Podgy and The Banker @ Sri Hartamas

It was a chilly Sunday morning & we decided to check out another newly opened cafe in town, located in the neighbourhood of Sri Hartamas. Podgy & The Banker is a full-fledged hangout spot which offers decent coffee kick. So if you are a coffee-lover, coffee-addict or having coffee-fever, you might wanna check this out as they serves up a pretty decent cuppa.

The ambiance of the cafe is very laid-back & simple, with workshop-like interiors and rustic decoration. It was 11-ish in the morning & boys are busy preparing the servings for hungry wolfs customers.

My cup of Macchiato is a great kick! Some might not like it as it is quite bitter in taste. However, I love my serving well. Boyfie had his favorite - Flat White & commented he still prefer Artisan's Roast. By the way, heard from some sources saying they are using Sumatran Mandheling "Kuda Mas" coffee beans. Would like to try out more in next visit.

Brunch Hour & he ordered omelette while I had Chicken Avocado Sandwich (coz I'm a huge lover for Avocado). I was in doubt at first & hope it is not made of Gardenia bread or a deoxidised avocado spread. And voila, my sandwich turned out to be awesome! Crunchy toasted bread, well-poached chicken with fresh sliced avocado, soft melty cheese and some mayo all came together became oh-so-delicious! Well, eat them fresh when it is served hot! Boyfie's Omelette with bacon (if not mistaken) was just fine, nothing to shout about. Perhaps we are too hungry or the serving size is not filling enough, we ordered desserts!

Spotted some freshly baked brownies over the counter & we just gotta try them out. I felt like I'm in heaven munching down each bites of the brownies. It is rich, full of chocolate flavor, fudgy & moist (without being overly dense). 

Also spotted is FAT BABY's ice cream. Am not a big fan of ice cream but would like to try it out if it is that good. I am actually attracted by it's packaging so I picked Salted Caramel. Overall, the ice cream itself was good & not too sweet but the caramel was too sweet for me. 

So if you are looking for a quiet & cosy place to do your work or purely chillax, this could be your choice. 

Podgy & The Banker

Ground Floor, No.2,

Jalan Sri Hartamas 8,

50480 Kuala Lumpur.

Operating Hours: 0900 - 2330, except Tuesday.

Food : 6.5/10

Service : 7/10

Pricing : 7/10

Ambiance : 7/10

Love,
Elaine

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Lunch@Austin Chase, The Gardens, Mid Valley City.

After a hectic morning around KL city, get back into the air conditioned mall thirsting for something ice cold. It is lunch hour and wondering what can I have for lunch. Think of dropping by Brotzeit try out the set lunch by Chef Helmut but surely will be a big crowd over there. Thus, made up my mind to have a quick lunch at Austin Chase, knowing there will be less people and have your very own space to rest and relax.

Austin Chase@The Gardens Mall

Look what we have over here during lunch hour: 

Set lunch: The Western way.

Set lunch: The Italian way

Iced Coffee. This is AWESOME. It reminds me of granny's homemade "Kopi-O" when I was still a little girl. I drink it without adding any sugar or milk, just like it in the original form. A MUST TRY when you drop by Austin Chase. Although it is not serve in hot and with ice cube added, it still maintaining the strong aroma of coffee beans. *many likes*

Beef Bolognaise Pasta. Serve along with a piece of crunchy french toast. Nothing much to shout about, just an average ones. 

Tadaa! My Italian Set Lunch RM17.90. 

Varieties of books for your choice of selection on the shelf to kill time inside the air-conditioned room.

My favorite French Vanilla Mille Crepe!

Selections of cakes 

If you are looking for a cozy, quiet and relaxing place for a favorite cuppa, try Austin Chase!

Austin Chase

Lot S-208A, Second Floor,

The Gardens, MidValley City,

59200 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel : 03-2282 0512

www.austinchase.my

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Food : 7/10

Service : 6/10

Pricing : 5/10

Ambiance : 7/10

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Starbucks Coffee, Borders Bookstore @ The Gardens, Mid Valley.

Starbucks has always been my favorite hangout place for the past few years. No doubt, some people will have the thought of needing to pay more than 10bucks just for a cup of coffee is not worth. Somehow, I felt that paying at such price for a cup of coffee is quite worth as you can enjoy the environment, free wifi services, good hospitality from the staff/barista(s), comfortable sofa seats and most importantly coffee of premium blended beans.

Well, you probably can find any branches of Starbucks at any malls in Malaysia, how about Borders Bookstore? Not all state in Malaysia are having this bookstores. Had been paying a few visits to Starbucks, Borders Bookstore at The Gardens, MV lately and I am loving it! You can enjoy free reading of books/magazines from Borders Bookstores besides the other benefits mentioned above. This is the best part because I simply love reading magazines!!

Starbucks aims to be "the third place" after home and place of work/study. It is a place where people would be most welcomed, which means allowing them to sit and relax and "form communities". Who knows you might pop into someone else or just chillax with your besties. By the way, people do not get "chased away" when they have finished their drinks or even left a single drop of coffee in the mug, customers can stay as long as they like. From my very own experience, I had only 2 cups of coffee and end up sitting there from 12pm-12am, till it close. The staff never "shoo" away their customer from the premises when the drinks have been consumed. The staff always put their customers on the priority providing a real good service. Their generosity really impress me till I would take my own cups to the counter rather than waiting the staff to collect them from the table. They are kind and friendly staff where you can always have some small talks with them. Up to now, Starbucks is the coffee retail outlet which provide good hospitality. Love them so much! >.<

I would say Starbucks, Borders Bookstore is a great place to relax because it is located at the end of the bookstore, not much people knowing it. Feeling peace when sitting on the comfortable sofa, enjoying the environment playing Xmas carol (it's Dec!), peaceful enough for me!♥
Drop by at Starbucks, Borders Bookstore @ The Gardens, Mid Valley City if you are looking for peaceful, relaxing hangout places.

Chicken Finger Sandwich RM7 (Request the sandwich to be toasted, bit disappointed as the taste is kinda weird)

 Toffee Nut Frappuccino (New flavor for Christmas 2010) ~ Too sweet for my liking

Signature Hot Chocolate & Banana Chocolate Muffin (Drinks is too sweet while the muffin taste good but they can't get along well, way too full for me) Simply love the muffin, crust in the outside and soft in the inside.^.^

Java Chip & Banana Choc Muffin @ Suria KLCC.

 
Food : 6.5/10
Service : 9/10
Pricing : 7/10 
Ambiance : 7/10

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Peacy Monday ♥

Creme Brulee Macchiato

It's been 2 months since my last cup of coffee from Starbucks. Since I am having my semester break, dropped by to fill up my leisure time. Met up with Alex and thanks for the cup. Tried the new coffee-> Creme Brulee Macchiato. A bit of disappointment as the taste is kinda weird to me, prolly they are using dark caramel, the black thingy on the top coating. After all, I still prefer the original Caramel Macchiato. ♥

Was craving over cheese cake, has been awhile since my last piece. Grabbed myself a piece of Mandarin Carrot Cake. One bite tells you how nice it is...This rich and moist spice cake, full of grated carrot and toasted nuts, has great flavor, especially when covered with a tangy and sweet flavored cream cheese frosting. Plus, I love it when nom on the crunchy walnut *psst, it's in big bits* .

 

Mandarin Carrot Cake

Awww, I always love this kind of single moment. Online from Starbucks, sit there for a couple of hours, looking at beautiful peoples and blog from Starbucks. Enjoy the peace and tranquility here. Staffs are good and polite enough, I never complain on their service before. I am a very particular person and perfectionist, I will complain and criticize alot if I do not like it. Gonna drop by again before going back to the dead town. 

p/s: Simply loves the peaceful environment in Starbucks. Another day of misses..♥

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Drugs

TIME

is all I needed the most

How I wish time could pass faster than I expect

waiting to get over all these hassles 

Sound forced to

In fact, it is TORTURING ME!

Staying, just because of my final year

Am

Seriously-Extremely-Desperately

WANTS MY LIFE BACK!

Coffee*pure beans ONLY!*

Boosted up my everyday

♥STARBUCKS♥

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