GUCCI Cafe in Ginza, Tokyo

seeing the decreasing rates of blog post year by year...

I feel so bad to myself...

so many pending posts in my back log...

after my Taiwan posts, I no longer blog about my holidays no more...

I'm Sorry...  :(

and I feel it's a big waste if I just neglect my Japan trip like this...

thus, I will update bit by bit today onwards... *try*

my Tokyo trip was last November (2012)...

it was a very packed but fruitful trip.. I gonna split into many posts...

this is about Ginza... 

one of the unforgettable day... hehe

Ginza (銀座) is Tokyo's most famous upmarket shopping, dining and entertainment district, featuring numerous department stores, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, night clubs and cafes.

after brunch at super yummi Tsijiki Fish Market (which I gonna blog in another post), we go to Ginza by foot...

it's not far at all, 15-20 mins walking time only...

3 mission to go Ginza

1) have a great tea session at Gucci Cafe, only available in Tokyo

2) shopping in Gu - sub-brand of Uniqlo, only available in Japan

3) visit Abercrombie~ woo hoo ~~~ I would say their 'qualities' are best in wOrld !!!   hehe

it was a multi-storey Gucci Building...

the cafe is located at 4th floor...

entered Gucci Store, they will lead you to Gucci Lift back then after letting them know that you're heading to the cafe...

it's not a very big place, but cozy and elegant...

big numbers of us separated into two 'biggest' tables...

everything is gucci... 

even the leather menu...

there are 2 sets available daily which I think it's quite worth...

because the desserts and foods are REALLY good !

with first class services !

set 1 - High Tea Set 

any desserts with any drinks, 2,000 yen (which is around RM 60)

set 2 - Set Lunch 

any drinks, choose one main course (seafood pasta / risotto / and I can't remember d), any dessert

3,000 yen (which is around RM 90)

we all had high tea set, due to we just had super satisfied lunch at Tsujiki Fish Market...

Watermelon Juice 

Gucci Cafe served Good Coffee...

good aroma, smooth froth and steamed milk...

Caffe Cappuccino and Caffe Latte

stupid me, ordered Black Coffee

this is the BEST Tiramisu I ever had in my life YET, so far...

no drama... 

I don't eat every type of cake, very choosy..

and Tiramisu never my thing BUT I finished this whole piece by myself and couldn't get enough of it !

so so so nice....

10 times nicer than Bella Italia's !

Pannacotta, very nice too !! 

and the serving so beautiful and efforts...

Caffe Machiatto, served with a piece of Gucci Chocolate !!

by selling, the chocolate is around rm 10 per piece...

vain ppl must self-shot in Gucci Restroom...

we had a wonderful time at Gucci, and continue our second and third mission at Ginza...

after some crazee time at GU...

walked down further, we saw this handsome, macho guy standing outside a building and we knew we have reached ABERCROMBIE Tokyo !!!!

omg !!!!! 

I fell for him instantly !  *shy*

they give away free Polaroid picture with Abercrombie paper frame to customer...

love his 6-8 packs ! oh my~

all of us full of excitement and very satisfied with our Ginza half day tour !!!

Pickle & Fig TTDI

18th Jan' 2013...

2 of my good old frens finally opened their very First-and-more-to-come Pickle & Fig Cafe in KL, TTDI...

after gone through many rounds of planning, discussions, testing, executions...

finally, it's on business now... *yippie

happy thing is, the response is kinda good since it's opened...  

I'm so happy for them...

shame on me that only managed to pay a visit after 2 months plus...

went KL for a training course, and first in my to-do-list 

= I want to go Pickle & Fig...

the overall concept is simple and nice...

which I personally very love  :)

big space, and definitely a good hang out spot, to sip a coffee or grab a healthy juice and catch some good time chit chatting... 

you will place your order at the Cashier, and pay on the spot...

the Foods and Beverages Menu have been written clearly and nicely on the big big board on the wall... 

they are concentrating on the Hot Pressed Panini, Cold Gourmet Sandwiches and Fresh Salads at the moment...

soon, they might explore on soups and other foods...

just stay tune... 

for beverages, they offer varieties of healthy juices combo...

before launching, they did many researches on the nutrition consists in each ingredients and having few rounds of test drinking among friends...

hence, the juices combo now are confirming Fantastic and "Healthilicious" !

no drama, as myself very likey... hehe

their business cards and many cards & board games are available at the counter for customers...

  

big and small tables for your choice...

and we like this huge, canteen / meeting type of seats haha

after placed order, waiter will serve cutlery and sauces to your table while waiting for your foods... 

I have this favourite Goji Me Juice, rm 12

mixture of Strawberry, Goji, Apple, Pineapple and Yogurt...

no sugar or ice added... my love, really ! 

Stef's favourite - Avocado Dates rm 13

Avocado, dates, milk & yogurt...

it's very filling and rich...

non - diary juice - Mango Passion rm 9

Caesar Salad rm 12

Romaine Lettuce + hard-boiled egg + beef bacon + crountons + shredded parmesan...

** add on rm 4 per for chicken breast 

or rm 6 for smoked salmon...

the portion is quite generous and we all very happy and love it...   :)

** all sandwiches or panini served with Homemade Triple Cooked Wedges and side salads with Balsamic dressing... 

  

Smoked Turkey Roll & Cheddar rm 15

Smoked turkey roll + sauteed mushroom + cheddar cheese + infused oil on whole meal or white bread...

this is Katz's fav... 

simple and nice   :)

Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese  rm 19

smoked salmon + capers + chives cream cheese + lemon tarragon mayo + mixed greens on focaccia

the ingredients are generous, you can taste the ingredient in every bites of any side of the sandwiches...

I've been working at several cafes / sandwich bars during my 18 mths in Melbourne...

sandwiches and salads are my best frens...

hahahahahahha

I can eat them 3 meals per day for 365 days...

So I'm pretty happy and wish to have such cafe around my living areas~ 

( * I become part of P&F d... I stick their sticker on myself... hahaha~ )

they serve nice brewed coffee too...

too bad it's dinner time, and I won't have the courage to challenge caffeine after 6pm daily...

I'm no longer at "young-age"    :(

Double-shots Flat White...

they serve nice and smooth coffee...

the bubbles from the froth in the pic, was because I took long time to talk and snap this pic... my fault...

the coffee bean used for this cup of coffee will cause the froth turned 'bubble' easier and faster than other brands according to the coffee dealer... 

in the end, I've been forced to try out this Espresso at 10 pm !!!!  

it has really nice aroma, too nice to reject, especially for coffee lover like me..

it's not bitter but a nice and strong bitter sweet after taste stay in your throat...

Baked Nachos, with pickled jalapeno, black olives, tomato salsa and melted cheese~ 

Pickle & Fig have been featured in both I.M. and RRenovation magazines... 

Interview of both owners and a lot details can be found in the magazines introductions... 

before the entrance door, there are this on the left wall...

there are tables outside for smokers~

of course I MUST write something too, to 'prove' I was here... 

hahaha

most of the things I wanted to do within my capabilities which I listed for myself during school time I've already done... like tattoo, sky diving, study overseas, traveling alone and blah...

after few seconds of figuring..

I thought of something to write somehow...

Before I die, I wish to 

BE HAPPY

every moment... so to bring happiness to everyone around me...   :)

they have this daily promo...

please stay tune on the board at the entrance or their Facebook Official Page...

we stayed till closing...

and

OFF

for

second round

catch-up...

hehehe...

I'm so proud of you, guys...

keep it up ~

HOPE to visit again soon~   *winkz

Starting Monday, 1st April Pickle & Fig TTDI will be extending their daily operation hours an hour later during the night so, guys could come hang out tad lil bit longer.

Sunday - Thursday : 10am - 11pm
Friday and Saturday : 10am - 12am

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