As the blog turns 7 in a few months, I recall the wonderful times I’ve had, life experiences I’ve gained along the way, friends I’ve made and wonderful opportunities I’ve been presented with. Alas, it hasn’t been smooth sailing throughout. With success comes great responsibility, and not to mention haters.…
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Some cafes place tables so close to each other that you can’t help but listen to the conversation of your next door diner. At Nutmeg, such was the case. I couldn’t help but listen to a family conversation about the “right” age to start dating, while a fresh graduate at the…
One of the highlights of my Shanghai trip was my visit to Farine Boulangerie, located in Wukang Lu, former French Concession. I liked the area – the buildings showcased a range of architecture, from French Renaissance, Art Deco, English and Mediterranean, surrounded by large trees. Farine is said to serve…
When it comes to coffee, I prefer mine black with a bit of milk in the morning just before I go for meetings. After work or during the weekend, it’s usually a flat white or if that’s not available, a latte. I also emphasis quite a fair bit on coffee…
Penang is a great place to indulge in all the hawker food you want — the list is neverending, from char kuay teow to nasi kandar to the famous Penang cendol (refer to the list here). When I was there on my annual “chow tut” recently, I checked out a…
A good pizza can be quite comforting after a rough day and I”ve been experiencing many of that sort lately. Rough days, I mean. Not the good pizzas. I did however try a pretty good pizza place in Solaris Dutamas called Fahrenheit 600. The restaurant is a cross between a…
SS15 is one area I dread to explore simply because the place is #forevercrowded and parking is almost impossible. It used to be a hangout place for rif and I, but that was when we were in college and definitely more patient. We found ourselves in the vicinity after dinner…
Ever since I discovered my favourite coffee places, I’ve been quite disconnected with the growing coffee scene in Kuala Lumpur. Only recently did I realise, it has grown significantly. The last year or so saw the rise of new cafes and coffee bars where coffee making is regarded as a…
I’ve lamented about the lack of good coffee around the office so much that these days, I have a new found tolerance for mediocre coffee from the coffee chain downstairs. Call it desperation, haha! Also, this makes me appreciate good coffee whenever I get to have some. Artisan Roast HQ…
I got this email from a reader expressing his disappointment because I’ve been doing less food posts these days. Firstly, I did mention that the blog is heading a different direction and while food is still a big part of Bangsar Babe, it will not be the only thing I…