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French tunes always hum from the speakers at Croisette Café, but we’re especially enjoying today’s playlist. Folk accordion tunes send our thoughts to riding bikes through the French countryside, stopping off in a small town to pick up warm baguettes and cof…
Exciting things are happening in Penang and we’re overjoyed to report the latest: the opening of Croisette Café in the coastal community of Tanjung Bungah. Located on the ground floor of a renovated bungalow, with both an air-conditioned indoor setting and …
Hotel Penaga Hotel Penaga – The Arts, Greenery and Comfort, All in One Beautifully Restored Heritage Property A Green Surprise in George Town The grounds of Hotel Penaga are a refreshing surprise amidst the sultry concreted George Town centre. Thr…
Spa Entrance Spa Lounge Penaga Spa by Tanamera, Hotel Penaga, Penang The Penaga Spa by Tanamera is located in the gardens of the Penaga Hotel. An airy patio holds the reception area, which benefits from the natural green surrounds and lovely art pieces by a number o…
We feel hip just walking into Via Pre. Chilled world music tunes hum from an excellent sound system and, tall exposed beam ceilings give a freeing sense of spaciousness. Wine and liquor bottles line the shelves and, a long refrigerated counter of house made pas…
The Alley The Alley, George Town, Penang Located in a tiny little side lane, The Alley is set aside a bunch of local vendors; bikes; bits and pieces; motorbike repairs; a hawker stall and a joss stick shop. You’ll have to be alert to find The Alley as the boys […]
Run by a bubbly young team of passionate foodies, Just Caffe combines excellent coffee, with simple western fare, value for money prices and, an ethos of doing good. Located in George Town in a rare position by the coast, seating outdoors benefits from a gentle se…
El Faro Tapas and Bar peaks our interest with its supposed creative approach to tapas, casual ambience and well-spoken-of service. El Faro Tapas Bar and Restaurant Wall Mural Maroon and dark grey paint the room a chilled hue. A chalkboard highlight…
Feringgi Grill White Asparagus Promotion at Feringgi Grill Fine dining is rare on the island of Penang. Best known for its spectacular street food and bargain prices, higher-end eateries are few and far between. But when you’re looking for something special, th…
Penang has long held a reputation for being THE food destination for travelers looking for culinary excitement in Malaysia. Since the awarding of UNESCO World Heritage status to parts of Georgetown a few years back though, the island has experienced a rapid r…
Lighthouse Coffee Lighthouse Coffee, Georgetown, Penang *** Now closed. Always on the hunt for a great cup of coffee we followed some leads to Lighthouse Coffee Penang. I don’t know how we had missed this place on previous trips. It’s tucked into the touristy st…
ONE of the Dessert Counters at China House Penang China House Penang No trip to Penang is complete without a visit to China House. Art, food, wine, live music and, a decadently delicious line up of the most mouthwatering sweets you’re likely to come across anywhe…