Chili's @ G-Hotel Penang

After all those episodes of Man V. Food, we've decided to take on the challenge ourselves....NOT.... Our tiny tummies do not permit such ill-fated challenges where we'd probably end up in the toilet for the rest of the day. So here's to food *cheers*

 

I've finally dined at Chili's thanks to Adrian and his cravings for chilli cheese fries. Yes, watching Man V. Food does have its side effects. We had the Texas cheese fries topped with chilli beef sauce and the mashed potato with black pepper sauce. Sounds pretty little for two but our tummies were bloated by the time we finished. I'd say that the serving's just nice for two.

 

The Texas cheese fries with chilli beef sauce was slightly below expectations. Not to say that it wasn't delicious. I'd still recommend having the fries. It was tasty but somehow the cheese and spiciness was missing. It wasn't as fragrant and flavorful as I had imagined. Maybe I should eat with the chunks of jalapenos served with it. =P You can try, but you may die. Don't say I didn't warn you. The fries also came with a white coloured sauce which I totally love! It's not in the photo above. I wished I could kidnap the sauce and dip some chips in it.

 

Although we headed to Chili's with the intention of getting blown away by the chilli cheese fries, it was the mashed potato with black pepper sauce that won us over. Absolutely delicious with hints of black pepper in it. Aishiteru-yo...Best mashed potato I've had so far.

Our visit was short and we only tried two items on their menu. I certainly look forward to going to Chili's again and see what else they've got in store. By the way, do get there early as we had to be placed on the waiting list for more than 25 minutes even though we were there at around 7.30 p.m.. I don't know about weekdays, but it's damn crowded on weekends. Oh yeah, try to get all your orders in the first time (as soon as you catch a waiter's attention) because the place is so packed with people. We didn't even get the small plates we requested for after the food arrive. Can't wait for my next trip there!

P.s. I apologise for the dull pictures. I can be so stubborn when it comes to using the flash.

My fortune cookie on Sorority Life says...

....Beware: your boyfriend wants to see other people.

I posted that to my bf on skype and here's his reply....

Namewee vs. TNB

Have you seen the video where Namewee gets upset that there's no electricity at his home and then starts throwing tantrums all the way to the TNB office? The rapping only starts at the end of the video by the way. If you've not, here's a link to the video on YouTube:
Namewee vs. TNB

Well what do you think?

Personally, I'm not a big fan of Namewee. Sure, our country's not perfect and yea some a lot people up there enjoy screwing up. Still I believe there are better ways to express your opinion. Raising your voice and throwing vulgar words will get you noticed, but who's really listening to all that you're saying? Will you be taken seriously?

For me, it's true that TNB should have provided some answers instead of pushing their responsibility around. It's like they're playing dodgeball and Namewee happens to be the ball. Perhaps they should learn some PR skills to deal with customers.

Look at the bigger picture:
1. TNB's building has electricity while there's a blackout in the surrounding area.
That's not surprising. Many enterprises including small time hawkers always have a generator or back-up electricity at hand. In fact, if TNB was in darkness too, I'd really doubt their capability at handling our nation's electricity.

2. Publish it! Announce it beforehand!
Hello, it's a breakdown not a shutdown. I didn't know that one can predict when a breakdown will occur and then publish it in the newspapers or announce it to the entire world. I'm assuming that would have to happen 24 hours prior to that otherwise the prediction will not make it to press time? By the way if you know someone who can predict that accurately, can you please refer him to me? I sure have a lot that I'd like him to predict for me.

3. Blackout = make a big fuss. After that?
Turn on the videocam when you're angry - CHECKED. Call TNB 9000 times to make sure nobody picks up the phone - CHECKED. Complain to TNB workers in the truck probably on their way to check on problem - CHECKED. Make a huge ruckus and gets escorted out by a security guard - CHECKED. Rap a few lines to make up for the lost lyrics and delayed release of a new single - CHECKED. Follow up actions including filling formal complaints, writing to the newspapers/ministry, filming a proper documentary on the poor TNB services etc........yet to be seen.

By the way, according to Laman Web Rasmi Majlis Perbandaran Muar, the phone number is er....different from that which Namewee dialed........well...I don't live in Muar so I don't know if the number's right or wrong but here's what I found anyway :P

Note:
These are just my thoughts and everyone is free to express their own opinion in their own way.

[EDIT]A check on TNB's website says that you can also call 1-5454 to report the disruption of supply at your place.[/EDIT]

Tremors at Nibong Tebal again?

Just a while ago when I was typing an earlier blog post, I suddenly felt dizzy. It lasted for about 10 seconds or more. I don't think it's me......did you feel them?


Edit:
A check on TheStar.com.my showed that an earthquake took place in Sumatra.

Xiao Mei's food pyramid

Currently watching Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood. It's much much better than the previous one. I totally adore the little girl May Chang and her panda Xiao Mei is totally cute!

Kyaaa~~ totally love the scene shown above in episode 23 where Xiao Mei finds that she's no longer at the top of the food chain ♥♥♥