My weaknesses include a nicely brewed cup of coffee and most breads (not white,can't stand white bread)...it could be anything from a simple wholemeal roll to a merry looking multigrain fruit loaf.That said, in Penang, there are 2 very nice places that bake their own bread at reasonable prices, first:Rainforest-Bread Artisans and next:Continental bakery,i personally prefer buying a nice rye loaf from Rainforest although Continental has a wider choice as far as wholemeal rolls are concerned.
Sometime last week,when i had gone to Rainforest to pick up a loaf of multigrain bread, i came across a very quaint looking corner shop cafe'...the kind that has a sign outside with the specials but has no name on its front.This place is soo discreetly located on the heritage walk route that unless you are a tourist or one with a penchant for picking up hidden gems,you'd most definitely miss it.
What really caught my attention was the espresso machine and the nicely treated and lacquered wooden front doors.As how most curious minds work, i parked and walked in. The place was empty, as they were i assume preparing for dinner.Attending the bar was a young girl called Marissa and there were 2 other people there running about getting things sorted-Mellissa and Anuar.
Anuar fixed me a nice flat white, and i mean a nice flat white. The place was charming, exactly the kind of place i would run.It was tastefully decorated and not over done,there were reading materials and there was a dining room...there were bar stools and they served CAIPIRNHAs and MOJITOS!...
Getting good Mojitos...in Malaysia?...hardly heard of,except maybe in QBAR...
I made my journal entry while savouring my flat white and i enjoyed it.It was silent enough to think and ponder and yet it didn't feel cold or secluded.They have a breakfast menu, i think i know where i'll be spending my sunday mornings.
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