Courage of Conviction

If there is one place I would hang out and be stuck in the "olden days", it would be this cafe. It's name is unique in a sense that behind 50 doesn't mean that it's really pre 1950s but it is named so because it was the shops address which was behind lot No.50 which was split into front 50 and behind 50. about A few minutes walk from the front door of Cititel Penang where you just walk straight along the road facing the front door. Located in the intersection of love lane, stewart lane and muntri street. GPS Coordinate 5.419693,100.336745. Here's a look of the interior. Yes there are 50 pictures hanging on the wall.. The Penang Heritage Food Trail Banner!!! So, why did I say stuck in the olden days? Typical Chinese would understand why. Look at the cupboard below. I used to see one of these in the olden days when my grandmother was still alive. This kind of cupboard was the source of food(freshly cooked or leftovers) whenever I was hungry as a young hype...

I guess there's always a story behind each eatery or Trattoria(Italian style eating establishment - that is more than the local mamak stalls and less than a restaurant for those of you who wants to know) in this case. Let me sleep all night in your soul kitchen Warm my mind near your gentle stove Turn me out and I'll wander baby Stumblin in the neon groves ~ Jim Morrison ~  Of course that is not the story behind this trattoria. That's just where the name of trattoria came from. This trattoria hidden from the main road located at 102, Lebuh Muntri, just about 100 meters walk at the road facing directly in front of Cititel Hotel Penang. Look for their signboard on the left. I can tell you it's real easy to miss if you don't know where to find. They even have their own post card which tells you where the trattoria's name came from. This trattoria is started by a quirky and loving Malaysian German couple, Michele and Tonio, who met i...