Highlander @ Chijmes

Celebrated my hubby's birthday at Highlander (Chijmes).

Chijmes is an interesting concept. They converted a former church into an interesting array of bars and restaurants. Everything shielded from all traffic. The scenery is peaceful.

Highlander is located on basement level. This bar restaurant has both an air-conditioned and outdoor al fresco comfortable seating. Also, there's a live band in the evening start from 9pm to 11pm.

Here's what we ordered:

Pineapple Juice

Cranberry Juice

Highlander Sampler Platter
(Haggis, Scotch Eggs, Tatties Socines, Pork Sausages, Crispy Whitebaits, Kipper Toasties)

Rib Eye Steak (well done)

Scottish Salmon


Overall, the food is nice, good ambience, awesome live band and we had a very enjoyable night. :)

Miyahara 宫原眼科 @ Taichung, Taiwan

Just came back from my 6D5N (21 to 26 July 2014) Taiwan Trip with my hubby.

On our 3rd day trip, due to typhoon we have to cancelled our original plan and we was advised by the hotel staff not to travel too far. So, we decided to check out one of the local recommendations that was close to our hotel - Miyahara Ophthalmology Department 宫原眼科.

This is a very special store in Taichung. Its' located within walking distance from the Taichung Train Station. It used to be a clinic, and now turn into a place selling some local delicacies, such as Sun-cake, pineapple cake and the most famous home-made ice cream.

Everything there is so beautiful, the interior design, the packing, the restaurant, the food, the atmosphere is good with soft lighting, it's really romantic and comfortable...I spent an afternoon there with my hubby.

The Interior:

The entire interior deco looks like a grand library complete with bookshelves and high ceiling.

There's restaurant on 3rd floor for normal dining and 4th floor for for afternoon tea. We headed upstairs level 4 for afternoon tea since we are not that hungry.

The Menu:

Both of us ordered their classic afternoon tea @ NTD $450 (SGD$19++)  for one person which consider affordable.

For Me:

For Him:

Pumpkin Seeds Cake & Almond Cake

Cheese Cake

Sun Cake

After the afternoon tea, we went downstairs to purchased some of delicacies as a gifts for our families and friends. :)

I would highly recommend this place for anyone travelling to Taichung and I think it is a must visit place!

Lovely Arteastiq Brunch

Found this place last year when I bought some all-day breakfast coupons from Groupon. This time they offer the same deal at Groupon and check out the place with my hubby!

Arteastiq is an ideal place to sit down, chit chat and chill out for an afternoon tea or some light meal.

The deco and furniture here are really fancy. It has a lovely and feminine atmosphere with loads of plush coaches to chill out on for the afternoon with friends / partners. It is a great place to come with friends / partners to catch up after or before shopping.

Really love the creativity and effort they put in food presentation.

TENDER DEW

Spicy Italian Pork, / Beef with herbs and garlic / Pork and Honey Sausages, Pan-fried-potato-broccoli medalion top with rockets

PRIME DAWN

Pan-fried potato-broccoli medalion, Scrambled eggs & Cheesy roasted tomato with bacon.

Lychee Tea (Cold)

Lemongrass Tea (Hot)

I personally love the ambience as it's a tranquil and peaceful place for one to unwind and relax while indulging in the awesome food.

I shall be back again! hehe...

Happy Good Friday!