Sunday 31 January 2016

Lifestyle: Code Name: FOX Review @ NU Sentral, Kuala Lumpur [ #TEAMSS ]

After the launch of Code Name: FOX last week, I couldn't wait to try out the room for REALS! Therefore, I called upon a few friends of mine to complete the mission to find the the "Cure" !

It was indeed one of the toughest and mind challenging escape game I've played yet far! Incorporating TV series into such reality escape game just makes it more exciting and realistic. There were many different types of puzzles during the game which require logic, creativity and most importantly TEAMWORK!

We were firstly brief by our game master, Kelvin about the rules and regulations of the game. To make our escape experience more realistic, here at Breakout, Nu Sentral requires each of us to pick and assign a "character" before the game as different characters may have different "abilities". For this game, I was the "Germini" which I could clone other characters and acquire their abilities. 

   

Here #TEAMSS posing with our character's symbol 


In the end, after much adrenaline rushes and thinking, we finally made it out! YAYY!!! It's great news! We are in the 1st place so far with a time of 40 minutes! So, come on head on to Breakout @ Nu Sentral to challenge us!

Do drop a comment and share your experience too if you've been! :) 

Thursday 28 January 2016

Lifestyle: Code Name: Fox Breakout Room Media Launch @ NU Sentral, Kuala Lumpur

PARANORMAL ACTIVITIES COME TO ‘LIFE’ AT BREAKOUT™ NU SENTRAL 

Are you a X-Files fans? Ever though of becoming like FBI Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully? 

Here's your chance!

Last week, I was invited for a little mystery adventure at The Breakout, NU Sentral, where we are required to take on our first covert mission as part of the Strategic Scientific Reserve (SSR) under the order of Howard Stark, to investigate an off limits zone where crucial information is contained about extra- terrestrial life.


Here's a little treat for you! Breakout NU Sentral brings to you the X-Files and other hit Same Day as the U.S series as first and ONLY ever FOX themed Breakout Room in South East Asia unveiled!



Code Name: FOX is a uniquely themed room featuring elements from selected FOX HD's Same Day as the US Shows. Players can range a minimum of 2 to 8 at one time. Code Name: FOX is only available in NU Sentral Shopping Centre and it will be open to public from 23 Jan - 23 Feb 2016!




Ms Penny Tan giving her introductory speech during the event.

“We at FOX are pleased to bring viewers the new chapter of this iconic series, The X-Files, which airs the Same Day as the U.S., along with other favourites like Marvel’s Agent Carter, The Walking Dead and Second Chance. For the first time in Malaysia, fans can also visit and engage with the FOX characters in person, through the specially designed FOX themed Breakout Room, as part of our ongoing efforts to bring viewers the ‘best in entertainment first’,” said Ms. Penny Tan, Marketing Director of FOX International Channels (FIC) during the launch.


The key concept of this mission would involve blending in the elements in a fantasy world where some lines between these entities are mashed up into one big story. Players would have to play as a Heroes Reborn Character and begin mission.



In every game, you'll be given approximately an hour, which include
- Game Master's briefing and character selection ( 10-15 mins)
- The Game itself (Puzzle and mystery solving) (45 mins)
- Hints and perks ( up to 10 additional minutes)





 Breakout is not your conventional escape room game. Our various themed rooms are individually crafted and designed to provide players with mind-boggling puzzles and tasks to be completed within 45 minutes. In line with our objective to provide a surrealistic and immersive movie-like ‘escaperience’ to our players, we are pleased to embark on this exciting collaboration with FOX International Channels, in celebrating the return of The X-Files and other popular shows. We want to inject a little spark of adventure into the lives of the players, and offer them a new and immersive way to experience their favourite TV shows,” said Mr. Leo Ka-Wai, Head of Consumer Marketing & Public Relations, Breakout Malaysia.

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To make it more interesting, here's some prizes that you can win yourself with!

One Weekly Winner to be chosen based on the fastest time to win exclusive Same Day As the U.S. merchandise

One Grand Prize Winner to be chosen from weekly winners to win Exclusive FOX HD Merchandise worth RM800





Check out my "Escaperience" here at Code Name: FOX escape game experience

For more information,

Tuesday 26 January 2016

FOOD: Coffee House @ Sunway Putra Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. "2016 Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner".

Every end is a new beginning! The year of the sheep is coming to an end and it'll be the beginning of the year of the monkey!

In celebration of the most significant event in the Chinese Lunar Calendar, Chinese New Year, Sunway Putra Hotel unveiled a series of exciting dining programs for guests to rejoice with friends and family at its hotel.

To kick off the festive spirit, Sunway Putra Hotel ushered in the Year of the Red Fire Monkey, in a typical sizzling celebration with acrobatic lion dance performances, the writing of a chinese calligraphy saying that symbolizes hope for the new year by the famous Chinese Calligraphy artist Adam Ng and "Yee Sang" tossing!





The famous calligraphy artist, Adam Ng hands-on.


Hosted by Augustine M.Silva, Senior General Manager, Sunway Putra Hotel and accompanied by Sunway Hotels & Resorts' cluster Director of Operations, Kelly Leong, the celebration marked the official opening of the month long promotions and programs for this auspicious lunar festival at the hotel.


The largest "yee sang" tossing i've ever witnessed!





The event also saw the hotel celebrating the dawn of Chinese New Year with 25 underpriviledged children from the Shepherd's Centre Foundation Malaysia as part of its "Time to Give", corporate social responsibility program. The children were presented with red angpow packets by Augustine and were later treated to the sumptious meal at the Coffee House along with other guests and partners.



This year, Sunway Putra Hotel's skillful culinary team led by Chef Cheong Chee Seng, Head of Chinese Chef has pulled all stops to ensure guests are treated to an international feast not just to the palates but also for the eyes. 

Appetizers & Salads


The Appetizers & Salad Section



Sliced Smoked duck



Cold dishes consisting of mussels, oysters, fresh prawns, and crabs



Beautifully crafted fruits


For those cheese lovers, this might just be the corner you would find yourself be visiting!!




Pizza of the day

Mains


Meat loaf carving corner


This is the first time I've tried such meat load carving and I'm already loving it! I can't help but to settle for a second helping on that night!




Japanese Sushi corner catering to Japanese food lovers!




The Chinese dishes spread


Black Pepper Beef



Hot Spot Counter!

Grilled lamb with Mint Pommery Mustard sauce 


This is one of the best dishes served here at Coffee House, Sunway Putra Hotel! Trust me, it taste as good as it looks! :) 

Desserts


The dessert section

For those dessert lovers out there, a refreshing conclusion awaits, with delicacies such as Coconut Lemont Velvet Cake, Sugi Almond Cake, Lotus Pancakes, Banana caramelised Tarts, and Green Tea Red Bean Chocolate cake among others.


Durian looking cake





Pricing

Sunway Putra Hotel's 2016 Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner buffet will be available on 7 February 2016 from 6.00PM to 10.30PM at the Coffee House on Level 9. The buffet is priced at only RM108 nett per person for adults & RM54 nett per Child ( 6 - 12 years old). 

For guests preferring to host their own Private Chinese New Year Gathering,  the hotel is offering a Toss to Prosperity Menu - a nine (9) course dinner priced at only RM1888 nett for a table of ten. A minimum of 20 people is advised for the private dinner packages.

Meanwhile, for guests looking for purchase "Yee Sang", they can do so at the Atrium Lounge, Level 9 of the Hotel. Yee Sang is priced at RM68 nett and the Salmon Yee Sang if priced at RM88. Both types of Yee Sang serve four to five people per box. To Support the green initiative, the Yee Sang will be packed in a reusable food storage containers.

Last but not least, Coffee House, Sunway Putra Hotel provides a comfortable and spacious place for guest to dine in. I personally thinks that the food served here is one of the best that I've had especially around Klang Valley. A great place and good food is always the best for special occasions and family gatherings especially during this festive season!

For more information, 

Reservations for Reunion Dinner and Yee Sang Purchase, kindly call the Food and Beverage (F&B) Reservation Counter, Sunway Putra Hotel at +603 4040 9888 or email to dinesph@sunwayputrahotel.com


Private functions, kindly contact NurulHuda Azmi, Director of Sales & Catering at +603 4040 9888 or email to salessph@sunwayhotels.com


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