Upon receiving an invitation from The Eatertainment Group to attend the media launch of Circus KL held a day before its official launch to the public, one thought immediately came to mind :

Circus?

Well, then I can't wait to be captivated and entertained at this brand new, quintessential hotspot!

Was served my favourite champagne, Moët & Chandon, at the entrance upon arriving! 

A sister venture of its predecessors Al-Amar Lebanese Fine Cuisine & Al-Amar Express setting the bar for high-quality food, I knew Circus KL was the one place to spend my Wednesday night.

So I dolled up for a swanky, stylish yet casual evening and was ready to go!

((STYLESHOT OF THE DAY))

Jessicat wears : Halter-neck bareback top in purple by Wh | Slacks in black by MNG | 

Raspberry Sorbet tote bag in red by Burberry | Hermes-inspired skinny belt |

all accessories from a local bazaar | Criss-cross strappy heels in dark blue by Charles & Keith |

The moment I entered Circus KL, I was wowed by their extensive, artistic and very chic interior! 

I stood before a spacious bistro & cocktail lounge; wonderfully furnished & well-decorated with modern influences.

Look to the left!

If you're a fan of modern art, avant-garde & artsy-fartsy aesthetics, their decor will definitely hit the spot!

These are just a couple of them! The quotes are really inspiring too 

Now, look to the right!

Their bar set-up immediately caught my eye. 

Boasting a wide array of liquor bottle collection, they were placed very creatively on shelves of mass hexagonal cells – very much like the honeycomb in nests built by honeybees! 

How creative can you get? 

The other end of the bar! Check out those unique statues & decorations 

We just HAD to take a photo with it 

Hey, it's not everyday you chill at a bar with honeycomb-inspired fittings!

Some of the choices of draught beer right from the taps!

My favorite from this range is undeniably the Kronenbourg 1664

If you ain't too fond of beers, Circus KL's variety of exotic cocktails might tickle your fancy like it did mine

Bartenders carefully mixing our choice of over 60 different cocktails!

Another range of drinks they have on the menu is the exquisite range of champagnes, particularly Moët & Chandon as well as Dom Pérignon. We were served the former that evening.

My one & only favorite champagne! 

We were lucky to be served so much champagne that evening!

The waiters saw how I never stopped taking swig after swig from my glasses of Moët & Chandon.

They were sweet enough to ask me if I'd like more & refilled my glass after I sheepishly nodded. *hic*

More champagne, if you please? 

Before we knew it, we were given a warm welcome by Joseph!

He introduced the concept of Circus KL – where everyone can wine, dine & mingle in an appealing & stylish ambience in the heart of the city as well as being able to fuse an outstanding culinary experience with stellar entertainment. 

We also learned that it took so much hard work & planning for several months on end to complete Circus KL!

From the planning, designing, conceptualizing, construction, decoration & finally, its execution & launch. I'd say it's a job well done. Congrats! 

Oh but wait, there's something more.

He then directed our attention to the…. CEILING. What's up, doc?

Oh wow! Video montages & other videos flashed across the huge LCD screen placed above us

That was certainly something we all did not expect! Pretty cool, I must say 

Four out of the many people who made Circus KL happen!

MD of The Eatertainment Group. Joseph Afaki & I!

He's really friendly in person! Was nice to know that he remembers me from Al-Amar Express' cocktail party 

Manager of Circus itself, Joshua & I 

More pictures!  With Executive Chef Spaniard David Caral & Joseph

I spotted the chefs preparing food!

It was time for some mouth-watering favorites from all around the world.

We were served various delectable canapés from their international cuisine menu, which we could never get enough of! 

Those bite-sized pieces made to complement cocktail hours really gets you wanting more 

It's tough to choose, really. I was spoilt for choice!

I ended up taking at least one of everything. Okay, make that three…. 

The waiters were busy buzzing around the entire Circus outlet making sure us guests were satiated 

I shall introduce you to some of my favourites – of which are all samples from their menu, by the way!

Ahi Tuna Tatare

Beef Stroganoff with Rice

Mini Pizzas (Should totally check out their gourmet hand-crafted pizzas!)

We were also served plenty of others, such as Mushroom Ravioli, Jumbo Lump Chilli Crab Cakes and Beef Pie!

It was THAT good. Can't wait to go back to dine again 

While we guests were busy gathering, relaxing, mixing, mingling, flirting (!), eating and drinking, there was a DJ playing LIVE for us.

Circus KL also has a podium & a set-up for live band performances too 

Here are some partyphotos of the evening! 

The flow of savoury, delicious canapés soon came to a halt, and paved the way for tantalizing desserts

Here they are!

My faves are (obviously) the chocolate and also the kiwi ones! 

No doubt, Circus KL is a casual, cosmopolitan eatery by day, but as the dinner tables are cleared, the music is pumped up and the bar comes alive.

More mingling, mixing, relaxing & drinking with my buddies!

So if you're up for a charming & exciting date or an outing in style that involves food, drinks, entertainment (and even cigars!)  you know where to go now! *winks* 

Interesting, ain't it, how the word 'Circus' is used to give us the idea of morphing into a decadent world of fun, glamour & excitement.

I sure had a fabulous time… and I'm sure you will too 

How can you not fall in love with the delightful & eclectic interior? 

Thank you Circus KL for a lovely evening!

Looking forward to take some time off to chill at KL's latest dining & drinking hotspot again 

For more information, head on to:

Circus KL's official Facebook page

Circus KL's official Twitter page

Okay here's a confession: I miss Australia already.

Although I'm enjoying myself back in Malaysia to the fullest just as I always have, my Aussie mates ain't here. They're so far away but thank Facebook for blurring our boundaries!

I was organizing my infinite photo collection and noticed I still had many Ozzie photos I've yet to share.

Heaps more to upload but here goes these ones first!

At Lindt Chocolate Cafe along Collins Street

As an ardent fan of all things chocolate, I was ecstatic to be able to dine in one of Lindt's establishments.

Good suggestion, Alex! 😀 We ordered different kinds of chocolate cakes and their signature hot chocolate

Decided to do something silly with the extra chocolate I had

As expected, it was simply divine. Money well spent! 

Not only were the chocolate delicacies and beverages hot and fresh off the kitchen, they were rich, thick and creamy. 

After a cocoa-filled teatime, we adjourned to Crown Metropol Hotel to check-in for the weekend!

Trivia: The Crown Metropol, which costed $300 million AUD to build was launched on April 2011

While waiting for the check-in procedures, here's some piccies of the hotel lobby/interior!

So grand!

The pretty corridor on the way to the elevators

The best was yet to come. Once we checked into our hotel room, we were in awe.

It certainly boasted a sleek, classy and elegant feel to it.

Two huge king sized beds!

There was a flat screen TV mounted on the wall

Heaps of full length mirrors everywhere!! *squeals*

I like this fancy concept!

The bedroom & the bathroom are divided only by a sliding mirror-door

Well-stocked room! More in the pantry 😀

With the boys

LOL at extremely short buzz haircut 😛

We didn't waste any time in resting whatsoever.

Why rest when we have so much to explore and enjoy in this amazing hotel?

Stripped to our swimwear and it's off to the infinity swimming pool we go!

Beautiful

Deck chairs to read/rest/relax by the pool

I love infinity pools; especially when I'm swimming backwards LOL

Wading in the pool because I can't swim anymore due to my red pigments in my hair 🙁 🙁

Yeah, I hadn't dived/go underwater since 2006

After the swim, I took the chance to check out the fabulous view.

Right from waaaaaayyy up here!

And so I began to take random snapshots of the view

Left the pool area and we decided to go for a steam room & spa session.

So the boys and I went our separate ways to our designated zones 😀

OMG the hot, bubbly spa bath was the shiznit

I began to lay there for quite a while until I *think* I actually dozed off!

When I opened my eyes I saw 2 other ladies in the spa bath with me, without noticing them entering in the first place. So heck yeah, I must've fallen asleep. It was sssooo relaxing and comforting beyond words. 

I swear I could stay in here forever!

Once done with all the water-fun, it was time to get a lil dressy and head up to the exclusive 28 lounge.

There was only ONE elevator heading towards level 28; only accessible by a special cardkey.

Behold.

Greeted by various canvas paintings of pop-art

Suddenly, it felt so warm in here. We sat by the huge floor-to-ceiling glass windows near the fireplace.

It was so comfy! 

Staying warm on a rainy day

We were served a free-flow of all kinds of wines and liqour you can ever imagine.

Red Wine, White Wine, Beer, Gin, Whiskey, Bourbons, Vodka, Cognac and more!

Up sky high enjoying life from the 28th floor! 😀 😀

Pardon me for the poor quality of photos taken in 28 Lounge

Didn't bring my DSLR up from the room with me 🙁

Too busy drinking and savouring the fine, distilled spirits. 

I had some delightful glasses of Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernets, together with my all-time favorite Johnny Walker Black Label Scotch Whiskey, a Remy Martin VSOP Cognac and a Tequila Blanco.

The very next morning……

Breakfast at the 28 Lounge awaits us

Delicious and healthy!

The buffet breakfast had a wide array of delicacies

You're talking to someone who's a sucker for breakfast, to be honest.

I never live a day without having breakfast first thing at day break (read: the moment I wake up).

And to enjoy my favorite meal of the day – breakfast overlooking the Yarra Valley 🙂

Bliss 😉

I initially wanted to dine at Gordon Ramsay's restaurant, called 'Maze by Gordon Ramsay' but the queue for breakfast was too long! And since we had a complimentary buffet breakfast at 28 Lounge, I decided against my initial plan.

This is good enough 😀

My favorite way to kickstart the day 

Buttered Toast and hot chocolate/mocha is love

And then comes the platter of my choice of breakfast noms

Sauteed Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Turkey Slice, Avocados, Scrambled Eggs and a glass of milk

Plate #1 of the boyfie's breakfast.

I didn't get to snap photos of his #2 and #3! 😛 😛 

Comfy lounge chairs to chillax on

Again, the warm, crackling fireplace

I can never get enough of fireplaces 

Simply because we don't have any in Malaysia – we don't need one, to begin with.

My weekend at Crown Metropol Hotel with awesome company proved to be a fantastic and memorable one.

Should totally check yourself in for a weekend of fun too, albeit the volume of $$$ involved, but should you like enjoying the finer things in life, this is certainly something to write home about! 🙂

To be honest, I've always been afraid of hospitals, doctors and nurses or any medical procedures.

Always had been since I was a kid.

Looks like I'm living within the shadows of my fear now

Rocking the operating table with a nurse outfit!

Wootwoot 🙂 

LOL which nurse wears Converse?

I do. CBF to wear heels; want to dance and shuffle!

My date for the night; none other than le boyfie the evil doctor 

They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away….

I'd say bring on the apples!

Doctor, would you increase my dosage? Hellyeah 

We're out for a brutal operation tonight 

My mates and I got ready for the party & camwhored!

Fancy an extra injection of energy, Nurse Kayla? 😀

Yupyup, syringes aplenty! One more injection for Dr. Bardha coming right up!

Injected Military Nurse Deanna's neck till she bled 😛

Naughty, deadly nurses on the loose!

Are we ready to roll, my hot doctor? 😀 😀

As usual, we busted out the drinks and began our pre-party!

Let's get it on!

^_____^ Let it roll!

Broken arm Todd and I 😀

And yes if you're wondering, I always drink straight from the bottle. None of that soft-drink mixer bullshit for me.

To me, if I wanna savour real whiskey, bourbon, liqueur or vodka, I'd rather do it pure.

Bacardi shots with Dr. Greg & Dr. Johnny 😀

I'm getting overdosed by my mates!  Love them heaps

Nurse Olivia X Nurse Jessicat

Drink up, guys! 😀

Guess who got the King's Cup???? Muahahah. You're gonna get smashed tonight, Mossy.

Ohyuck. The mixture from all our drinks made this vile, curdled looking drink

Nurse Laura X Nurse Jessicat

My stethoscope: I can feel your heartbeat now

Matching shoes with  GP Clayton LOL

Nurse Britt X Nurse Jessicat

OMNOMNOMNOM

SMILE!

Coming back HOME to Australia was worth it 🙂

They are worth it.

And even more worthwhile, back in his arms.

LOL I love how our kitchen counter is scattered with ours & everyone else's booze. Wicked!

Naughty, deadly Nurses are out to get you!

Better dead now before we operate on you, I reckon.

Already massively wrecked, it's time to hit the party to get even more smashed & hit the dance floor!

Extra dosages of  mad fun please? 🙂

By the bar

Nurse Jessicat X Nurse Paige

My sexy doctor Kon and I

Guess who spun for us that night? 😀 😀 

It's Dr. Rowan! Yay! All the best for your DJ gig 

Wootwoot! I  psychedelic colours!

 Take me to the Intensive Care Unit please?

Candid photo!

Love is definitely something you can overdose and die happy from 

Nurse Jessicat X Dr. Bardha

Outside on the decks, more funtimes!

Btw, neither Kayla nor I remember the photo on the bottom left.

But both our boyfriends were like – "THAT'S HOT!" hahahahahaha!

Wonder when will we see them smooching each other? 😛 Not in a million years, methinks!

More drinks for the night! 

Music was blasting and pumping so hard. Absolutely fab 

Bumped into Nurse Alia in the Ladies'

These are certainly nurses you wouldn't wanna mess with! 😀

Dr. Johnnie X Nurse Jessicat.

ZOMG HE'S SO TALL. Over 6 feet in height – cool as!

Dr. Ian X Nurse Jessicat

I love how similar and cute our Nurse costumes are 😀

Josh and I 🙂 With every party, we never fail to take piccies together!

Hmm…. this looks like the beginning of a lesbian X-Rated movie

*shrugs* Whatever 🙂

Clearly, I'm as straight as ever. No doubt about that 

We all got home smashed with memories of fun, wacky, wild times and a hangover the next morning.

But as for me, I came home with a semi-broken foot. Couldn't walk for a few days.

But don't worry, ima tough cookie.  Am still kicking!

When I party, I escalate it to full scale – cos that's how it ought to be! But gawd knows how that happened.

Only photos remind us of our silly, drunk, party shenanigans the night before 

Yet another amazing night with you. As always.

After 2 years of not meeting up, Violet and I were glad to *finally* see each other again!

We were both in Melbourne at that time so it was perfect for a catch-up sesh

Violet and I 🙂

We didn't know where to go at first cos we were practically gushing when we saw each other!

I was happy to see her again! After walking around aimlessly for a bit, we went to Koko Black

What could be better than catching up over glorious, glorious chocolate?

The hardcore chocolate lover was simply delighted! *beams* 

James was there to join us as well! 🙂

We chatted for hours and talked about old times and what we're going and where we should go next when we meet again. So much to do together, so little time!

But unfortunately, all of us have busy schedules plus the fact that I live pretty far from the city! 🙁

Girls doing what we do best 😛

Thanks for the photo dearie! 😀

After our teatime, we went outside for some air and to do a lil shopping.

Also, it's sometimes really cool to have a guy who is into photography tagging along while we do girly stuff or whatever we do. 😛 So I passed James my camera to help me take a few shots!

Hence, we get to actually have candid shots while walking or talking to each other LOL

Thanks for helping us take candids, James 😀

T'was an awesome day catching up with them but alas, something fairly tragic happened!!

I was wearing the new pair of boots which I bought yesterday, and since I've never wore boots before (we hardly ever wear boots in Malaysia) I didn't know we needed to wear socks or stockings or something similar.

So I was badly cut and bled from above my heels. A blister somehow managed to appear in less than an hour and it hurt to the max  

pic courtesy of Violet

Hmph. And this is why I hate wearing new shoes 🙁

Thankfully, they took me to the nearest footwear section and I bought a pair of flip-flops

I also had some band-aids with me (fortunately!) and poor me had to limp back home.

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Our next outing wasn't as tragic as the first one, though. Phew!

We met up at Pancake Parlour this time :D

Before our food arrived!

It was funny how we actually ended up choosing what to eat.

Both of us wanted to suggest Pancake Parlour, but didn't think that the other would want to eat that. But eventually, we both found out that the both of us had Pancake Parlour in mind! @__@

So, Pancake Parlour it is! 😀

I've always been a pancake fan. If you've been a long-time reader, yall would know that if there was any pancake outlet in front of me, I'd hit it. No matter what!

The flooring reminded me of checkerboards!

I liked the interior decor as well!

Don't know why, but ambience plays a part in how much I'd enjoy myself in a restaurant

Perhaps I'm not exactly a minimalist, that's why. I like elaborate or even artsy decorations 😉

While waiting for food!

Since I'm an avid fan of traditional stacks with maple syrup, I ordered that and something savory

Violet had some Pancake Spanakopita while James opted for Blueberry Pancakes!

In the end I was so full I couldn't finish 'em!

Had a great time with them, as I did the previous outing.

Cheers to more catch up sessions the next time I'm up in Melbourne! 😀

Camwhoring against some pretty Pancake Parlour backgrounds

Love their pop art-ish concept!

Yay for good times and good food! 😀