20April2014
Indonesia in the middle of the night
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Indonesia in the middle of the night
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Sydney - To Eat 21Apirl2014 (Orporto Chicken, Sydney Cafe yet to review, Parlour Lane Roasters yet to review)
Where Crew Stays Sydney
Sydney - To Do
Sydney - To Eat
Sydney - To Do
Sydney - To Eat
Sydney - To
Eat
21April2014
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Sydney Cafe
(Yet to be reviewed. Hopefully, third times the charm)
*Its like trying to play hit a right day on the roulette table.
Obviously loss on this day.*
I had desperately tried to grab a meal here on two separate occasions but to no avail.
The first was thwarted with no dinner service, and the second, by arriving on an Easter
Monday, it's a no go. Hopefully the third times the charm. Ranked 21 of 5174 on Trip Advisor for eats in Sydney.
ABBATip:
One can take the free city shuttle Bus555 to the bus-stop in front of the quay and walk from
there. Its strictly a breakfast and lunch location.
Click here for ABBA location of Sydney Cafe, located at 5th floor customs house 31Alfred Street Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW 2000Australia.
Another place which I had wanted to try after the 2nd failed attempt at Sydney Cafe. Due to the easter weekend, loads of great eateries were closed.
With a quick look around, Parlour Lane Roasters is a really cool, jiving-20s setup, with a tripadvisor (food and dining) ranking of 209 of 5147. Talking to the staff, they shared = this is the go to place for breakfast and sandwiches. Lunch service is also available. Prices at a glance are reasonable.(Yet to be reviewed)
Click here for ABBA Location of Parlour Land Roasters 49 Market Street, Sydney New South Wales 2000 Australia.
Click here for ABBA Location of nearest Oporto Station located near to Hilton Sydney.
Orproto Chicken is known for their, juicy, tender, Flame Grilled, Fresh Chicken and chili
sauce.
Their signature chili sauce, wraps your taste buds in a warm embracing heat which is
similar to Nando's Peri Peri sauce, but with its unique spice blends. Nothing so hot that
requires constant gulps of cold water to quench the heat. They also have non-spicy
options which are equally finger licking good.
Overall I'd definitely, Orporto's chicken are much juicier than Nando's. For the kCal
counters, Oporto now provides calorie counts for all of its orders.
Oporoto chicken is not available in every Australia station.
21April2014
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Sydney Cafe
(Yet to be reviewed. Hopefully, third times the charm)
Obviously loss on this day.*
I had desperately tried to grab a meal here on two separate occasions but to no avail.
The first was thwarted with no dinner service, and the second, by arriving on an Easter
Monday, it's a no go. Hopefully the third times the charm. Ranked 21 of 5174 on Trip Advisor for eats in Sydney.
ABBATip:
One can take the free city shuttle Bus555 to the bus-stop in front of the quay and walk from
there. Its strictly a breakfast and lunch location.
Click here for ABBA location of Sydney Cafe, located at 5th floor customs house 31Alfred Street Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW 2000Australia.
Parlour Lane Roasters
150m from Hilton Sydney Hotel
150m from Hilton Sydney Hotel
(Again tried to try but it was closed on Easter Monday.
Yet to be reviewed)
Yet to be reviewed)
Another place which I had wanted to try after the 2nd failed attempt at Sydney Cafe. Due to the easter weekend, loads of great eateries were closed.
With a quick look around, Parlour Lane Roasters is a really cool, jiving-20s setup, with a tripadvisor (food and dining) ranking of 209 of 5147. Talking to the staff, they shared = this is the go to place for breakfast and sandwiches. Lunch service is also available. Prices at a glance are reasonable.(Yet to be reviewed)
Click here for ABBA Location of Parlour Land Roasters 49 Market Street, Sydney New South Wales 2000 Australia.
Orporto Chicken
(Chain Establishment)
(Chain Establishment)
sauce.
Their signature chili sauce, wraps your taste buds in a warm embracing heat which is
similar to Nando's Peri Peri sauce, but with its unique spice blends. Nothing so hot that
requires constant gulps of cold water to quench the heat. They also have non-spicy
options which are equally finger licking good.
Overall I'd definitely, Orporto's chicken are much juicier than Nando's. For the kCal
counters, Oporto now provides calorie counts for all of its orders.
Oporoto chicken is not available in every Australia station.
*Pictured 8AUD meal with choice of meat and cut of chicken*
Click here for ABBA Location of nearest Oporto Station located near to Hilton Sydney. Monday, April 14, 2014
Denmark - Copenhagen - To Do (The David Collection Museum, King's Garden, Rosenborg Castle, Nyhaven)
Copenhagen - Where one can stay
Copenhagen - To Eat
Copenhagen - To Do
Copenhagen - To Buy
Copenhagen - To Eat
Copenhagen - To Do
Copenhagen - To Buy
Copenhagen - To Do
The David Collection Museum
750m walk from Kongens Nytorv Station
(free to enter)
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Although Voted the No1 thing to do on trip advisor, on a personal level didn't wow as
much. Located opposite King's Garden, this frontage of homes houses a four story
personal collection of C.L.David (A collector). The museum also provides complimentary
tablets with both written and audio excerpts.
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*Pictured from Left, A Jar made out of stone, Center Wood paneling, Right Casts a shadow of the Quran as the light shines brightly.*
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*Pictured
from Left, A clear handle of a beautiful piece, Center Intricately decorated shell, Right, a paper cut of the Quaran.*
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*The Dutch collection on the lower levels.*
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Copenhagen's oldest national palace gardens. Picturesque grounds which layout before
the Abingstider (Rosenborg Castle)
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*from information board* "Rosenborg Castle houses some of Denmark's greatest
treasures. Among the main attractions are the great hall with the coronation throne
guarded by three lions of silver, and beneath the castle; three treasure chambers with
the crowns and crown jewels."*
Opening Hours Tue-Sun 10-2 (Yet to review)
750m walk from Kongens Nytorv Station
(free to enter)
much. Located opposite King's Garden, this frontage of homes houses a four story
personal collection of C.L.David (A collector). The museum also provides complimentary
tablets with both written and audio excerpts.
The upper two stories were dedicated towards Islamic art and history with a couple of
interesting choice pieces, which in totality, dwarfed the Dutch collection on the lower two
floors.
All-in-all, apart from a few interesting choice pieces, it is definitely an information
overload, with a collection focused mainly on Islamic history.
interesting choice pieces, which in totality, dwarfed the Dutch collection on the lower two
floors.
All-in-all, apart from a few interesting choice pieces, it is definitely an information
overload, with a collection focused mainly on Islamic history.
Kongas Have (Kings Garden)
& Rosenborg Castle
& Rosenborg Castle
the Abingstider (Rosenborg Castle)
treasures. Among the main attractions are the great hall with the coronation throne
guarded by three lions of silver, and beneath the castle; three treasure chambers with
the crowns and crown jewels."*
Opening Hours Tue-Sun 10-2 (Yet to review)
Nyhavn
(Iconic Copenhagen Canal)
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(Iconic Copenhagen Canal)
The iconic scene which is synonymous with Copenhagen. A scenic location with
eateries and small shops (like this antique shop seen above) lining its banks. Also located at the start of Nyhaven is the House Of Amber shop and Museum. Click here for more info on Copenhagen -To Buy
(House of Amber Shop)
FYI The oldest house, at No. 9, dates from 1661.
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eateries and small shops (like this antique shop seen above) lining its banks. Also located at the start of Nyhaven is the House Of Amber shop and Museum. Click here for more info on Copenhagen -To Buy
(House of Amber Shop)
FYI The oldest house, at No. 9, dates from 1661.
*Revisited 13Nov2017*
Click here for ABBA location of Nyhavn, 1051 Copenhagen, DenmarkDenmark - Copenhagen - To Eat (Noma, Street Food, Cafe Sorgenfri)
Copenhagen - Where one can stay
Copenhagen - To Eat
Copenhagen - To Do
Copenhagen - To Buy
Click here for ABBA Details and reservations on Noma
What's so special about these street side hotdogs. It's probably their lighly pickled cucumbers, along with their sweet onion and crispy-cracked of, I don't-know-what goodness spread all over it.
The sausages themselves are fairly descent in flavor, but I think the winners here are the toppings. Be warned that servings are small. Really.
Copenhagen - To Eat
Copenhagen - To Do
Copenhagen - To Buy
Noma
(Yet to get a reservation or review)
Here are a list of its acolades taken from Wikipedia that should speak for itself.
2012: Best Restaurant in the World, "2012 Restaurant magazine Top 50"
2011: Best Restaurant in the World, 2011 Restaurant magazine Top 50
2010: Best Restaurant in the World, 2010 Restaurant magazine Top 50
2009: #3 and "Chefs' Choice", 2009 Restaurant magazine Top 50
Since 2008: Michelin Guide, two stars
2008: René Redzepi named International Chef of the Year at the Lo Mejor de la Gastronomia conference in San Sebastian, Spain
2008: The users of the international website
TripAdvisor rated Noma as the best restaurant in the world
Click here for ABBA location of Noma, located, Strandgade 93 DK-1401 Copenhagen K
*pictures sourced from internet*
*pictures sourced from internet*
2 Michelin stared and ranked world number 1 restaurant three times over. (Yet to get a reservation or review)
Did you know that at one point of time, Noma was three times over, world number one restaurant? Apparently reservations come in the form of being on the wait list, and a successful booking would recieve and SMS from the restaurant. Noma is located across from Nyhavn (click here for ABBA reivew of Nyhavn) and a short 900m walk from Christianshavn st (Metro).
Here are a list of its acolades taken from Wikipedia that should speak for itself.
2012: Best Restaurant in the World, "2012 Restaurant magazine Top 50"
2011: Best Restaurant in the World, 2011 Restaurant magazine Top 50
2010: Best Restaurant in the World, 2010 Restaurant magazine Top 50
2009: #3 and "Chefs' Choice", 2009 Restaurant magazine Top 50
Since 2008: Michelin Guide, two stars
2008: René Redzepi named International Chef of the Year at the Lo Mejor de la Gastronomia conference in San Sebastian, Spain
2008: The users of the international website
TripAdvisor rated Noma as the best restaurant in the world
2008: #10, 2008 Restaurant magazine Top 50
2007: #15 Best Restaurant in the World, 2007 Restaurant magazine Top 50
ABBATip:
For small parties of 1-2, one can try calling on the day itself for an opening seating and one may get lucky.
2007: #15 Best Restaurant in the World, 2007 Restaurant magazine Top 50
ABBATip:
For small parties of 1-2, one can try calling on the day itself for an opening seating and one may get lucky.
Click here for ABBA Details and reservations on Noma
Street vendor Hotdogs
(Helle's Polser)
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Any burger or hotdog would go for about +35 Krones.(Helle's Polser)
What's so special about these street side hotdogs. It's probably their lighly pickled cucumbers, along with their sweet onion and crispy-cracked of, I don't-know-what goodness spread all over it.
The sausages themselves are fairly descent in flavor, but I think the winners here are the toppings. Be warned that servings are small. Really.
Cafe Sorgenfri
(Traditional Danish food)
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(Traditional Danish food)
Ordered:
Came recommended by Tina, a Singaporean lady who is working in the House of Amber. Having lived in Copenhagen for over 8years, she recommended Cafe Sorgenfri, a popular, must-try cafe which serves up traditional Danish foods. The roast pork was the definitive recommendation.
Ordered:
(Flaeskesteg) Roast Pork 84 Krones*Served with Rye Bread, and a warm, sweet-red cabbage slaw. It must be the best crackling ever. Salty and extra crispy. The meat however was dry and must be taken together with the crackling.
Fadel Draft Beer 28,- and 54 Krones
Pickled Herring 64 Krones*Europe pickling never dissapoints.*
Fed 2 at 234Krones Total
Fadel Draft Beer 28,- and 54 Krones
Pickled Herring 64 Krones*Europe pickling never dissapoints.*
Fed 2 at 234Krones Total
Want to enjoy, really good crackling but not the hefty pricing? One can try getting cooked meats from the supermarkets for much cheaper, and quality not that far off. I had purchased 4 cuts of crackled pork for 53Krones.
Denmark - Copenhagenn - To Buy (House Of Amber)
Copenhagen - Where one can stay
Copenhagen - To Eat
Copenhagen - To Do
Copenhagen - To Buy
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Looking for Amber? Supposedly the cheapest place to get the real deal is right here in Copenhagen. There are 3 store locations. Pictured above is the shop located along walking street, whilst pictured below (Grey Building on the left), is a shop outlet and museum found at the start of the iconic, Nyhavn.
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Click here for ABBA location for House Of Amber located at Nyhavn, Kongens Nytorv 2 1050 København K Denmark
Copenhagen - To Eat
Copenhagen - To Do
Copenhagen - To Buy
House of Amber
10April2014
10April2014
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
New Delhi - To Eat (31stMarch2014 Bikanervala Chain. Over at Reliance Mall)
Delhi - Where Crew Stays
Delhi - To Do
Delhi - To Eat
Delhi - To Buy
Ordered:
Sweet Lasi INR70 each
Pani Puri INR45
Delhi - To Do
Delhi - To Eat
Delhi - To Buy
New Delhi - To Eat
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*31st March 2014*
Bikanervala
(over at Reliance Mall)
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*31st March 2014*
Bikanervala
(over at Reliance Mall)
Located a 15min walk from Westin Hotel, this small enclave houses some major fast food chains as well as a basic super market for some grocery shopping. (Reliance Mart).
An ABBA Share with Rafiz. A great way to commemorate the last set to stay in the Westin Grand, New Delhi, 31stMarch2014. I now know what great Lasi ought to taste!
Ordered:
Sweet Lasi INR70 each
*The best damn Lasi I've ever had. Not overly sweet, lightly spiced with cardamom and not overly sour. A perfect balance of flavors packed into a clay cup. A great, refreshing drink that isn't overtly heavy. A definitely must have!*
Bhel Puri INR55
Bhel Puri INR55
*An interesting-good, mixture of rice crisps with a slightly spicy, sweet sauce, sprinkled with fresh herbs and spices. A salad of sorts, without the vegetables, with nothing but the wonderful crispy trimmings.*
Pani Puri INR45
*A very refreshing snack which is both fun and great tasting. One is given a crispy cup, which needs to have the top broken, and then have it filled with a spiced potato filling. Following which, a double combo of, cold soup mixture. The green soup, being a slightly spicy concoction, and the red one a sweet mixture. This blend of soups in a biscuit bowl of sorts, packs a refreshing, one mouth wonder. Definitely the most suiting accompaniment on a hot day.*
Fed two at INR240
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