Thursday, 7 May 2015

Valentines @ The Steakhouse Hilton Kuching

A throwback blog post on the Valentines celebration at The Steakhouse, Hilton Kuching.


OOTD

Wanted to celebrate this day somewhere different and so, we decided to go back Kuching earlier to celebrate this day before the Chinese New Year.





The restaurant doesn't really makes me feel comfortable because the restaurant itself isn't that big and many tables and chairs were fitted in it. The tables were so near to each other. Well, nevermind it, I'm happy having dinner with my husband.


The Menu
Above is the menu and here's the starter - Trio Oyster which consist of fresh oyster, baked oyster and deep fried oyster.



Oh yes, they do served complimentary bread as well, and it's in heart shape! So sweet~~

Okay, here comes the second starter of the night - Slow Roasted Tomato Broth



We had both the main course so that we could try each of it.


Australia Black Angus Striploin Steak
Many comments complimenting their steak was the best in town. It was true! This is the best steak I ever had so far. You really have to try this when in Kuching. Superb!


Crab Meat and Cream Cheese Crusted Salmon Fillet
Compare to the steak, this is just so so. Nothing interesting.



It's cute isn't it? Very presentable desserts they served. Not to forget the Sorbet. I like it very much.




Two pieces of heart shape chocolate given by The Steakhouse

A photo taken by the waitress. A photo to be kept as a memory.


Thanks to my hubby for this photo
Each set of the course dinner cost RM 175 and these two glasses of drinks cost RM 45 each glass. Total cost for the whole dinner including tax is about RM 500.

Each couples were entitled to participate in the lucky draw which held on that night itself. It was a super lucky day that we got the second prize - A complimentary 2 days 1 night stay in Deluxe Room with Breakfast for 2! 




Tuesday, 5 May 2015

Pre-Wedding Photoshoot

Selecting the right pre-wed photoshoot package is one of wedding preparation challenges. I think I've gone through thousands of photos and been sending many many email enquiries to collect all the information that I need.

In the end, I've chosen VanessaMoon Photography (VM) as they provide most of the things that a couple needs for the wedding. Makes my life easy to deal with only one service provider.

We're lucky that they have having this Anniversary Promotion which includes:

FREE 1 Additional Album
Additional 1 gown for pre wedding
Additional 1 gown for wedding day
*for 1st 20 couple*

Comprehensive Package
(Pre-Wedding + Actual Day Photography + Actual Day Make-Up)

(i) Pre-Wedding
2 Gowns (shooting)
1 Groom Suit (shooting)
Lifestyle Photography in casual wear (couple's own attire)
Full Make Up, Hair Do, Accessories, Eyelashes, Ampoules
16'' Crystal Album (22pages)
Soft Copy returned 
Free Edited Slideshow
Free Print-Out Photo Card
FREE Wall Frame Photo

(ii) Actual Day
2 Gowns (for Actual Day)
1 Groom Suit (for Actual Day)
Hand Bouquet (for Actual Day)
Car Deco (for Actual Day)
8-10 hours within Klang Valley (morning ceremony, dinner reception)
Free Montage Slideshow
Soft Copy returned
Professional Make Up (Day + Night) includes Hairdo, Eyelashes, Accessories, Ampoules


Normal Price RM6800
Now RM5888 only (within Klang Valley)

VM was operated by a couple of husband and wife, Kar Weng and Vanessa. The husband handles the customers' enquiries, photoshooting, and photos editing while the wife manages the gowns, bridal make-ups, and as the co-photographer. If you are interested to pay them a visit, do make an appointment in advanced as they may be out for pre-wed photoshoot.

I had my pre-wed photoshoot last year's April and I've selected 3 locations for my pre-wedding photoshoots - VanessaMoon Photography's studio, Grand Shanghai Food Theme Park @ SetiaWalk Puchong, and Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside.

Here's some of my pre-wedding photos. Will provide you more tips and advices after this.













Tips and advices:
1. You may collect some of the photos you like and show it to the photographer so they know what type of photos you would like to have. Same goes to your hairstyle, make up and gowns.

2. Your outdoor photoshoots destination can't be too far from each other if you would like to have more outdoor photoshoots. Discuss with your photographer. Take note that additional costs (transport and meals) may apply to outdoor photoshooting, do check with the bridal shops.

3. Photography service provider is not only serving you. So, don't always expect a perfect service from them. Take some initiative to do more follow up / do kind reminder to make sure your appointments were all done and correct.

4. Grand Shanghai is no longer a good choice for photoshooting.

5. Kindly contact Pullman to enquire about the pre-wed photoshoot terms and conditions in advanced. We had one night stay with them in a Superior Room with breakfast for two at RM 290.00 nett to get a permission to have photoshoots there. Why not? Relax yourselves after a long tiring day.

VM services are not bad, not to say very good. No man is perfect. :) 

If you would like to know more about them, kindly email me privately.



VanessaMoon Photography
B-6-17, Empire Shopping Gallery SOHO, 
Jalan SS 16/1, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor

Contact No.:  +60 12-292 8250 (Kar Weng)
Operating Hour: By Appointment Only




Monday, 4 May 2015

The Husband's Birthday Celebration @ Gastro Sentral, Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur

It's has been awhile since my last post. Dear readers, I'm back. Was busy preparing my wedding for the past few months and enjoying the new marriage life after that. Will share my wedding experiences later. :)

Here's a recap of the husband's birthday @ Gastro Sentral, last year. 



Let's look around this beautiful place.





The complimentary signature Rosemary bread. 

Bourbon Fizz @ RM 25.86

Our heavy brunch
Never under estimate the portion they served. It's too big for 2 person. Should have just ordered the breakfast set for sharing.


Weekend Crazy Breakfast @ RM 50
Let's have a closer look of what is included in the breakfast set: 


Coffee or Tea
Breads
Cold cuts and baked beans
Haha! I like this. Looks like Ultraman

Here's the Burger @ Sentral ordered by the birthday boy.

Burger @ Sentral @ RM 33.62

Not bad!

Here comes the birthday surprise for the birthday boy!


Gastro Sentral
Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur
2 Jalan Stesen Sentral 
Kuala Lumpur Sentral
50470 Kuala Lumpur
Contact No.: +603 - 2263 7434