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I really wanted to post a write up on a luxe cream elixir dubbed the new holy grail of cosmetics to start off the week but I wanted to clarify a few things first before going on and on about my discovery of what could be the next fountain of youth. I see a few sceptical looks out there. ;)

Until I sort that out which shouldn't take very long, I'll show you guys some photos I didn't have time to put up last week and also some yummy foods I tried. I attempted something I don't normally do with my nails, be a tad more fun with colour combos. Since I had a little extra time, I did a pastel purple and crème coral pairing with a pinch of glitter which turned out rather pretty.



I also tried something absolutely yummy for brunch from ACME Bar & Coffee @ Troika - Baked Eggs, Spinach, Rhubarb, Ricotta and Grilled Sourdough Bread which is basically 'Two Eggs Slathered on Grilled Bread' (RM17). It's one of those dishes you order when you don't really want to eat meats or too much carbs but will still satisfy your cravings for something rich and leave you happy after. Comfort food anyone? Great combination of flavours in a shallow pot! I was craving for more after I polished off the pot or maybe I was just starving that morning. Read about my previous ACME Bar & Coffee post here.


And my latest indulgence was at TWG Tea Salon & Boutique @ Pavilion, Crème Brûlée. A traditional French confection, two miniature cream brulees infused with exclusive TWG Teas Phuguri Darjeeling and Vanilla Bourbon Tea (RM17). Truly refreshing brûlées, smooth, creamy with full on tea flavour. Did you noticed something? No chocolate! *laughs*


Since I went with Jean and Traclyn we shared a pot of Crème Brûlée  Tea and I also tried the Financiers - Green Tea and Chocolate flavours from Jean's tea set as well as Napolean Tea & Caramel Macaron (my choice) and Bain De Roses Tea Macaron (Jean's choice). The Financiers were freshly baked, it was light, moist and tasted lovely with the tea infused jelly and cream. I also help Traclyn with her Chocolate Fondant. Spoke too soon about the 'no chocolate' thing hey. *evil laugh* Read about my first visit to TWG Tea Salon & Boutique here.




There you go, my colorful treats for the week! Deciding my nail colour for next week.

Look forward to: "The Holy Grail" of cream elixir!!
Finally a new fab dining place for me to try out without having to go all the way across town or crossover to another state. It's just 5 minutes away from my place. Woohoo!

Converting abandoned industrial warehouses into places of interest such as a museum, a fashion hub or a restaurant isn't exactly new. Which makes a restaurant designed to look as though it has been renovated to look like it was previously an industrial loft with a metroplitan twist, is such a cool idea. I simply lurv the concept! Enter Acme Bar & Coffee.


It has such a casual vibe to it which makes it cosy and welcoming. The front of the restaurant covered by high windows from floor to ceiling letting in natural light when you're dining there in the day is a refreshing change. Photos turn out wonderful as well!





Though they are currently working with a soft launch menu, which is really good, I expect they will have more exciting things planned soon. While waiting for my meal I sipped on still San Pellegrino and Iced Latte which was milky and smooth.


For starters I had the Cumin Smoked Prawn Salad with Mango, Pomelo topped off with dried shaved Bonito Flakes with Chili Dressing (RM31). Very oriental. Fresh juicy prawns and generous with it. The Chili dressing added an exciting zing to the sweet mango cubes and fresh greens. The pomelo however was somewhat missing.


Since I felt rather lamb-ish, I ordered the Grilled Marinated Lamb Shoulder with ABC Kicap Chili Marinade, Peas and hand-cut Fries (RM 37). If the salad with chili dressing didn't get your appetite going, the smell as the lamb shoulder gets to the table will. The lamb shoulder was just oozing flavour. Every bite was tender, juicy and delicious!



And for dessert, if the choice of cake was that much for a soft launch menu, I can't wait for the full menu. There were over a dozen choices and I had a tough time deciding. But I just couldn't take my eyes off the Christmas Log. It's Christmas soon, can you blame me. Plus it was a chocolate icing and not the buttercream type. Made from rich Swiss Chocolate this log is hands down the best I've had this season!! The chocolate sponge was moist and needless to say the chocolate filling was gorgeously velvety and creamy. ♥



Don't think I stopped there, my second cake of the meal was the White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cake. This was a heavy one, but still so yummy. It was rich, moist and dense with a generous portion of halves and whole macadamias. Perhaps a drizzle of raspberry sauce could have made it a tad more exciting. Just a thought.


I'm going back to try out the rest of the cakes and am looking forward to the full menu. The food is great and it's an awesome place to hang out! And it's so nearby. *smiles*


Acme Bar & Coffee | facebook
Ground Floor at The Troika,
Jalan Binjai, 50450 Kuala Lumpur.
Hours  Mon - Thu: 11:00 am - 12:00 am
          Fri - Sat: 11:00 am - 1:00 am
          Sun: 11:00 am - 12:00 am
Reservations: +603 2162 2288