Xantana -- Restaurant Review

I'm not much of a food critic, so this post i think is not so much of a review because you won't find any pictures of food here, I'm actually more interested in the deco of the restaurant. XD

This place is situated across the street from Hotel Grand Crystal. Don't know where is it? I also don't know how to explain.



If anyone is interested to come, please find a map, or contact me. Maybe I'll bring you to the restaurant for a meal, but its YOUR treat! muahahaha~

Check out some "exterior" shots....

Okay I know the shots are wierd.

Nevermind, I got some interior shots, REAL interior shots ;p


The interior is quite dark, unless you're here for a private chat or just hanging out. If you want to really have a meal, I recommend you take outside tables.

About the food:
Their specialty? Chicken chop and seafood tomyam.
Is it good? Yes.
Quantity: pretty much and satisfying.
Price? Reasonably CHEAP.
Will I go there again? Yes.
Rating: ★★★★☆

So...anyone hungry?

Gelato... "This ain't ice cream!"

This is a picture of Maxim's Cakes and Gelateria in Penang taken during Christmas season. Pretty colorful huh? Its situated right beside the Penang Baptist Bookstore. Don't know where? I don't know how to tell explain also..hehe..

Looks like ice cream right? In fact it isn't. Its called gelato, and what the differences? Read on:

Ice cream:
* 50-100% air churned into ingredient mix in making process (increases quantity)
* uses artificial flavoring
* creates "stuffy" effect if "over-eat" because of high air content

Gelato:
* 25% air churned into ingredient mix in making process
* uses more "real" ingredients (so has a more creamy/milky taste)
* doesn't create "stuffy" effect, more quality (makes quantity more worth it)

As a whole, gelato may not as yummy as ice-cream since it uses less artificial favoring, it provides healthier alternative for ice-cream lovers.
Conclusion, gelato vs ice cream = a healthier choice
Ice cream lovers, you can click here for more info.

God bless all ice cream lovers with good health! Hahaha!

Slot Machine Cake! -- Pretty Baker Mandy

I couldn't believe my eyes at first but this cake is super IMPRESSIVE!!! Its covered in chocolate and carefully hand-painted. According to our lovely baker, it took her 26hrs with the help of her friend to complete this cake. This cake is specially made for the biggest spender in Crown Casino. He wanted a slot machine cake (what a gambler).









Mandy here comes from my church and she is very talented and beautiful as you can see (I admired her as a little girl). She can dance and play music as well as cook real good stuff. By the way, she spent more than 100hrs on this Christmas masterpiece for The Royal Melbourne Show 2008.











This is my favorite picture of her and her guy:

Aint' it pretty? Okay okay..I'm getting a little sentimental here.. But come on now, don't you think its a cool shot?

Bless you Mandy!