Chiang Rai Style.

It's not everyday that you'll get to walk into a Thai restaurant without feeling you're gonna get a whooping bill with a hefty sum written at the bottom of it.

And more importantly, the dishes are authentically homestyle Thai, and not some commercially-driven 'fusion' of sorts.

Boy, I'm so missing this place right now.

King Tart.

In this planet of ours, there are those who'd go crazy over pineapple tarts. And there are those who'd like to try it for the first time. Then, there are those who'd quit their jobs and make 'em.

Well, technically, there are also those who'd just wanna buy these yummy pineapple tarts by King Tart, (no relation to the famous Egyptian Pharoah!), that, when popped, crumbles and melts in your mouth. For an assured quality, premium butter, not margarine, and thick, wholesome pineapple homemade jam, are used in the making of these classic delights.

The price: 500 grams = 35 pieces = RM28 only. For orders and delivery, call Zainal of King Tart at 012-423 1300, now.

Nathalie's Gourmet Studio: July Menu.

It has been a couple of months back since my first visit. Was in the neighbourhood for a product launch, on a Friday, and with my reputation at stake, had to decide on where to go for an impressive one2two.

As Nathalie's was just around the corner from where we were, I made the call and went for it.

Of course, me being me, almost couldn't find the place until I saw the directional bunting... and just then, I recalled an earlier complaint from some friends who dropped by a couple of weeks back. Apparently, Chef Nathalie wasn't in the kitchen, and the beef was overdone and the chicken, dry.

It was too late to change my mind. We were running late and overly hungry. I prayed for the chef to be standing over the stove...

God is great. And so was Nathalie's Chicken & King Prawns, Beef Bourguignon and Lamb Loin.

For reservations, call 03-6207 9572.

Woolley Boolley.

Every corner you turn in good old Ipoh will bring you some kind of good food. And when you don't feel like driving around for different dishes, you'll be happy to just swing by Woolley's in Ipoh Garden and get started on a mini buffet with the many stalls and the near countless varieties.

Chee Cheong Fun (flat sheet rice noodles) with prawn paste, chili sauce & pickled chilies on the side, Yau Yee Oong Choy (sliced preserved squid & water spinach in sweet & spicy peanut sauce) and Penang Banana Leaf Fried Koay Tiao (flat rice noodles) are but some of my personal favourites.