Hidden bar in Penang again? Yes! Penang is full of hidden bars or secret bars or speakeasies, as they are called. The other day, we were in Manchurian style hidden bar, but this time something totally different. This is the […]
Can you be romantic here in Penang? Absolutely! Just going for a cup of coffee can be a romantic event. When I was thinking about a romantic getaway in Penang for Vivi, I got an amazing idea. Actually, the idea […]
ContentsThe Hidden Bar is Our ThingManchurian Bar in PenangCocktailsConclusionManchu Bar Review CardPrice and Location The Hidden Bar is Our Thing It’s no secret that we love hidden and speakeasy bars and we already wrote all about the reasons why we […]
I took a lot of photos of The Street Art in Georgetown, Well some are interesting, some are so-so but others are outstanding. In 2012, Penang’s municipal council hired London-trained Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic to make wall art around the […]
Getting to know Peranakan cuisine was something both of us were looking forward to and for the same two reasons. First, we were really hungry, and second, because of the growing affection towards this cuisine. We had been flirting with […]
As you saw from our previous posts, Nyonyas had a difficult life. The pressure of competition between wives was constant. Bear in mind that cooking for a mixed culture in that era wasn’t an easy task. Today with globalization in […]
In a previous blog post we described Peranakan history and style, which is a great mixture of a few cultures. This time we will take a closer look at the most influential part of Peranakan heritage– its cuisine. Nowadays fusion […]
In Malaysia, we came across Peranakan style cuisine also known as Nyonya Cuisine. If you were in Malaysia you probably ate one of their dishes, without even realizing it. Here we will write more about the Peranakan culture, which developed […]
The E&O Hotel is a magical place, where I felt like a lady all the time. That happens easily when you walk through grand corridors and their gallery, so full of history. At Restaurant 1885, the antique tea strainer and […]
Laksa, the famous noodle soup from Peranakan culture, gained popularity not only in Malaysia but also in Singapore and Indonesia. One can find Laksa even in Southern Thailand. I must say that this broad access makes me really happy because […]