Kopi (Coffee) Luwak – In search for the most expensive coffee in the world
12 Comments by Mai / February 5, 2010 / Posted in Food & Wine, TravelI live in Melbourne, one of the cities of the world where there is a strong appreciation for a good coffee. Sourcing, roasting and the art of making a good coffee is competitive here and consumers benefit greatly from a high standard of coffee as a result. But there is one grind that you will [...]
Rome – Cafe Greco, Piazza di Spagna and Spanish Steps
0 Comment by Mai / January 5, 2010 / Posted in Food & Wine, TravelCafe Greco After shopping till you drop in Rome’s famous high end designer shops of Via Condotti, you should take a break by having a glass of espresso at Cafe Greco. I found out that the Italians do not drink Capuccinos after 10:30 am but in Cafe Greco, which caters to thousands of tourists, you will [...]
7 Days of Coffee
0 Comment by Mai / December 19, 2009 / Posted in LifeAlright we all get freebies from work every now and then, I know I’ve been spoilt for a long time with perks from work such as junkets, holidays and free entertainment (dining out, sporting events, drinking in nice bars/clubs, etc). This I think trumps them all. I now have my very own lovely concierge!! and do [...]
The Best Macaroons in the World
7 Comments by Mai Lin / February 3, 2009 / Posted in Food & WineI’m missing sitting at this french patisserie Laduree (http://www.laduree.fr/index_en.htm) which makes the best macaroons. During my business trip to Paris last year, a colleague took me to one of their shop in Champs Elysees and since then I’ve feasted on my favourite Laduree macaroon called L’Ispahan (as shown in the picture). It’s a pink rose [...]
