Intermark Kuala Lumpur. Technically I wasn’t at the party but the new packaging is so cool & that’s why I decided to shared it with you guys anyway. :)

Being the first major package redesign for the brand in decades to reveal a contemporary look for the brand, reflective of its modern and young base of drinkers today, the excitement were all over the Guinness® New Packaging Launch Party so without further ado may I present to you- The new contemporary GUINNESS® Foreign Extra Stout (GFES)!  *clapclap*

The stunning venue at The Intermark when the sun went down.
Official Photo Opp: (From L to R) Bruce Dallas, Marketing Director of GAB & Hans Essaadi, Managing Director of GAB.
Official Photo Opp (From L to R): Fiona Huang, Julie Kuan, Lim Ju Lee, Team Guinness Malaysia; Hans Essaadi, Managing Director of GAB; Bruce Dallas, Marketing Director of GAB; Chew Lee Min, Thompson Chuah, Team Guinness Malaysia.
The unveiling of the new Guinness
® Foreign Extra Stout bottle~~~


Discover A World Of More! ^^
Words from the director: “From the beauty of the metallic gold finishes, the standout yellow racetracks of colour and the layering of contemporary typography, the new GFES invites the eye and draws the drinker in. The iconic “bull dog” remains on the neck label as the classic icon of Guinness in Malaysia complete with a sweep of Arthur Guinness’ signature which adds to its premium contemporary aestheti.”

"And, while the Guinness packaging may have an updated look, what's inside the bottles and cans is still the same authentic taste that comes from St. James's Gate in Dublin."

GUINNESS® Guests & Lovers with the whole new GFES. ^^

The new look of GFES will include both pint and quart bottles, as well as the 500ml and 320ml cans, which will be available in the Klang Valley and nationwide from 7th November 2013 onwards. So swing by to any of your favourite chill-out spot to check out the brand new contemporary GUINNESS Foreign Extra Stout today. 

Brand new GUINNESS® Foreign Extra Stout. ^^

*photo source G2 PR.

Saturday, 9 November 2013

传承80余载古早南洋风味:镒记茶餐馆 l Yut Kee @ Jln Dang Wangi KL


对于新世代来说咖啡店文化的联想大抵逃不过starbuckscoffee bean & tea leafold town等随处可见的西式连锁加盟店,咖啡时光总与舒适的沙发、优雅的空间、空调、蛋糕、西饼等划上等号..

作为许久才在我的部落格现身一次的中文食评,如果介绍的是以上那么普通的东西那就真的是逊毙了!但是’ is not my style,所以吃货们请放一百二十个心,且听我娓娓道来..今天为大家介绍咖啡店来头还真不小,若以年份为衡量标准的话starbucks和它一比简直有如刚出生的婴儿般稚嫩,皆因截至今年为止此店已有85的历史了。

镒记茶餐室 l Kedai Makan Yut Kee(1928
时光倒流85年回到1928年的马来亚,在还处于英殖民时代的吉隆坡,镒记茶餐室 Kedai Makan Yut KeeJalan Dang Wangi正式营业.. 秉持着海南人刻苦耐劳的精神以及对美食的坚持,历经岁月的洗礼,镒记在时代变迁下始终屹立不倒,成功的撰写出其独树一帜的老店传说..这里没有富丽堂皇的装潢,没有舒适清幽的环境,却始终人潮汹涌,慕名而来的游客、老主顾与吃货们让店内无论任何时候皆高朋满座。客源虽自四面八方,但大家的目的却绝对一致,为的不过是一尝镒记那传承了一甲子有余的古早味南洋美食与Kopitiam文化。b^^d

话不多说,接下来看图说故事时间请了~ :)

踏入镒记,泛黄的老照片,陈旧的电风扇与木椅,褪去光泽的云石桌,瞬间有种时光倒流的错觉 :)

虽然总是人潮汹涌,但熟练的员工点菜上菜速度蛮快的,
只要坐下了美食不久便会来到面前。
Kopitiam style,桌上没有menu,想点什么抬头往墙上一望,餐点&价格一目了然。
海南咖啡冰(RM 2),纯纯的Kopi peng,就是小时候那熟悉的味道,
甜味稍淡,可能与最近糖价飙高有关呗~ XD
猪扒(Pork ChopRM 10),粘粉及蛋清后下锅油炸的猪扒,呈盘后淋上自制番茄酱汁,甫上桌便香气四溢,
香酥的口感配上略微湿润的酱汁,绝对让人食指大动,超大的分量更是满足感的最佳保证。 b^^d
肉包(Roti BabiRM 8),作为一间85年老店的镇店之宝,这绝对是必点美食,厚切海南面包加上蛋液微烤,
再塞入满满的猪肉末与洋葱,就是一道口感特别且美味的海南小吃啦。 ^^

就算是weekdays 下午3:30,人潮依然不减,若是想在假日到镒记饮早茶,
请做好排队的心理准备吧:P
据第二代少东Uncle Lee表示,镒记预计将于明年离开这坚守了80余年的老店址,搬迁到一街之隔的全新店面,想在这充满浓浓古早南洋风味茶餐馆享受美食的朋友们可要好好珍惜这仅剩的时间了。 :)

镒记茶餐馆35, Jalan Dang Wangi, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, 
Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
GPS: N3 09.371 E101 42.003 35
營業時間:8 am 5 pm(週一休息)


***update: 镒记茶餐室已搬迁至>> Restoran Yut Kee, 1 Jalan Kamunting, 50100 Kuala Lumpur***



镒记茶餐室Kedai Makan Yut Kee
Jalan Kamunting, Off Jln Dang Wangi,
50300 Kuala Lumpur, 
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
营业时间:星期二至日 7:30 am -4:30 pm
电话:03-2698 8108





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Friday, 8 November 2013

Kronenbourg 1664 L'Aperitif Fashion 2013 @The Majestic Hotel KL


The best-selling premium lager brand originating in France, KRONENBOURG returns with the glamorous event of the year - Kronenbourg 1664 L'Aperitif Fashion 2013, a stylish platform which offers the young emerging Malaysian designers a chance to showcase their talent & a perhaps win them self a once-in-a-lifetime internship with Nicholas Georgiou in London! ^^  

After months of intense competition, 8 out of the top 20 qualifiers succeeded in making their way to the grand finale, where a 5-pices collection of their unique design inspire by the masterpieces from French culture were showcased on the stage of The Majestic Ballroom @The Majestic Hotel KL.. So ladies & gentlemen, with French pleasure at heart, may I present to you the most spectacular event on the fashion calendar - Kronenbourg 1664 L'Aperitif Fashion 2013, a visual feast of food, music and fashion~ *clapclap* :)

Love the glamour colonial heritage design here. The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur is the only hotel in Kuala Lumpur to be included in the Leading Hotels of the World luxury hotel collection, cool huh. ^^
Welcome to Kronenbourg 1664 L'Aperitif Fashion 2013 :)         

Eiffel Tower, always lovely regardless of its size & setting ;)

Having some drinks & bites before the show starts. 
Check out the impressive designs below..^^

Kronenbourg 1664, a taste of the French way of life, with pleasure as the art of living.
Personal preference: ice cold Kronenbourg Blanc :D
The Majestic Ballroom, stage is set for the most glamorous fashion show of the year, santé~


Grand setting at the Majestic Ballroom, cheers~

*click to enlarge: for a better view of the fine design*



Ellie Lim Mei Li’s collection, congrats to the grand winner ;)

Surprise of the night, special appearance of Pink Tan 陳珂冰 @Kronenbourg 1664 L'Aperitif Fashion Show 2013 ^^

Pink Tan 陳珂冰 Live @Kronenbourg 1664 L'Aperitif Fashion Show 2013 
Oh did I forgot to mention, the food serves at The Majestic Hotel is exquisite, simply wonderful to have a bite or two between the show (ok I admit I ate more than that :P) 
After-party with divine EDM via live DJ, a perfect ending for the night.. Au Revoir~ b^^^d  


Au Revoir Kronenbourg~ ^^

Tuesday, 5 November 2013

Heineken Thirst 2013: 3rd Wave Line-up ft.Returns of World Famous Rukes~


To all EDMers out there! If you don’t already know the ultimate Malaysia's Premier Electronic Music Festival is back! This 14th December, Heineken Thirst returns @ Sepang International Circuit with two massive stages ~Green Stage & Star Arena~ of electrifying and empowering electronic music! Featuring a stellar line up of international & local EDM artists! From David Guetta to Afrojack, Madeon to Example, W&W to R3HAB and Nervo, Heineken Thirst pledge to serves an uncompromising and unconventional music experiences at this leading electronic dance music festival. ^^


For those who’ve missed the 1st & 2nd wave of sparks revealed, check out the link below for a quick recap:

Other than the spectacular international top acts from around the world, Malaysia’s first EDM superstars Goldfish and Blink, along with other hard-core local heroes B.A.T.E., XU and Bunga will be rockin the stages at Heineken Thirst 2013, so be ready to expect the unexpected! ^^  

www.rukes.com
Goldfish and Blink
AND there’s more! Following the success of his appearance at Heineken Thirst 2012 the world’s top dance music photographer Rukes will be returning to the event to capture the excitement and inspired craziness of this year’s festival via his website www.rukes.com. So be prepared to get involved iHeineken’s exciting calendar of events by tuning into Heineken Facebook page or Twitter@Heineken. :)

Heineken Thirst 2013 Line Up
Green Stage
•             David Guetta
•             Afrojack
•             Nervo
•             Goldfish & Blink
•             B.A.T.E.

Star Arena
•             Example + DJ Wire
•             W&W
•             Madeon
•             R3HAB
•             XU
•             BUNGA

Special Guest Photographer
*Rukes

Heineken #Thirst2013
Event Details
Date                      : Saturday 14 December 2013
Venue                    : Sepang International Circuit
Web                      : www.thirst.com.my & www.facebook.com/Heineken
Twitter/Instagram : @Heineken_MY / @heinekenmy #thirst2013
Spotify                  : http://open.spotify.com/user/heineken_my
Tickets                  : available online at www.boxtix.asia & all Rock Corner outlets
*Age Restriction: Heineken Thirst is open to those above the age of 18 years only


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