Grand opening for Hard Rock Cafe Penang
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The Hard Rock Cafe Penang, the second Hard Rock Cafe in Malaysia officially kicked off its presence with an official opening in style, officiated by Yang Amat Berhormat Tuan Lim Guan Eng, the Chief Minister of Penang. This new cafe is located in the Hard Rock Hotel Penang, a modern and chic beach resort that recently opened its doors in Batu Feringghi Beach.
The V.I.P. grand opening celebration included a multicultural drum performance, live bands and guitar smashing. Also seen present at this event were YAD Tan Sri Syed Yusof Syed Nasir, Co-owner of Palmco Hotels, Mr Stephen Lau, Chairman of HPL Hotels & Resort, dignitaries, local celebrities, musicians and more.
AN EVENING FOR THE ROCKIN’ SOUL
The evening started with a convoy of Harley Davidson motorcycles escorting the Chief Minister to the entrance of the hotel, made grand by fire artists who gave the guests an amplifying welcome salutation. This was just the trailer to the exciting line up for the night. It began with a mixed cultural drum performance, followed by the guitar smashing by YAB Tuan Lim Guan Eng, YAD Tan Sri Syed Yusof Syed Nasir and Mr John Primmer, General Manager of Hard Rock Hotel Penang to commemorate Hard Rock’s new cafe. Hard Rock ceremoniously smashes guitars at the opening of each new Hard Rock Cafe.
The guests for the night were then treated to some of Hard Rock Cafe’s most scrumptious specialties while listening to soothing music rendition by Arthur Manuntang and a thrilling live performance by Malaysian legendary rock stars Ella and Zainal Abidin.
Models showcased Hard Rock’s latest trendiest merchandise over a fashionable catwalk amid the crowd to the guests’ surprise, on the ground floor and at the mezzanine. Later in the night, guests partied away to an electrifying live band performance by The Groove Company.
HARD ROCK CAFE PENANG ROCKS BATU FERRINGGI
Located at the Ground Floor of the hotel, the Hard Rock Cafe Penang is the new place to jam from day till night in Penang. The cafe seats 130 persons with a live band stage and a Rock Shop which sells Hard Rock’s latest and limited edition merchandise.
The Hard Rock Cafe Penang adapts a new classy and stylish concept, with red-painted walls and splashes of gold. The walls of the cafe are decorated with authentic memorabilia of artists of different decades, a Hard Rock distinctive feature. In June 2009, Ella and Zainal Abidin became the first Malaysians to donate their memorabilia to Hard Rock International. Their memorabilia is currently displayed at the mezzanine floor of the Hard Rock Cafe Penang.
This world famous cafe serves authentic American cuisine such as Nachos, Fajita’s, Legendary 10oz Burgers, Honey Citrus Chicken Salad and Hard Rock Cafe Hot Fudge Brownie and special Cocktails such as Hard Rock Hurricanes, Tropical Rock, Triple Platinum Margarita, Fruitapalooza and Berry Blush Martini that comes with a Special Collectable Souvenir Glass.
The Hard Rock Cafe Penang opens from 11.00am till 2.00am from Sunday to Thursday and 11.00am till 2.30am daily. Not forgetting the essence of Hard Rock Cafe - the music, the heart and soul of Hard Rock. Enjoy everyday Rockin’ Hours from 11.00am till 10.00pm and daily band performance from 10.30pm till 2.30am.
For reservations at Hard Rock Cafe Penang, contact +604 886 8050
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