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I love coffee and I love cocktails, and Dissolved Solids (@dissolvedsolids) is one place that ticks both these boxes perfectly for me. It’s a bar/cafe that serves great coffee and great cocktails, and of course some great coffee cocktails as well. I was there earlier this week on a whim for a revisit, and was happy to see they’ve got a CNY cocktail menu right now, and you get some cool angpau packets for free with every order from that menu. I tried the Drunken, Panda (made with a Scotch + bourbon blend, soy, marula cream, liqueur, gоії, and grass jelly), and it was a lovely desserty drink. I especially liked the edible goji and glass jelly in the drink, so yummy! And of course, I also had to have an Espresso Martini, which I havr to say is one of the best I’ve had in KL. The creamy, caffeine-soaked power of the coffee is balanced nicely with the vodka and also allows just a smattering of sweetness to come through to add some depth. If you love coffee, this is a must try cocktail here. If you’re not in the mood for cocktails, their coffee is pretty good as well, and I love the fact that you get both a cafe AND a bar vibe here at the same time. Dissolved Solids is one of those places I would definitely visit a lot more if they were closer to me or easier to get to via public transport. But don’t let that stop you from checking it out if you haven’t already. #dissolvedsolids #cocktailbar #cocktails #coffeecocktail #coffee #cafebar #klcocktailbar #tipsyturvycocktails #tipsyturvybars #mytipsyturvy #barreview (at Dissolved Solids) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnTQn3kJWIl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The other day, I visited a new #craftbrew-centric pub, located just off the Mt. Royal light rail stop in midtown #Baltimore, called "The Brass Tap." Great #craftbeer selection... shrimp app was awesome... tots probably would have been too but we're a bit overdone... friendly servers... overall, very nice. :) Beer reviews to follow. :) Just thought I would post a #restaurantreview /#barreview for a new local business. :) (at The Brass Tap at The Fitzgerald)

For me, the main reason to pay Moon Bar a visit is its head bartender, none other than Ash (@ash_arsenio) himself, a veteran of the KL bar scene and IMHO one of KL’s best bartenders. I’ve known Ash from the very beginnings of Tipsy-Turvy and have always learnt very useful things from him everytime we speak, so it’s great to see him@back behind a bar again. Anyway, the bar itself is a small cozy area that shares its space with the diners of DC Restaurant, but it’s still relatively “bar-like”. Almost all the drinks are named after the phases of the moon, or are just moon-related. Full Moon was a delicious mix of Le Domfrontais Le Calvados, Heart of Darkness IPA beer reduction, and Yuzu, while the Waning Gibbous is made from peanut butter fat-washed Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva, Angostura Cocoa Bitters, and figs whey syrup. Then there’s the Third Quarter, which uses Ki No Tea gin, Crème de Cacao, Giffard Menthe Pastille, Angostura Cocoa Bitters, a homemade barley almond mix and a float of laksa leaf oil for a lovely chocolate/mint drink with layers of flavour coming through with each sip. I’ll have to be honest, Moon Bar is a little… pricey for my budget. Then again, it IS oart of acclaimed chef Darren Chin’s DC Restaurant after all, so you know that you’re going to be getting the highest quality drinks there. If you’re in TTDI looking for a good drink, do check it out, and don’t wait till the blue moon. #moonbarkl #dcrestaurantbydarrenchin #cocktailbar #barreview #mytipsyturvy #tipsyturvybarreview (at MoonBar at DC Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci2KLMKJ7R9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This is a long overdue post, about arguably one of the most fun bars in KL right now - BAC (@highbac.kl). If you’re looking for a good time with good drinks, and also good food, this is the place to be. It elevates the “dive bar” concept to a whole different level. The service is next level fun, the drinks are mostly highballs (easy drinking but very tasty), and if you’re nice to the bartenders, they’ll give you shots. Ah what am I saying, sometimes they’ll give you shots even when you don’t ask for them. I’ve had fun every single time I’ve had there thanks to the awesome bar crew and the great fun drinks. Highly recommended, because it’s, yes, FUN. #barreview #tipsyturvybarreview #cocktails #highballs #cocktailskl #cocktailbar #mytipsyturvy (at BAC) https://www.instagram.com/p/CisACL-po7I/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Finally got to visit Atas Speakeasy (@atasspeakeasy) in Ipoh, for the first time since they moved a few years back. A few things stood out for me at first: 1. No walk-in: You have to call in to get in. I’m so in for this. 2. The space seems smaller than the last place, but still has that very cozy loungey vibe. 3. The bar area is much more guest friendly than I remember from the old space. Drinks-wise, bartender Alvin’s concoctions are worth checking out. I love shitake mushrooms, sonI had to try the Kugo Ginjo, made with shitake infused vodka and sake. The sake and shitake combo is a killer one: savoury yet floral, light yet packing a decent punch. The pomelo comes in later, mid-palate, giving a nice light citrus note to the savouriness, finished and balanced by a hint of the shiso bitters. Atas was kind enough to send me a care package containing the Pinnochio's Conscience cocktail during the MCO, so I decided to revisit it. Sage and cricket sounds like a wicked combination but it works in some weird fairytale way, the herbal notes of the sage going nicely with the rum and amaro, the bitters adding a punchy bitterness at the end. Comes with three dried crickets on a sage leaf as a garnish and “snack”. Harimau Fizz was probably my favourite of the night, made with jalapeno Infused Tequila Reposado, Agave Nectar, Menglembu Palm Wine (or toddy), Housemade Cacao Bitters, Aquafaba, and soda water. I tried the toddy by itself and it was lovely and clean, without as much of the pungent aroma you get from many toddies. The cocktail itself was an addictive concoction of chilli spice and agave, with the cacao bitters and toddy giving it a bittersweetnees that melds perfectly with the tequila and chilli. If you happen to be in Ipoh, Atas is a good place to check out for drinks. Plus it’s near the famous chicken rice places in the heart of town, so you can eat chicken and drink cocktails afterwards! 😁 #tipsyturvybarreview #barreview #ipoh #ipohbar #cocktailbar #mytipsyturvy (at Atasspeakeasy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiZiFKZpYMH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Finally found time to visit Penrose (@penrose.kl), a cocktail bar headed by Jon Lee, formerly of Tippling Club Singapore. According to their menu, “Penrose is a sequence of Art through Maths. The structure of Penrose comes from the complexity of the 5-fold symmetry.” Long story short, balance is key in all the drinks here. The core menu comprises of some really tasty twists on classics that Jon says are meant to “warm you up to move on to a classic.” Started off with a Penrose Gibson, made with gin, sake vinegar, leek, shio kombu - a tasty, extra savoury take on the classic Gibson. Another highlight was the Peyote Wild (mezcal, pine, manuka, sherry) is a twist on a Rusty Nail, with the Mescal and honey combining really well, though personally the Amontillado sherry was a touch of sweetness too far for me, but it does grow on you as you keep sipping. Penrose is a fabulous addition to the bar scene here, with its focus on “Clean drinks, intimate service, and no bullshit”. The service is top-notch, the drinks are great, and the space is intimate but comfortable. Highly recommended, but do make reservations cos it’s also a fairly small space. Penrose is located at: 149, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur. #barreview #tipyturvycocktails #cocktailbar #cocktails (at Penrose KL) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChKEcD2pXxb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

PJ folks now have a new cocktail bar to hang out in - Bar Terumi (@Bar.Terumi), a.k.a “The Tender Bar”. Shirmy Chan finally has a place to call her own, and Terumi is as “Shirmy” as a bar can get. From the standing-only long bar to the soft but not too bright lights, and the adjoining seating area with a pebble path and a little window where guests can watch the bartenders prepare their ice, there were dozens of little touches that gave the outlet a zen and comfortable feel. Shirmy is joined behind the bar by former Coley bartender Caden, with the Wan and only Amanda helping out for a while. The drinks were also very “Shirmy”-like: very balanced, with delicate, softer flavours and a playful smattering of interesting combinations. The “Hakanai” Guava GnT was a great drink to start, and the “Ukiyo”, a vodka sour with Japanese sweet potato was really good as well. Caden made me a “Majime”, which was a tasty raspberry twist on the Clover Club. There were still a few unfinished touches when I visited last week, but even then, the bar already had a nice cozy feel to it. Definitely a place to go again, especially since I didn’t get to try the “Shibui” watermelon gibson the last time round! Bar Terumi is located at 9a, Jalan 20/16, Taman Paramount, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor #barreview #tipyturvycocktails #cocktailbar #cocktails (at Bar Terumi . the tender bar) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgy3HptJUpB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

👉 FOOD REVIEW FOR MAGOOS 👈 👉 BAR IN MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. 👈 😊 The food is always great at Magoos but unfortunately with some downsides. DEFINITELY STILL A MUST GO! The prices and portions are VERY GOOD for the quality and the portion sizes! One of the upside of Magoos is if your a smoker, you can smoke inside! But let's get to it shall we? 👉 REVIEW RATING OF A 7 OUT OF 10 👈 Reason I gave them this high of a rating is because the food is so consistently great, the setup and layout of the whole place. 🥰 PROS: Food is really good! From salads to wings to paninis you cant go wrong with anything on the menu and the prices are phenomenally cheap! For me, you can smoke inside, whole bunch of dart boards, TVs and pool tables. 🤬 CONS: The service is some of the most horrendous service i have seen in a bar yet from just keeping up on drinks, ordering food to just getting your check so you can leave. Do not expect a good conversation or service with the bartenders. This seems to be more of a clicky kind of bar. The owner is very tenative and nice on the other hand. And if you want to sit at the bar, the stools are a bit uncomfortable for us bigger folks such as myself. 💮 Long story short, I dont want to beat up Magoo's at all. The food is VERY MUCH well worth anyone's time to go there AND THE PRICES are so GREAT! I am hoping soon that the owner will fix the bartenders service and attitudes. Other than that I would be a for sure everyday customer myself, instead of debating if I want to deal with the bartenders (obviously, not how anyone should feel). Thanks again everyone for reading! If there is a certain type of food or restaurant you would like to see me review let me know in the comments or message me 😎 😇😇 OR 😇😇 If you are a restaurant, bar or grill or have a product you would like me to review please feel free to message me as well! Thank you everyone and until next time, take care! #foodie #foodporn #foodreview #review #barreview #americanconsultingsociety #hungry #happyhour #foodphotography #sc #nc #dirtymyrtle #myrtlebeach #wilmingtonnc #barrescue (at Magoo's Sports & Spirits) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuoLjH9AqeX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10esltue4np8d