Michael Jackson Memorial Service @ Staple Center, Los Angeles July 7, 2009

Music: Michael Jackson- Butterfly Mood: mourning

Celebrities including music legends, sports figures and politicians gathered with some 20,000 mourning fans at LA, not forgetting millions of witnessing fans around the globe bade farewell to the greatest entertainer ever lived. It was an emotional and remorseful 2-hour event, a historical moment not only to be marked by social network history, but also to be engraved in the hearts of every single human being whom he had touched.


Mariah Carey sang "I'll Be There" with 1992 original song partner Trey Lorenz. She seemed to be more subtle, as if reminding herself to keep a very low profile today.


Jennifer Hudson with "Will You Be There", the most choreographed performance for the day. She has her larger-than-life voice, backed with gospel-like song arrangements.


Lionel Richie belted out "Jesus is Love", very much like a preacher singing on a Sunday morning service, warm and classic.

People might wonder, 'where's Slash?? How about Van Helen (Anyway Van is on honeymoon vacation with newlywed wife)?? John Mayer just let his guitar do the talking. His Jazzy version of "Human Nature" never fail to impress the crowd.

Stevie Wonder brought a 10-minute version of "Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer". Although his voice croaked towards the end, it was nevertheless mesmerizing.


Everyone went on stage and contributed in "We Are The World", a beautiful song co-written by Michael.

Brooke Shields gave the most heartfelt eulogy speech for the night, recalling a true friendship from an unforgettable childhood friend.

Usher sang "Gone Too Soon" while moving towards Michael's casket. He become so emotional that he took off his sunnies and choked towards the end of the song.

From left to right, Rebbie, Janet, Randy, Tito, Marlon, Jackie and Jermaine Jackson sit as they await the service to begin. The boys wore a significant white diamond glove to pay their last respect to their most famous brother.

Prince Michael Jackson I, Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince Michael Jackson II.

Jermaine Jackson performs Michael's favourite song, Charlie Chaplin's 'Smile,' a tear-jerking moment when he threw a rose from his lapel onto Michael's casket.

It hurts to watch Paris fighting back her tears, telling the world that "Ever since I was born, daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine".


Tito and Randy Jackson embraced by the side of Michael's coffin, covered with beautiful large red roses.

Far from sight but never far from heart. The king never actually left us at all, he still lives and grows in everyone.

To the most celebrated man ever lived- You can never be forgotten.

Chow Yhang Restaurant @ SS2

Music: Dreams Come True- A Little Prayer Mood: Bloated again

Initially I wanted to bring family to a new age vegetarian restaurant at Jaya One last Sunday, but they mentioned that we could only order from their Father's Day set menu, which is about RM268++ for a 4-person set. Dad said he will not hesitate to kill me if I bring him there.


Hence, here we are at this very popular neighbourhood restaurant at SS2, situated right behind Pulau Pinang Kayu Nasi Kandar. This place has been a favourite among residence around this area, so there is definitely a need to call in for reservation. We were there at 6.30pm, all tables were fully reserved for 7 pm onwards and there are even people stream lining in and out of the restaurant with the unlikely hope of getting a table.

黄金炸豆腐 (Fried Tofu)

A little salty but blends in well with rice. The tofu was crispy and the minced pork and shrimps topping complements it nicely.

招牌蜜汁肉排 (Braised Pork Ribs in Honey Sauce)

A tad on the sweeter side, but I think the elderly would enjoy this. You need not worry about grinding your teeth on tough meat as the ribs were braised till soft and succulent.

炒豆苗(Stir-Fried Snow Pea Sprouts)
This is almost as soft as Yin Choi (chinese spinach) but it's nicely cooked without loosing its crunchiness.


亚三咖哩非洲鱼(Asam Curry Tilapia)
Star dish of the night. The asam curry has a tinge of sourness and quite flavourful, not overpowering the tilapia, which on the other hand, was cooked just right to retain its firmness.


Him and his goofy faces.

The bill is a cheap RM62.40. It's the "Thanks for the satisfying dinner, I enjoyed the meal very much." that made my day.

Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday (11:30 am - 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm). Close on Thursdays.

Location: 135, Jalan SS2/8, 47300 PJ (right behind Pulau Pinang Nasi Kandar Kayu)

Tel. no.: 03-78773850, 012-2963523

Map: view driving directions Here.

Café Café @ Jalan Maharajalela

Music: Morcheeba- Undress Me Now Mood: on MC with a swelling chipmunk cheek

Though located around the hustle and bustle of KL city, one could easily overlook this unassuming quaint restaurant at Jalan Maharajalela, a hidden gem in town. Café Café remained as one of the most highly acclaimed restaurants over the years and more to come.


With a bevy of awards under its belt, food can hardly go wrong in here.

The moment we reached its doorstep, the door flew open and we were immediately greeted and ushered to our table by 3 warm-smiling faces.



Walking through the door was like being teleported to another place— dangling crystals, huge chandeliers, dimly candlelit tables and lavishly decorated surroundings, we almost forgot where we were.

We surveyed the Parisian restaurant after the captain took our orders. I couldn't help notice that their chairs were dissimiliar from a table to another!

Since we ordered from their six-course menu, portions are bound to be smaller. Do order ala-carte off their Frence Italian menu if you fancy a heftier main course.

Starter for the night- Chef of the day- Consommé. A cold, clear but richly flavoured soup to whet our appetites.


Sourdough with olive oil and vinegar- I like them being served crispy and hot.


Niçoise salad- As I only managed to finish half of it, the concerned waiter explained that the garnishing anchovies were indeed too salty.


Pan seared Foie Gras- It's my first time having Foie Gras and nearly fainted in delight. It was crispy on the outside, melts when it touches your mouth. They should serve this as the final dish as it's so perfect and aromatic that makes you think dinner just end here. Nothing can ever beat this.


Clams in White Wine- fresh clams that smell faintly of wine. I could imagine the Chef cooking it in flames.


Wagyu Beef Cheeks with Risotto and Mushrooms- This is literary meat from the cow's cheeks, a self-explainatory to why it is so tender. On top of that, they braised it to make it even more tantalizing.


Lemon Sorbet- I'm already salavating by the look of it. Reminds me of the fresh Lecka-Lecka ice cream that I once tried.


Original Chocolate Cake- We didn't get to try their famed tiramisu, instead, this turned out to be a favourite among diners for the night. I still can remember piping hot chocolate syrup flowed out from the cake once it's being cut open, and I mean really WARM! This is undeniably the BEST dessert I've ever had!

The dinner definitely lived up to our expectations, even exceeding it. How could anyone NOT love café café?

Pin said I looked so happy in all pictures.

Thanks for the wonderful meal and Happy 5th Anniversary :)

Juice @ Bangsar-- 20th June 09 Launching Day

Music: None Mood: Toothache

We just HAPPENED to drive pass Bangsar and it so HAPPENED to be the launching day of Edison Chen's first overseas outlet streetwear store- Juice, at Jalan Telawi 5.

The Superstar himself left before 4.30pm but the crowd is still overwhelming come 5 pm.

Did you see what I see? The ratio of Male to Female is 5:1, age ranging between 18- 25.

Perverts. Hmmmph.

Read more about the store launch Here.

Ichiban Boshi @ Pavilion KL

Music: Vamps- I Gotta Kick Start Now Mood: Empty

You do not need to spend a fortune to savour good Japanese food these days. I know lotsa foodies out there dig Sushi Zanmai but believe me, this is a whole lot more better!


The one and only Ichiban Boshi outlet in Malaysia is located at Pavilion, just next to the food court area.

Food from the kaiten belt is priced at RM 2 (beige plate), RM 4 (red plate) and RM 6 (brown plate). You may think the quality might be equivalent to S***i K**g, but you will be pleasantly surprised.











First off, they are darn huuuge! The unagi sushi were lip-smacking and the nori (seaweed) wrapped around these sushis were fresh.

They have an extensive ala-carte menu to choose from.

I forgot the name of this bento set. It may looked pricey but hey, it only cost us about RM34++.


Yasai Salad- nothing special, just greens served with sauce.

Maguro Sashimi- fresh, but nothing to shout about too.

Kitsune Soba- means double meat Soba. The soba may be a little soft but the soup is flavorful as it's cooked with minced beef and beef balls.

Fried Salmon Skin- a little salty but nevertheless a crunchy side dish.

This place is definitely worth re-visiting! No harm sampling everything in the menu since it's reasonably priced.

Location:

168, Jalan Bukit Bintang,

Lot 1.14, Pavilion

55100 Kuala Lumpur

Opening Hours:

Mon-Fri: 11.30am- 10pm

Sat-Sun: 11am- 10pm

Kim Lian Kee @ Petaling Street

Music: Green Day- 21st Century Breakdown Mood: bloated

After dwelling in KL for more than twenty years, this is my first time trying out the best Hokkien mee in KL, most said Malaysia. Even Choi Lan (蔡澜) couldn't sleep without having a serving of this whenever he visits to Malaysia.

With Choi Lan's art on one wall, Ah Xian's banner on the other end, the food can never go wrong in here.

福建面 (Hokkien Noodles)

What makes this taste so great? One ingredient: Lard. They will add in some generous amount of lard cracklings (猪油渣) that makes you flip with happiness. Sure it's unhealthy, but this just brings out the best in Chinese cooking.

姜酒面线 (Ginger Wine Rice Noodles)

I regreted ordering this. It's definitely not the shop's popular dish. The noodles taste very normal and the soup is just too oily, but it sure keeps you warm after consuming just a quarter serving.

Do you know the original stall (which is just a street across) started its business dated as far back as 1927? The Chinese owner initially opened his stall in Petaling Street selling something very different- Soup-based Noodles. He then thought that Malaysian's taste buds were distinctively heavier than his mainland origins due to the hot weather. So, he created something that suits to the locals here, something drier, thicker and of course, unheard of. Therefore, Hokkien Noodles were born.

Today, Kim Lian Kee Hokkien Noodles is one of the must-try food in Petaling Streets for tourists around the globe. Up till today, his third generation is still running the tiny stall under that dusty old shop sign. On 2007, they expanded their business to a bigger premise in a shoplot situated at the opposite road (which is the one I just visited). However, if you don't mind a cramp dinning place, I would recommend you that good ol' stall.

Location: New Kim Lian Kee- 49-51, Jalan Petaling, 55100 KL (Under Reggae Bar)
Opening hours: 11 am-11 pm

Location: Old Kim Lian Kee- 92, Jalan Hang Lekir, 55100 KL (which is opposite the famous Lo Hon Gor stall)
Opening Hours: 5 pm- 5 am