CNY Decoration 2013 @ The Gardens Mall

The Gardens Mall once again come out with a classy decoration set up for the up and coming CNY.

 

 

 

 

The decorations are made up with a combination of cherry blossom, birds, peacocks and red lanterns.

Simple yet elegant design by the management. Everything seems to blend nicely to create the mood for the Snake Year.

CNY Decoration 2013 @ Mid Valley Megamall

It definitely feels like Spring season is coming when stepping into Mid Valley Megamall this year.

 

 

 

 

With the presence of cherry blossom, bamboo and red Chinese lantern, this can only mean one thing; the Spring festival is just around the corner.

 

Golden lime tree and pineapple shaped from bamboo shoot plants which scatter around the places complement the main decoration here.

CNY Decoration 2013 @ Berjaya Times Square

It's all about cherry blossom in Berjaya Times Square this year for the upcoming CNY.

 

Last year, the management put up a giant cherry blossom at the main concourse. This year moderate size cherry blossom trees scatter around the concourse.

Outside its main entrance, the God of Prosperity awaits. There ain't much awe factor here this year.

 

The lower ground floor was decorated in such way that it resembles an open Chinese bazaar. However, this set up was removed a few days ago during my last visit here.

CNY Decoration 2013 @ 1 Utama

This year 1 Utama Shopping Centre did not disappoint me in term of CNY decoration with an elaborate display of set up which depict a mini Chinatown.

The mall has created a "Golden Street" at its new wing main concourse with replicas of traditional Chinese shophouses, lighted signboards of Chinese calligraphy, red lanterns and even lamp posts and traffic lights, evoking an authentic Chinatown atmosphere within the mall.

 

Even the TV antennas  at the roof top play their parts to create the intended atmosphere.

 

 

 

It's definitely a fresh idea after seeing other CNY decorations around Klang Valley this year which are kind of mundane. Just walking along the mini Chinatown street is already fun and bring back the memories of those good old years.

The decoration set up at the old wing is the mirror image of that at the new wing.

CNY Decoration 2013 @ KLCC

A giant Chinese lantern occupied the main concourse of KLCC this year with lotus flowers surrounding it.

This is no longer a fresh idea as I saw something similar to this at Berjaya Times Square a few years back.

It should get the shopper in festive mood with some cultural show on the stage from time to time.

CNY Decoration 2013 @ Pavilion KL

The main theme for this year CNY in most shopping malls in the Klang Valley centred around Chinese lanterns and Pavilion KL did it in a grand scale this year.

 

 

 

I like the how all the 12 Chinese Zodiacs are lined up at the main entrance.They are really adorable.

 

 

 

Red lanterns are almost everywhere, from the main entrance all the way into the main concourse area.

 

I got a feeling that I seen an almost similar decoration before in Pavilion KL. They also had dozens of red lanterns hanging in such configuration few years back. Only this time around, some were replaced with orange lanterns.

 

Its CNY decoration is rather moderate this year compare to last year where the hanging giant dragon was definitely a crowd puller.

Brussels Beer Cafe @ Setia Walk

Brussels Beef Cafe recently opened up another branch at Setia Walk in Puchong. To be frank, I never dine in this outlet before.

I like its relaxing environment. Perfect place for me to unwind compare to other beer outlets around this area which are noisy and loud. The staffs here are courteous and efficient. I love their service and really looking to come back again.

This is one of a few outlets I know that serves Konig Ludwig Weissbier in draft (RM30, normal hour). It definitely tastes better than the bottle version.

 

Hoergaarden Rose (RM 28, normal hour) is the new beer in town and this is served here.  This beer pours a cloudy, pinkish orange colour with a decent head which fade away in a short while. The taste is rather sweet raspberry, strawberry and apple puree with a faint hint of wheat malt.

Brussels' Style Pork Knuckle (RM 65.80) is a pretty huge meal and easily feed 3 person. The skin is crispy and the meat is tender. Best eaten with the accompanied brown sauce. Definitely one of the must have meal here.

What else I can said. Good beers and food accompanied by friendly staffs, this will be my new hanging out place in the future.

Brussels Beer Cafe
I-01-G, Block 1, Setia Walk,
Persiaran Wawasan,
Pusat Bandar Puchong