For those who dont know (and there seems to be many), there’s an anti police roadblock facility on Twitter called klroadblock. If u wanna avoid them, check via your mobile phone (or a frens phone if ur not online) for locations of roadblocks.
It depends on users like u to update the info.
Surprisingly, there’re only 2,285 followers. Apa ni??
Technology is so cool. Roadblocks will soon be redundant!
Can’t be beat. Its been awhile.
Was sure glad to hear Sassorosso (2166-6428), the Italian restaurant and wine retailer, has recently started gettin people high every Sunday from 11am.
With Giovanni, the owner (of the joint & the bike)
I was there on time with a friend, Lena. Guests can have unlimited wine (white & red) and Italian sparkling wine, prosecco. The wine changes every week tho.
Prosecco is my new favourite bubbly. Created from predominately prosecco grapes in the northern Veneto region of Italy in the foothills of the Alps, its light, easy to drink and fun. According to a recent article in The Telegraph, in the UK these “cheap & cheerful” sort of drinks (prosecco, cava) are edging out the more well-known champagnes.
Bubblebubble
Had several glasses and got buzzing before i even looked at the menu.
Food. Hmmm. That ‘thing’ that has to enter your body in between drinking.
Found out that Lena is also a day-drunk. Haha
Laid out
Lena's appetizers
My appetizers
The deal here is appetizers are laid out out front, but the main course is your choice from the extensive menu – u got pastas, risotto, gnochi, lasagna, 17 types of pizzas (baked when u order in a wood-fired oven outdoors), grilled shit (rack, t-bone, etc), fish (including jumbo prawns which i devoured, as well as salmon), with a choice of side order and sauce, and dessert served at your table. Phew.
Godammit makin me hungry.
Yum
Feasting for a king. Will definitely hit it again.
It was the kind of sunny, breezy Sunday that just screams “Drink, bitch!” That i did, and basically stuck to d bubbly all d way.
Probably the biggest selection of grappa outside Italy. Haha
The joint has a real chilled, cool and inviting atmosphere, with loads of natural light, a nice layout and a stylish, unpretentious feel. It used to be a person’s private home ages ago. Dude back in da day must have been a hustla to have a bungalow smack downtown.
A band plays 2nd & 4th Thursdays of d month
I like. An ol skool section
Private section
My fave corner
Dessert. One of 'em
Pizza dude workin it
Lookin for birds ah
Doin it. There's a retail wine cellar here too (at our rear)
More grappa
Chef Giovanni’s been in KL for ages, i met him way back. He’s also opened a new wine bar (+pork) at Changkat BB called Giovino last week, which i plan to raid.
I’ve normally had champagne brunches at hotels like Westin & Ritz, so doing it at a restaurant is a nice change, and more personal.
Call the restaurant for reservation at the number above. Sassorosso Italian Restaurant & Wine Retailer’s Sunday brunch costs $147.20 ($128++) with booze. If u got liver failure, it costs $112.70 ($98++).
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Brain damage: 8/10
Dark magnet
…u’d luuv Spaghetti Grill (2287-2220). They serve it ice-cold, like Chilis, but without the complimentary ‘people-haters’ managers. It’s located at Megamall, facing The Gardens.
And the price is ridiculous – $11.95++ or $13.75 nett a pint. Cool thing is, happy hours is all day, all nite! And it aint just for Guinness – other beers & liquor too. You can get a Scotch whisky (Grouse) for 7 bucks.
Bites called 3D
Happy customers
U know when you’re halfway or nearing the end of your pint of beer/Guinness, and it starts to taste crap coz of the rise in temperature? Dat really sucks, and seriously affects the taste of the drink, making u less likely to order another. This problem dont exist at Spaghetti Grill, cos the thick-glass mugs are stored in the freezer until needed.
It remains real cold till d last drop! No shit.
Now that what i call a COLD ONE
Its got a full bar
Gangsta
The outlet is owned by the same company that owns Chilis, hence the similar set-up. But the manager here, Ashok, is a nice guy. He could teach Chili’s managers a thing or two, or a thousand.
Swung by Tom Dick & Harry’s (7710-2122) in TTDI recently. Food blogger chick Sue Lynn was checkin out some of the menu items, so i joined her.
We also went thru a few cocktails. My friend Sarah orders the Mudslide Martini to start. It’s different from what we’re used to, ie TGI Friday’s ice-cream filled one, but its ok.
The girls went thru quite a few cocktails!
Hmm, not sure if this was the White Russian or Mudslide
First on d munchy list – Pigs in Blanket. Their version uses small sausages. Pretty ok. The mustard rocks.
Little piggies
Left to right: Beer, Hopscotch Martini, Mojito
Other cocktails sampled – Hopscotch Martini – one for those who like their drinks lollipop-like, Mojito – a favourite anytime, Vodkachino – good as a dessert.
I also had the Long Island. Unfortunately, the bar uses locally-made cheap liquor, which i find quite shocking, considering its priced as premium. I’m not sure if their house-pouring liquors are also local moonshine.
My lovely 'double-date'. Haha
Meeeat!
The Pork Platter (above) is pretty decent, tho the slices are kinda thin.
Prices are above average. The bar opened early this month, with happy hours from 4-8.
Remember d movie Alien, when d baby alien bursts outta d dude's stomach? Flashback. Pork knuckles.
