O'Briens has landed in Penang

O'Briens, the Irish Sandwich Cafe chain has finally made its way to our shores, with the opening of its 13th outlet at Persiaran Bayan Indah (opposite Queensbay Mall, next to Tutti Frutti).

O'Briens is well known for its made-to-order sandwiches which are prepared with breads baked with sugar-free Irish recipe. Shambo is another specialty of O'Briens, a foccacia bread baked in the shape of Shamrock, a three-leaved clover associated with good luck. 

O'Briens also serves fresh juices, gourmet coffee, cakes, pastries, smoothies, salads and wraps. 

For its 10 days only Opening Special (from 29 June until 8 July), O'Briens Persiaran Bayan Indah is offering the following five of their best selling sandwiches at RM10 each, which is up to 39% discount from the normal price.

• O'Briens Classic Tripledecker (our favourite)
• Tuna Swiss Melt
• Chicken, Chicken Crisp and Cheddar Wrappo
• Chicken Slice and Cheese on Shambo
• Sundried Tomato on Hot Ciabatta.  

O'Briens Classic Tripledecker (our favourite)

Tuna Swiss Melt

Chicken, Chicken Crisp and Cheddar Wrappo

Chicken Slice and Cheddar on Shambo

C-21-G, Persiaran Bayan Indah
Bayan Bay, Sungai Nibong
11900 Penang
www.obriens.com.my

Irrawaddy Fine Foods - "Penang’s first New York style deli"

Irrawaddy Fine Foods, touted as Penang’s first New York style gourmet deli opened its door to food lovers in the island just days ago. The deli is yet again another brainchild of husband and wife team, Tommes and Louise, the owners of That Little Win Bar, a popular European wine bar and restaurant a stone’s throw away.

We made our way there on Day 3, in the nick of time before the deli is closed for the day at 6 pm. Tommes and Louise were wrapping things up but they were their friendly and helpful selves; playing host to us.

We were awed by the number and variety of sausages, cold cuts, quiches, salads, pates, pizzas you can find at this place. I think it must offer one of the widest variety of cheese you can find in Penang, especially those not commonly found specialty cheeses.

Fresh cakes and breads including their famous baguettes are baked daily. The apple and cinnamon cake baked with Tommes mom’s recipe is not to be missed.

They also have a sandwich bar where you can make your own sandwich with the different kinds of home-baked breads and a myriad of fillings and dressings. The same goes for salad where you can make your own pick of fresh salad at the salad bar for eat-in or takeway.

We bought pork pies and and a zatar spice and cheese pizza home and popped them in the oven for dinner that night. The pies were absolutely delicious; we loved the flavourful pork filling with crunchy pie crust.

Hubs and I are very excited about what the deli can offer and are already thinking of what we can get from Irrawaddy Fine Foods for Christmas. This is definitely one deli to look out for in Penang.

P/S: We were at That Little Wine bar a few months ago for dinner. Watch this space for the post.

Irrawaddy Fine Foods
4 Jalan Irrawaddy
George Town
10500
E-mail: info@irrawaddyfinefoods.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/IrrawaddyFineFoods
Website: http://www.irrawaddyfinefoods.com/
Opens 10 am to 6pm, Mondays to Saturdays
Tel: 042286360
Fax: 042287360

Hard Rock Hotel Penang Rock Star Suite

I am quite sure Hard Rock Hotel Penang needs no introduction but wait till you see what's in store at the one and only Rock Star Suite at this hip and happening hotel in Batu Ferringhi.

The contemporary and stylish suite combines a private living and dining area with one bedroom. Space is abundance in this suite which includes a walk-in wardrobe, two bathrooms and a kitchenette.

Just like everywhere else in the hotel, the Rock Star Suite of no exception when it comes to the hotel's rock culture and idolism. The walls in the suite is adorned with memorabilias, photos and personal items belonging to famous music personalities of the past and present.

 

 

All rooms and suites come with a 32-inch LCD screen HD Ready TV with satellite channels, DVD/CD players, iPod docking station and wired and wireless internet access.

Guests staying at the Rock Star Suite will enjoy full Kings Club privileges with access to the Kings Club Lounge, a collection of premium room amenities in the room and daily turndown service. Boy was I bowled over by the amount of gourmet food they fed us at the Kings Club Lounge.

We could choose to enjoy a quiet morning breakfast at the lounge instead of the Starz Diner or Pizzeria. We were practically eating round the clock as we couldn't resist the delectable scones, cakes, pastries, tarlets and sandwiches served for afternoon tea, followed by canapés and cocktail while watching the sun setting.

We stayed at the Rock Star Suite for two nights so on the 2nd morning, we had breakfast at Pizzeria instead. Located by the poolside, the Pizzeria serves Italian food including lip smacking pizzas.

 

Like they say in their website, Hard Rock Hotel Penang is all about the experience and I can't agree more. I will have the photos speak for themselves. 

The hotel houses the largest free-form pool in Northern Malaysia. Kids (and adults alike) will love the water slides. For those who want a little privacy amidst all the fun and action, reserve a private cabana, a recent addition to the hotel. 

The Body Rock gym boasts a stunning poolside view thus making exercising all the more fun.

The Teens Club is equipped with pool tables, foosball and a variety of electronic game stations.

If you have kids aged 4 to 12 years old, don't fret if you need to keep them occupied while you go for a dip in the pool or a massage. They will love the Lil' Rock Kids Club.



Head on to Hard Rock Hotel Penang for a rockin' fun holiday.

Hard Rock Hotel Penang

Batu Ferringhi Beach, 11100 Penang

Malaysia
Email: info.penang@hardrockhotels.net
Tel: +60 4 8811711
Fax: +60 4 8812155