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INSIDER TIP
Visit the Textile Museum, opposite the Main Post Office, to browse displays of the best fabrics that Sarawak has to offer. Then drop in at the Sarawak Craft Council next door to stock up on souvenirs. Jln Tun Abang Haji Openg, tel: +60 (0)82 244 232
SHOP TALK
Sarawak’s largest mall. The Spring’s 32,500sqm of retail space is home to majorlabel shops like Mango, Esprit and Guess, an MPH bookstore and a food court serving up local and international dishes. Jln Simpang Tiga, tel: +60 (0)82 245 355
JAVA JOLT
Located in the Merdeka Palace Hotel, Seattle Coffee & Tea serves up premium coffees and teas, along with pastries, cakes, cookies and sandwiches. Breakfast is available from 7am–10am daily. G/F, Merdeka Palace, Jln Tun Abang Haji Openg, tel: +60 (0)82 258 000, www.merdekapalace.com
CHEAP EATS
To live like the locals and sample authentic Sarawakian cuisine, take a trip to Premier 101, where dozens of open-air and open-sided food stalls serve everything from handmade noodles to laksa to kaya toast and coffee. Jln Kempas
TOP TABLES
An unbeatable buffet is the main draw at Ristorante Beccari, where customers can graze on Italian appetisers, wood-fired pizzas and desserts galore. Merdeka Palace, Jln Tun Abang Haji Openg, tel: +60 (0)82 258 000, www.merdekapalace. com
AT YOUR LEIWURE
Reservoir Park is a serene spot for an early-morning walk or jog. Best of all, it’s within easy reach of major hotels and ideally situated to allow for a breakfast stop at one of the coffee shops on Temple Street. Reservoir Rd
LATE & LIVELY
Jambu, a Mediterraneanstyle restaurant in a colonial-era bungalow, has a garden terracecum- tapas bar and live jazz on Fridays. 32 Crookshank Rd, tel: +60 (0)82 235 292, www.jamburestaurant.com
OVERNIGHT
The Grand Margherita’s riverside location, next to the Sarawak Plaza Shopping Complex and close to major attractions, makes it the ideal place to stay. Jln Tunku Abdul Rahman, tel: +60 (0)82 423 111, www.grandmargherita.com |
