SYDNEY - Balmoral Beach - The Bathers' Pavilion

Driving across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in my Lamborghini with the top down 

SYDNEY - Balmoral Beach - Located in North Sydney in the Mosman area, Balmoral beach is a beautiful, quaint and pretty quiet beach if you want a relaxing getaway from the bustling busy Sydney City. Unlike other crowded beaches, Balmoral beach is tucked away from tourists and allow one to take relaxing strolls along the beach and just simply lie on the sand and enjoy the sounds of the crashing  waves. They even have a special area at the Rotunda for weddings to take place. It is a beach that is positioned to allow visitors to enjoy views of Sydney Harbour National Park and the gateway to Sydney Harbour.

SYDNEY - The Bathers' Pavilion - Situated on one end of Balmoral beach, this restaurant serves delicious and impeccable cuisine to match the stunning view of the waters. The menu changes with the season and prides itself only to serve the freshest produce bought from small Australian producers.

Managed by Owner / Executive Chef Serge Dansereau and Cameron Johnston,  The Bathers' Pavilion   has eclectic lunch and dinner menus with strong focus on fresh produce to create French cuisine with a twist. On the other side of the restaurant is the cafe where visitors can enjoy snacks or simply a delicious coffee at more affordable prices. Their breakfast menu is sumptuous and worth the calories! I enjoy their delicious hot chocolate drink the most especially on a cold windy day by the beach. Overall, the restaurant and its sister cafe adds to Balmoral's beach beauty and definitely worth a visit! A lovely place to enjoy a meal or drinks with breath-taking water views :)

The Bathers' Pavilion

4 The Esplanade, Balmoral Beach, NSW 2088, Sydney

Phone: 9969-5050

Website: http://www.batherspavilion.com.au/

♥ Lora Christelle Lim ♥

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SYDNEY - Devon Cafe @ Surry Hills

SYDNEY - Devon Cafe @ Surry Hills - Every weekend I look forward to exploring new cafes in Sydney for brunch. Devon Cafe was highly recommended by my girlfriend Tourmaline who just moved from Singapore to Sydney and I was impressed by their creative brunch menu.

DEVON CAFE

                                     76 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2043, Sydney

Phone: 9211-8777 (Beside Central Station)

Website: http://www.devoncafe.com.au/

Situated conveniently beside Central Station, Devon Cafe is opened by 2 renowned chefs from Bistro Guillaume - sous chef Zacharay Tan and chef Jacqui Ekortors. I like the fact that there was ample parking outside and I could keep watch of my Ferrari while eating on the bench. I had to be careful as people tend to bang into other cars especially drivers who can't do parallel parking for nuts.

We ordered their delicious Ice Mocha and it is one of the best I've ever had! The Ice Mocha tasted heavenly with the perfect blend of chocolate and vanilla ice cream. The Fruitti Berri drink tasted absolutely refreshing too if you prefer something healthy! Under the waitress's recommendation, we ordered the items with the most unique names such as "Breakfast with the Sakuma's" (Aud24.50) which comprises of miso grilled king salmon, smoked eel croquette, 63' egg, radish petit salad and kepi mayonnaise and the "Ogre's Happy Meal"(Aud21) which consisted of ox-tongue, hash potatoes, cauliflower puree, picked onion & fried egg. Food & drinks were tasty, delicious and interesting. Overall, we enjoyed our Sunday brunch and would definitely come back again!

Note: It could get pretty crowded so do go early to avoid waiting in long queues *winks-

We visited Devon Cafe again on Sunday and ordered different items to try. The owner Noni Widjaja, a friendly Indonesian lady suggested I try their White Truffle Carbonara Pasta with herbs and bacon (Aud60) and my my, it tasted heavenly! An expensive dish due to the rare white truffle imported from overseas. We also tried the Citrus King Salmon (Aud18) and it was really refreshing and appetizing!

♥ Lora Christelle Lim ♥

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Mad About Cars - McLaren MP4-12C Spider

Mad About Cars - McLaren MP4-12C - When the first McLaren MP4-12C spider arrived in Sydney, we were ecstatic and were in awe of its beauty. This car has magnificent sleek exterior and rather spacious interior for a sports car. McLaren cars are designed for comfort and to give drivers the confidence to drive whether on normal roads or on the track. McLaren design focused on form following function. Everything is built for a purpose and tailored for the demands of today and tomorrow.

McLaren prides itself for crafting their cars around the driver in a bespoke manner. Since 1963, when Bruce McLaren founded the company, McLaren engineers have been continuously improved their innovation in a single minded pursuit for reliability with their trademark attention to details. McLaren has been rewarded by an unrivaled record of 8 FIA Formula 1 Constructors World Championships, 12 Drivers' World Championships, 3 Indianpolis 500 wins, 5 CanAm Championships and victory at the Le Mans 24 Hours at their very first attempt.

Recently, we visited the McLaren Sydney showroom again and we were entirely convinced that the next car we are buying would be none other than the MP4-12C Spider convertible! I have also been given a special gift from the salesman. I have been studying McLaren!

"Forget what you know about sports car, We are McLaren"

McLaren MP4-12C - Excellent performance - The McLaren spider can reach 329 kph and reach 0-100 kph in just 3.1 seconds. A thrilling drive rewarding the driver exceptional agility and extraordinary performance.

The interior is built for comfort, inviting and stylish yet effortlessly functional in every aspect.

After owning a Ferrari F360 spider and a Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder, we are aiming to buy a McLaren MP4-12C Spider but the price is pretty high. It would take some time to save up enough money for this luxury purchase. I will keep you guys updated :) We are deciding between the 2 colors of the iconic McLaren Orange or the Volcanic Orange which has an unusual glow, which do you prefer? Leave your comments below :)

More photos of the MP4-12C in iconic McLaren Orange color taken at McLaren Sydney :)

A brand new McLaren MP4-12C Spider costs around SGD1.1 million dollars in Singapore without COE. It costs approximately around AUD700,000 in Sydney, Australia. Smart Cost savings :)

♥ Lora Christelle Lim ♥

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Yachting - Out at Sea at One Degree Fifteen Marina Club, Sentosa Cove.

Out at Sea

One Degree Fifteen Marina Club

Sentosa Cove

http://one15marina.com/

One of the perks of being an entrepreneur is that you can choose to work whenever you like. We went on a boat trip on a weekday where there were less people out at sea. We all gathered at One Degree Fifteen, Sentosa, at around 2pm in the afternoon and brought along lots of drinks and chips! 

I love One Degree Fifteen!

FUN FACT: Why is this place called One Degree Fifteen??

Answer: This Marina Club is actually 1 degree and fifteen minutes away from the Equator! 

Look at how cool Esther is, being in total control of the boat. The water was a little choppy that day, but still bearable. No one puked from sea sickness. I guess, we were well prepared. We all took a "Dramamine" pill each, to counter the motion sickness. But who drinks medication with beer!? Omg... Mayne, u looked really sultry with that huge sunglasses! :)

We cruised to St John's island, which was about 10 minutes or so away. We docked there, with other boats around us too. Looks like, a lot of people don't need to work on a weekday?!? 

Some of us went swimming. Well, actually I was dragged in, literally. Thanks to Mr "Bar Bar Black Sheep" owner who simply pulled my ankles while he was in the water. I fell in like a big elephant, making a big splash which was rather embarrassing. Do check out Bar Bar Black Sheep website at http://www.bbbs.com.sg/

I was soaked wet in my long summer dress. I love this BEBE dress which was long, classy and most importantly, very comfortable!

The weather was cloudy so it was not too hot. We had great fun swimming in the cool waters...

Around evening when it started to rain, we chilled indoors and indulged in delicious mouth watering SINS Chocolates brought by its very own owner. By the way, I really loved the "Cherry Liquor Chocolate", its a full shot on liquor hidden in the chocolate. 

SINS Chocolates

http://www.sinschocs.com/

It was a lovely and enjoyable day out at sea... A peaceful getaway from the bustling busy city to relax :)

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My Prince Royale shaved away his beautiful white fur

SINGAPORE - My Prince Royale has been rather moody these days and after bringing it to a vet, we discovered that it is suffering from a hotspot on its tail. He is always hiding under the sofa and below the beds which we found rather strange...

We had to shave his beautiful white fur away and put on the lamp shade to prevent it from biting its own tail.  He still looks cute and adorable despite shaving off his fur. Hope he gets well soon! We love Prince Royale very much :)

Oh yes before I forget, Prince Royale has also been climbing up to sit on the sofa for the first time. We were laughing so hard as he is trying very much to be "human" which is so hilarious!!!

This Singapore trip has been a really busy one, I haven't had time or chance to catch up with many friends except for short meetings with my girlfriends Fiona Ong, Jasmin Tay & Melissa Goh :) These girlfriends have been true friends to me despite me moving to Sydney as they have making extra efforts to keep in touch with me. I'm grateful for their kind friendship!!!

♥ Lora Christelle Lim ♥

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SYDNEY - Fine Dining - Altitude Restaurant @ Shangri-La Hotel

SYDNEY - Fine Dining - Altitude Restaurant @ Shangri-La Hotel Sydney - I visited Altitude restaurant for dinner and I must say it was a really memorable experience. It's a beautiful restaurant located on the 36 level of Shangri-La hotel Sydney and the view was simply breath-taking!

It provided a relaxing ambience for the indulgence of contemporary Australian fine cuisine and the perfect place for a romantic night out. The floor to ceiling glass windows provided spectacular views of the Sydney Harbor Bridge as well as the Sydney Opera House. No wonder it is usually fully booked as it is one of Sydney's top favorite restaurant for tourists.

Altitude Restaurant

Website: http://www.shangri-la.com/sydney/shangrila/dining/restaurants/altitude-restaurant/

Phone: (+612) 9250-6123

Address: Level 36, 176 Cumberland Street, Shangri-La Hotel Sydney, NSW 2000

Opening hours: 6pm - 10:30pm Closed on Sundays & Public Holidays

Chef de cuisine Matthew McCool worked in several top restaurants before moving to Altitude restaurant. He has previously worked for Aria Restaurant in Shangri-La Hotel Beijing as well as London's Michelin star restaurants. The menu at Altitude Restaurant is artful and creative, distinguished by its European influences. The delicious cuisine aims to bring dining to the next level with "inventive dishes that play with textures, temperatures and contrasting but complementing tastes". 

We ordered from the ala-carte menu and I must say the Salmon served with horseradish, watercress, pancetta soil tasted heavenly. It was cooked just right with a little pink so it just melts in your mouth. The Wagyu beef also tasted really delicious and tender. The Scallops cooked with black pudding, apple and Mt. Buffalo hazelnuts were fresh and tasted interestingly good! The Milk chocolate & hazelnut dessert was the perfect ending to a delightful dinner. Overall, it was a really delicious dinner and I would definitely come back again. Altitude is a fine dining restaurant that prides itself for using only the freshest Australian produce to leave all guests fully satisfied.

Do check out their delicious menu at http://www.shangri-la.com/uploadedFiles/Shangri-la_Hotels/Sydney,_Shangri-La/dining/restaurants/Altitude_Restaurant/Sample%20menu%20-%20Altitude(2).pdf

It was a lovely dinner and I was wearing my new dress bought from my favorite Australian designer Alannah Hill. I bought this dress together with Stefanie when we went shopping at Birkenhead Point :) I love her beautiful clothings as they are very feminine, sewn with many sequins, beadings and ribbons. Check out her website at http://shop.alannahhill.com.au/

♥ Lora Christelle Lim ♥

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VIRAL - Why have Giraffes invaded Facebook Profile Photos?

VIRAL - Why have Giraffes invaded Facebook Profile Photos? - I'm sure you would have noticed that many of your friends have changed their Facebook profile photos to long necked Giraffe photos and wondered why? This is because they failed to answer a tough riddle correctly. Known as The Great Giraffe Challenge promoted by New Zealander Youtuber Andrew Strugnell, this riddle has gained huge popularity among Facebook users worldwide.

RIDDLE - "3:00 am, the doorbell rings and you wake up. Unexpected visitors. It's your parents and they are there for breakfast. You have strawberry jam, honey, wine, bread and cheese. What is the first thing you open?"

I was kinda surprised to read that parents would visit at 3.00am for breakfast instead of supper. Honestly, most decent folks would be sleeping at 3.00am and if my parents do ring at that time, I doubt I'll hear my doorbell at all as I would be soundly sleeping.

But anyhow, the misleading part of the riddle is the fact that the list of choices makes it easy to just pick one of the food/drink. But as tricky as most riddles, the answers are definitely not listed in the question but requires further brainstorming.

Most people would answer the wine, but seriously, who drinks wine for breakfast? OMG.

Anyhow, I got the answers to the riddle correctly so I'm glad I got to keep my Facebook profile photo :) After all, I would not keep my parents outside my home without opening the door.

I wish to counter-argue that the answer "your eyes" is invalid as your eyes would have been already opened to have realized your parents were the ones ringing the doorbell. Furthermore, the riddle states "you wake up" so who wakes up without opening their eyes??? So God knows what kinda answer is that!? Not a very smart riddle I would say...

With more than 84,000 likes on their Facebook page, I would say there are many people out there who are easily amused or entertained :X

FACEBOOK PAGE - https://www.facebook.com/TheGiraffeRiddle

Riddle Answers: "The door" and "your eyes." After all, it's 3 a.m. in the riddle.

♥ Lora Christelle Lim ♥

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