Thursday, September 19, 2013

Watching Putrajaya International Fireworks 2013

Please click on the image to enjoy a bigger view of the magnificent firework ^^

This is my first time watching the Putrajaya International Fireworks.
The fireworks display on each day were presented by different countries.
The one I watched was by China. Here's more details on the event.

Assuming the fireworks start at 8pm, we went early to get a good spot, 
only to find out later that it starts at 10pm. >o<

Temporary toilets set up beside the Precinct 4 roundabout

Crowds waiting in the rain

View from the bridge overlooking Putrajaya Lake

Finally, the long awaited fireworks. Yayy!~
The whole firework display lasted for around an hour, totally worth the wait!! :)

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Putrajaya International Fireworks Competition 2013

Updates

For those who missed the earlier firework shows, don't be disappointed, 
there's one last fireworks display on 2nd October 2013 by United Arab Emirates (UAE), fireworks begin at 10pm.

I watched the fireworks display on 14th September by China.

Thanks to a reader's sharing, below are more details on the Putrajaya International Fireworks Competition:
http://irunnot.wix.com/pyrobeat2013
http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Community/2013/08/23/Back-for-a-spectacular-show-Six-countries-to-display-their-best-for-Putrajayas-fireworks-contest.aspx

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Will be heading to Kuala Lumpur for an upcoming trip in September. Knowing there's going to be a firework display in Putrajaya I couldn't let this opportunity go to waste. 
Not much information available yet, sharing what I manage to find out about the fireworks event. 
Lucky for me the timing is just right! :D



Date: 13 September 2013 - 16 September 2013
Time: 2:33 PM - 11:59 PM

Venue: PICC/Dataran Putrajaya/Tasik


Map to PICC & Dataran Putrajaya

Monday, April 8, 2013

Tofu Cafe, Beds & Bikes, Beach Street Penang

 
 
Tofu Cafe, Beds & Bikes
is a cyclist-friendly cafe+guest house in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Georgetown, Penang.
They can be easily distinguish by their pod-style air-conditioned dormitory rooms.
Knowing that tofu provides light meals as well, I went to scout out this place.

Spotted tofu from afar with it's sharp red tofu logo on the corner wall
turning into Beach Street/ Lebuh Pantai from Jalan Lim Chwee Leong.


Bicycles everywhere


Looking at the menu, which doesn't seem to have much selection, I'm in dilemma..
All of them look appealing to me
While I was still struggling with my choices, J ordered beetroot & hard boiled egg.
Sure or not ('O')??
Which she turns out to regret later. :p
 
You can refer to tofu's facebook page for their food menu
 

 
 
Tofu is relatively less crowded compare to other cafes
Love the serene atmosphere

 
 There's photos & artworks exhibited on the walls


 
  
Plenty of reading materials & interesting pictures on each tables to marvel at
while waiting for our order
 


waiting waiting.....


 
I can smell the zucchini ham benggali toast even before reaching my table.
It is THAT good! Here it is..


Zucchini ham benggali toast with poach egg RM12.90
 
This picture doesn't do it justice because I'm too occupied with eating. Yummm~
The benggali roti is crunchy outside & fluffy inside, with rich filling of zuchini, tomato & bacon
I think i tasted mozarella too.
With the egg adding moisture to it, I was blown away


 
Beetroot & hard boiled egg RM10.90
 
Neither me nor J (trying beetroot for the 1st time) like beetroot because of it's earthy taste.
Even though the egg and seasoning has conceal most of it's taste, we still find it hard to enjoy
I think it's a taste most people are less accustomed to.



Adding tofu to my list of favourite cafes
 
Love this building across the road from Tofu...
 
 
 
Tofu
484 Lebuh Pantai, Georgetown, 10300 Georgetown, Penang 

11am - 5pm (Monday, Thursday and Friday)
11am - 6pm (Saturday and Sunday)

Contact Number: 6016-4150757

Monday, March 25, 2013

Cozy In The Rocket cafe @ Beach Street, Penang


It is by pure coincidence that we discovered Cozy in the Rocket - 
a new cafe by the owners of Amelie cafe.
The loft and junk style exterior immediately attracted my attention as I stroll along Beach Street
after visiting Tofu, yet another great cafe.




The familiar hand painted signs reminded me of Amelie, so I looked up online and 
only then realise Amelie was closed and this is the owner's latest creation ~




Considering it's a pretty new cafe, we didn't expect to see such crowd
The place was almost full when we arrived around 1pm




The only table available was next to the kitchen, 
aroma from the cooking kept tickling our taste bud...
Can't stop ourself from "closely monitoring" the cooking progress via the window gaps~






Crafty chairs






The outdoors. 
It was a sunny afternoon, the light casting beautiful shadows all around

Recognise this? 
It's the cute goldfish from Amelie.






Took us awhile to realise we need to refer to the boards for menu and order at the counter.
This is what we had:


Pesto & salami spaghetti RM25

 Asparagus & bacon spaghetti RM25

The spaghetti is cooked al dente and very flavourful. 
We finished them in minutes, literally.
Judging from the speed they were gone, we all preferred asparagus & bacon. :D


Scallops & mussel risotto RM25
This dish is the least to my liking. Still, I haven't had a risotto that I enjoyed yet.
So maybe it's just personal preference..



Mushroom gnocchi in truffel sauce RM25
Being a potato lover, I can't express enough how much I love this dish.
All I can say is it's our favourite of the day!!



Tiramisu RM18

I wanted to try pana cotta, but sis insisted on this. 
Oh well, maybe next time~
Bitter taste from the coffee beans, liquor and orange zest is refreshing after the creamy meal. 
A great treat.



Passion fruit & lemon juice RM12. 
Healthy and refreshing drink





Though slightly pricey, the food and atmosphere is definitely worth it.
They also have some uncommon choices on the menu (like gnocchi, pana cotta) which is a plus

Word of advice though,
do not go on an empty stomach and expect some waiting time
since there's only the couple working away.


Ending the post with a shot from the cafe's beautiful outdoor ~



Cozy in the Rocket
No. 262 & 264, Lebuh Pantai,
Georgetown, Penang.
Tel:  +6012 496 7838  

Daily 10am - 5pm. (Closed on Mondays)

Caution:
I was made aware by many comments that they have bad experiences dining at this cafe.
Mostly unhappy with the service provided.
Though not my personal experience, 
I feel obligated to highlight this to who ever come across this post. :)

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Eighty Tree Cafe @ Lebuh Cintra, Penang

Haven't updated my blog for awhile since I went back to 9-5 working life.
But that doesn't stop me from visiting new places and trying out new food.
Last week it was Eighty Tree Cafe, located at Lebuh Cintra.



 I was glad to find that there's a parking area just around the corner to the cafe.
Hustle free parking. A good start!

Love this mini house beside the carpark

snapping away at the painted window outside the cafe

The menu. love the idea of the food photo collection

We ordered one set meal which comes with a main course, mushroom soup and drink.
Forgot the exact price, but it costs less than RM20 for the set

Mushroom soup with garlic bread

I ordered grilled diavola chicken due to this is the first time I came across diavola sauce.
It tasted sweet and tangy. Nothing spectacular, but something different for a change ~

J ordered grill fish with mint sauce. 
I can tell she didn't really like it, but I think it tasted alright. 

Overall the food is average, but price is very reasonable. 
Which means I can visit more often :p


The cafe has a warm and cosy feel to it. Decorated with adorable little things all around.

Vintage camera and Eiffel tower ♥ 

Comfy corner ~
Not sure if it's meant for guests or a place for the owner to take a break


Boards adorned with beautiful postcards and photos. 
Can you spot the illustration by Takagi Naoko (高木直子)?? Simply love her books~


chalkboard menu

Polaroid camera


I can't help but notice I share many things in common as the owner. 
Vintage stuff, selection of books, rubber stamps etc.
Definitely a place where I can spend my day having a drink/ snack while enjoy a good reading

Eighty Tree Cafe
Address: 83, Lebuh Cintra, 10100 Penang.
 Contact/ Tel: 016 2320501
Tue - Sun: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm