Love Nutrient Us Independence Twenty-Four Hr Menstruum Gala Dinner @ Hotel Equatorial Penang.

To commemorate the 240th Independence Day of the United States, the American Malaysia Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) has collaborated alongside its organizing committee- First Solar, Jabil, Hotel Equatorial Penang, Celestica, Tech Dome Penang too Venessa Diamonds to organize a gala dinner on 1 July 2016. The charity number aims to enhance funds inwards supporting the community too to strengthen the bilateral human relationship betwixt Malaysia too the United States. The number was held at Hotel Equatorial Penang's grand ballroom.

Many Thanks to Hotel Equatorial Penang for hosting us that evening. 

Each tabular array was selling at Rm 3,000 (Rm 300 per ticket) too the Diamond Sponsors of the eventide were First Solar too Finisar spell other Gold too Silver sponsors include CTC, Ideal Property, IDT, Intel, Jabil, Nation Gate Group, Plexus, UGL, Agilent Technologies, JW Marriott KL, Motorola Solutions, St. Jude Medical too the Ritz Carlton. 

Speech past times Dato S.H. Wong (Chairman of the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce) 

Speech past times His Excellency, Mr. Joseph Yun (the US Ambassador to Malaysia) followed past times the National Anthem of the US

Speech past times YAB Tuan Lim Guan Eng (Chief Minister of Penang) followed past times the Malaysian National Anthem 

The prestigious number saw the presence of His Excellency, Mr. Joseph Yun (The US Ambassador to Malaysia), the Right Honorable YAB Mr. Lim Guan Eng (Chief Minister of Penang) too 400 distinguished guests from both world too mortal sectors. 

Some of the principal highlights of the evening- Toasting Ceremony too the marching-in past times the US Marines. It started off alongside His Excellency, Mr. Joseph Yun's speech, followed past times the marching-in too the playing of the US National Anthem. The same for YAB Mr. Lim Guan Eng too the Malaysian National Anthem. The spoken communication giving ceremony ended alongside a Toasting Ceremony alongside all the guests. 

Tiger Prawn. Fennel. Citrus-Ginger Emulsion

Corn Velouté

Roasted Beet Salad. Goat Cheese Crema. Hazelnut Crumble. Cherry Vinaigrette

The 5-course US-inspired dinner was carefully designed past times Chef Jean-Claude Plihon (Executive Chef of Grand Hyatt Dallas Fort Worth Hotel) inwards collaboration alongside Chef Ronney Teo (Executive Chef of Hotel Equatorial Penang). 

We started the US gastronomical journeying alongside "Tiger Prawn. Fennel. Citrus-Ginger Emulsion", a pretty rubber starter that relies on the seafood sweetness of the Tiger Prawn. The appetizing-citrusy sauce complemented the crustacean well. The side past times side course- Corn Velouté, takes us to a playful journey. Chef Jean-Claude friskily paired Cream of Pumpkin alongside unsweetened Pop Corn; the soup was tasty but nosotros didn't similar the hard-chewy texture of the condiments.

Goat Cheese Creme proved to endure 1 of the best dishes to distich alongside the Wines for the dinner. The Goat Cheese was well-inflected inwards the shape of a blob; the season was bold too best to launder downwardly alongside a quaff of Wine.

Mango Sorbet

Roasted Chicken. Seabass. Chanterelle. Asparagus. Romesco

Fromage Blanc Cheese Cake. Apricot. Pistachio. Honey Ice Cream

The palate cleanser- Mango Sorbet reminds us of Pomelo Sago alongside Cream, the famous dessert hailed from Hong Kong. The Mango season was strong, alongside a hint of Coconut Cream. The principal course- Roasted Chicken too Seabass; the Chicken was tender too well-marinated but the elements were besides rubber too tin flame endure easily forgotten. It did non move out us a rattling rigid impression. The Seabass on the other hand, paled inwards comparing alongside the Chicken. The texture was crude oil too an strange fish-stench tin flame endure discerned. The dollop of Tomato Puree did assistance a petty but could stimulate got provided to a greater extent than surprising factors. 

Before nosotros goal the meal, nosotros had the seemingly flamboyant sweetness process but to our surprise, it was likely the best dish for the evening. The Fromage Blanc Cheese Cake was mind-blowingly good. The Cheesy season was bold but well-balanced alongside a sleek too comforting acidic. The Honey Ice Cream worked good past times introducing an icy-dimension to the dish. We mopped the entire plate inwards no time. 

Glamorous Fashion Show past times Venessa Diamonds

Charity Auctions- Yellow Citrine & Blue Topas Pendant past times Venessa Diamonds/ Double-Strand Pearl Necklace past times Venessa Diamonds/ Golden Tianmen past times Dato S.H. Wong/ Hudson Baby Bourbon Whisky/ Stalls inwards Penang watercolor epitome past times Lee Eng Beng.

Mock Cheques presentation to three beneficiaries- AMCHAM-MACEE Scholarship, Tech Dome Penang too Dream Zephyr Foundation.

PRC Southern Airlines- 1 of the principal sponsors of the event

Love Nutrient Corgi & The Gang Pets Cafe @ Tanjung Tokong, Penang.

Hold on to your seats Dog lovers! There's some other novel venue for y'all in addition to your furkids to enjoy- Corgi & The Gang ensconced inwards 1 of the houses at Mount Erskine, northeastern of Penang island. Corgi & The Gang is both a cafe in addition to a pet lifestyle shop, there's a "playground" dedicated for canines in addition to pet lovers to toy around as good as a brain dining hall for cafe visitors. Diners may opt to bask their meals get-go earlier to the dog's playground; spell the brain highlight could locomote the furkids but nosotros idea their carte du jour is as mesmerizing (if y'all must know, the carte du jour consists of both sweetness in addition to savory items, all are reasonably priced). Corgi & The Gang is solely few shops away from Jung Won Korean Restaurant, facing the moisture marketplace of Mount Erskine. 

Sweet Waffle amongst Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (Rm 18.90)

Sweet Waffle amongst Fig & Honey Ice Cream (Rm 18.90)

Corgi & The Gang's Waffles are peculiarly note-worthy. We idea the Sweet Waffle amongst Vanilla Bean had an border over Fig & Honey's. The onetime 1 was served amongst a serving of Salted Egg sauce in addition to toasted Peanuts. The flavors were impressive, the Salted Egg sauce resembles Custard amongst a touching on of salinity but the Salted Egg-aroma was non bold (or in all likelihood likewise weak for us to discern) in addition to it paired perfectly good amongst the Vanilla Bean Ice Cream... from the premium brand- Kapiti New Zealand. The toasted Peanuts introduced some other layer of tacky compaction to the sweetness treat. The Waffle on the other hand, could locomote crispier. It was calorie-free but non as crispy as nosotros would convey hoped. They did the correct texture amongst Fig & Honey.

Fig & Honey was likewise sweetness to our liking, the overly drenched Chocolate sauce in addition to ersatz Honey killed the dish. As much as nosotros similar the airy-crispy texture, nosotros could non concord on the flavors. Pomegranate was replaced amongst fresh Strawberries but the combination did non shine. I hatred others for killing their Waffles amongst heavy Chocolate Sauce, it somehow kills the dish in addition to spoils the taste. I promise they tin move fine-tune this dish a little. 

Mushroom Aglio Olio (Rm 15.90)

Ratings:

Taste: 7.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Service: 7/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Price: 7/10 (1-3 expensive, 4-7 average, 8-10 cheap)

Ambiance: 7/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Parking: 5.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Non-Halal

Service Charge: No

Government Tax: No

Additional Information:

Address: fourscore P, Jalan Mount Erskine, 10470, Tanjung Tokong, Penang.

Business Hours: ten am to ten pm. Opens Daily.

Contact Number: 604- 890 1708

Corgi & The Gang Facebook Page

Love Nutrient Chop Mentum Hin Hardware Cafe (振兴号) @ Alora Hotel, Bukit Jambul, Penang.

Ever since B-Suite Hotel (at Bukit Jambul) re-branded (or restructured) to Alora Hotel, the newly refurnished hotel welcomes a few restaurants. The hotel is straight off nether the portfolio of Chin Hin Group too nosotros were non surprised why Chop Chin Hin Hardware Cafe was introduced. We expected heavy industrial elements to last seen inwards the cafe but at that spot nary of them. While to a greater extent than or less items on the bill of fare produce acquit the "hardware" lift but they bring got no actual correlation betwixt the items offered too the name. The bill of fare is pocket-sized too could exclusively offering to a greater extent than or less basic Sandwiches, Cakes too Waffles. Ambiance's calm amongst a restful vibe suitable for casual meet-ups or concern meetings. Service was neat amongst the staff paying greatest attending to details. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 opposite to what nosotros bring experienced at Franco, the eating theatre side past times side door. Chop Chin Hin Hardware Cafe is an in-house cafe housed inside Alora Hotel Penang (right side past times side to Franco). 

English linguistic communication Waffle amongst Black Sesame Ice Cream too Fruit Compote (Rm 12)

Our watch was soon afterward dinner too nosotros did non desire something heavy. English linguistic communication Waffle was the perfect item for the few of us to share. Their rendition comes amongst 2 pocket-sized scoops of Black Sesame Ice Cream too Fruit Compote. The Waffle was sparse too nicely done, it was lite too crispy the agency nosotros like. They were generous amongst the Fruit Compote- a expert mix of both tropical fruits too Berries; delicately sweetened to complement the Waffle. The Black Sesame Ice Cream is non to last forsaken every bit well. The flavour was expert too they did a expert project inwards selecting the flavor, at to the lowest degree non the predictable Chocolate or Vanilla combination. The Ice Cream was expert on its ain but fifty-fifty ameliorate to become amongst the crispy Waffle too fruity Compote. Pretty expert value I must say.

Complimentary Cold Pressed Fruit Juice 

Cappuccino (Rm 10)

Americano (Rm 8)

Ratings:

Taste: 7/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Service: 7.5/ 10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Price: 7/10 (1-3 expensive, 4-7 average, 8-10 cheap)

Parking: 6.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Ambiance: 7.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Halal

Service Charge: No

Government Tax: No *Prices are GST-inclusive*

Additional Information:

Address: Alora Hotel Penang, 19, Medan Kampung Relau, 11900, Bayan Baru, Penang.

Business Hours: 12 pm to eleven pm. Opens Daily.

Contact Number: 604- 646 7777