Thursday, October 17, 2024

Perth - To Eat 16Oct24 (Chicho Gelato - Northbridge , UMA - Pan Pacific)

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Perth - To Eat
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 Chicho Gelato
(Northbridge)
Chicho Gelato is a popular artisan gelato shop in Perth, known for its high-quality, handcrafted gelato made using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. Their menu changes seasonally and are spot on with their unique and delightful array of flavors.

Quality Gelato. Flavors were all on point but personally would have preferred a thicker consistency. Unique flavor combinations to be enjoyed in the drinking area of town.
Don't miss, by far best Spanish Hot Chocalate down the road at San Churros and amazing, valued HKG standard Dim Sum but Aussie sized Dim Sum at Fortune Five!

These other picks are my personal top picks for Ice-cream.
All time for variety and value still goes to GIOLITTI (Rome) and Mooz (recommended by locals, Carins Australia.)

UMA
(Pan Pacific Hotel)
UMA is a fine dining restaurant in Perth that specializes in modern Peruvian cuisine with a modern twist with a number of accolades to boot.

 
Peruvian food is often known for its bold flavors, unique ingredients, and the fusion of indigenous, Spanish, African, Asian, and other immigrant culinary traditions. 
 Ordered On:
16Oct24
AUD125/pax: A taste of Peruvian culture and a culinary exploration.

Come with an appetite! Four courses with multiple dishes at a grand total of 11dishes inclusive of one Amuse-bouche. Very filling!
*Amuse-bouche could have been great if freshly fried.*
Course UNO (one)
*The appetizers were the greatest hits. The Ceviche Peruano was by far the hit and throughly enjoyed by all.*
Course DOS (two)
*Beef rump cap skewers were amazing and with the silky smooth potato puree were to die for. Not much of Chicharron de Fescado. It seems more like an Asian sweet and sour fried dish. Overall we agreed that the second course was on the salty side.*
Course TRES (three)
*The Barramundi was so beautifully prepared that it wowed all of us. A crisp skin and flesh done medium rare. Truly enjoyed by all and a kick from that mango mole. The Cassava chips though looked great did't really resonate. It a firmer more starchy texture than what we would be used to.*
*The 350gm Black Angus perfectly prepared. Personally it needed a little more salt. Salad was refreshing and cut through the already very filling meal.*
Course CUATRO (four)
*Nice dessert to end of the night.*
Fed 3 AUD125/pax
Food 4/5
*The standouts to all were the Barramundi, Cevici and all the appetizers.*
Service 4/5
*Great service. Attentive and plates constantly changed after each course. Queries were clarified by wait staff with the chef which was really appreciated and enjoyed. Excellent!*
Ambience 3.5/5
*A little on the dimmer side but still a nice environment to enjoy.*
Value 3.5(standard pricing) 4.5/5(with crew discount)
Value! Though not every dish was a home run, the variety was amazing. Even at the regular retail of AUD125 for the full course, the journey through Peruvian cuisine was well worth spent and they would adjust for the number of people eating.

Come with your appetite. By course two, it was just nice, course three was indulgence and the last course for dessert, there's always a special space. Would highly recommend this culinary exploration or al la carte to experience when in town.

You maybe interested in another fine dining location in Perth, Wild Flower with an great view.
Another great value for money lunch and superb experience was at two Michelin stared restaurant, Dinner in London by Heston, featuring ye olde English recipes cooked with a modern take and techniques, highly recommended.
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Monday, October 7, 2024

Amsterdam - To Do 01Oct24 (Church of Our Lady, Speciality Shops, Cuyperspassage, Free Boat Rides, Straat Museum)

Amsterdam - To Do
 Amsterdam - To Eat
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Church Of Our Lady

We were fortunate to catch a worship in session by this talented group of individuals. The acoustics were spot on.
Click here for Church Of Our Lady
You maybe interested in Frens Haringhandel Catholic Church (AMS) featuring Neo Gothic Architecture. The Bascilica of Saint Nicholas (AMS) The basilica a prominent Roman Catholic in Amsterdam is named after Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors and the city of Amsterdam.
Click here for Church Of Our Lady

Specialty Shops (Unique shops of AMS)
The Otherist
(Framed insects, taxidermy and more)
Discover our uniquely curious collection of framed butterflies, insect specimens, fine jewelry, taxidermy, gifts and more.
Like these kinda stuff, you maybe interested in the Evolution Store in NYC. That place brings these oddities and stuff to an entirely different level.

A cool museum to check out with preserved animals is the Grant Museum of Zoology in London.
You may also want to checkout Bodyworld located in Amsterdam.
Click here for ABBA location of The Otherist
 
De Posthumus winkel
(Fancy stationary store. Wax seals, stamps and more)
This store holds a piece of Amsterdam's history as it dates back to 1865. De Posthumus winkel is all about stationery, rubber stamps, wax seals and pens. Great for gifting and writing cards for those who still do partake and appreciate this art-form.

De Pindakaaswinkel
(Artisanal, pure peanut butter)
A fan of peanut butter? Hand made artisanal peanut butter with over 10 varieties of peanut butter beloved by locals. You get to sample and try out really full on rich and creamy peanut butters. (Located just across from the stationary store.)
Click here for ABBA location of De Pindakaaswinkel
 
Gastronomie Nostalgie
(Antiques for silver ware and dining)
Antique shop specializing in cutlery. Get a show piece with story and history behind it. Silver plated pieces and show pieces to be taken out during celebrations.  
*Cool set at about 200Euros featuring a hunter's carving set.*
 
Cuyperspassage
(A famous and artful connective passage)
The Cuyperspassage is a pedestrian and cyclist tunnel in Amsterdam featuring a striking Delft Blue tile mural by Irma Boom, designed by Benthem Crouwel Architects, and named after Pierre Cuypers, blending functionality with art and history.
Click here for ABBA location of Cuyperspassage

Go for free boat rides
The boats come and go at regular intervals and allow for bicycles to be transported on as well. This really expands your cycling options and if traveling further to explore more of Amsterdam. The count down timer is precision with offload and on-loading done quickly. Best of all, these are all a FREE Service.

Depending on which line you take, there's some pretty nice architecture along the way to enjoy.
Straat Museum
(You need to take the free boats across the river to get here.)
The Straat Museum in Amsterdam is a street art museum located in a former warehouse. It showcases large-scale murals and graffiti from international artists, highlighting the creativity, culture, and political messages of street art.
This was by far the best expereince for this trip. Sure the entry maybe a little steep but it delivered on modern, high quality art and offered emotive and interactive opportunities.
There are Many photographic opportunities, loads of meaningful and interactive art which was thoroughly enjoyed. The range is varied and with the free on-site wifi, it allows for a free self-guided audio tour which further enhances the experience. Well worth it and a must! The warehouse adds to the entire viewing experience. Great for 2-2.5hrs.
Another great museum which was a great surprise given the entry price was MOMA in NYC. Click here for more (Highly recommended if having to choose). Loads of iconic pieces seen through the ages all in one location. One of the many many amazing museums which NYC has to offer. 
ABBATip:
- If find the entry a little steep, there's still lots of free art found outside around the area. 
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Amsterdam - To Eat 01Oct24 (Pancakes Amsterdam Westermarkt, Midtown Grill, Winkel 43)

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Pancakes Amsterdam Westermarkt
 Finally getting a chance to try this famous Pancake joint.
Ordered On:
01Oct24
x1 Latte x1 Hot Choc
X1 smoke salmon pancake
Fed2 €28.30
*Nice setting with decent coffee. The Pancakes have a almost Thosai like texture and consistency. Its light, airy and went very well with the thin layer of cheese and toppings. Would recommend to share a single order.*
Food 3.5/5
Service 3.5/5
Ambience 3.5/5
Value 3.5/5
Another option on the list. Great for sharing and if looking for a Thosai like texture and hints of sourdough flavor you can hit Pancakes Amsterdam up.

Also it is located right beside Anne Frank's House. Click here for full write up.
You might also be interested in another very, very popular Pancake joint just up the street. They have a huge variety with some unique savory options as well.. The Pancake Bakery. Fills up pretty quick even as early as 9am.
 
Midtown Grill


Ordered On:
01Oct24
*Nice complimentary warm bread served with a nice soft butter and really nice olive oil.*
Buffalo Burrata Salad €22

Dry Aged Ribeye €52
Dry Aged NZ Sirloin €49
*An interesting side. Its really soft but would have been way better if it were warm. Interesting concept, but could have been executed better like how they do it at Stinking Rose (SFO).*
Bday Cake €8
Disc 20% for crew
Total €104.80 Fed2
Fed2
Food 3.5/5
Service 3.5/5
Ambience 3.5/5
Value 3/5
With the crew discount of 20% makes it sort-of worth it. Though its dry-aged, it unfortunately did not pack the deeper flavors often associated with dry-aged. If not for the discount it would have been a larger sore point. We ordered Sirloin which probably due to the aging process, lost most of its fat-cap.

My probable choices next time would still be the rib-eye of any variety and the Picanha with choice of chimichurri and red-wine sauce would be best.
Fairly nice dining experience and of so-so value.

Winkel 43
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Touted to serve up the best Apple Pies in Amsterdam.
Ordered On:
02Oct24

Fed 2
Food 3.5/5
Service 3.5/5
Ambience 3/5
*The ambience is a little dim and not very picturesque.*
Value 4/5
This place serves up largely coffees and toasties. Great for a light morning breakfast without breaking the bank. Toasties were about 4-9Euros in range prices.

Did the Apple Pie deliver?  It did in a different way. Its not like a conventional American Apple Pie. The crust was light and filled filling with loads of apple. The cream worked beautifully with the pie. Pretty good and great for sharing. Would have been better it were served warm. *Note that the apple pie isn't on the menu but they have it.*
Click here for ABBA location of Winkel 43
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