Cheap and good steaks (and lamb too!) in PJ – The Manzo Project (espressolab), DJ

The folks behind espressolab are an industrious lot.
From coffee to food and prepackaged spices, blended fruit juices and brewed drinks, they are now venturing into another pet project, labeled The Manzo Project which aims to bring quality and affordable steaks to the masses.

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Thai food with a heart – Mango Chili Thai Cafe @ Nexus, Bangsar South

Malaysians generally has a strong affinity for our northern neighbour, the Land of Smiles.
We love Thailand’s distinctive culinary offerings, her beaches, her lands and her people’s hospitality.
I love Thailand too, and for the very same reasons.

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Desserts at Contango, Majestic Hotel KL

I did mention in my previous post on the buffet lunch at Contango, Majestic KL that I had thought the desserts deserve another article of its own.
In fact, I looked again at my set of pictures and decided that yeap, they looked really good, and thus warrants a pretty write up on its own! 🙂

The Red Velvet.

Red Velvet Cake - Contango, Majestic KL
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The Honda HRV : Chiangmai – Chiangrai drive : What a nice ride!

I used to think that Chiangmai is a boring, laid-back and slow town.
I get excited instead with pulsating Bangkok; flashy lights, sea of humans and the spark of energy in the air.

Chiangmai in comparison is sedate.
But I won’t say it is boring anymore. Not the least.

Just a month back I was here for a Chiangmai- Pai – Bangkok trip with the Thailand tourism folks. I must been getting old; for the tranquility, placid and scenic leg of the trip turned out more appealing than shopping in Platinum Mall.

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