Nov Celebration 2 - Longbar Steakhouse

This year's birthday celebrations is quite special, we have a new member to the family. Naturally, we would like to bring him along with us for the celebrations. However, when I make a reservation at Raffles Longbar Steakhouse, it was with some apprehension as baby Aaron is most fussy in the evening.

It was quite a nice place actually. Tables were placed spaciously apart. The kitchen was an open area. We weren't sitting near the open kitchen so we didn't get the food smell on us.



Well, baby Aaron indeed threw tantrums. We also had to feed him during our meal, CP and I taking turns so that we each can finish our food. Not exactly a fine dining experience but we just accept it that this is going to be a part of our lives.



I had Australian Wagyu steak. Sadly, if you had tried Kobe or Matsusaka beef before, all the other wagyu beef paled in comparison. It was quite nicely done though, slightly charred on the outside and juicy inside. The marbling wasn't even, you can bite into large pieces of fat here and there.



CP had swordfish steak. Not too good actually because it was too thick and chunky a piece. Rather dry.



The food was quite salty and we can actually bite into granules of salt almost all the items we ordered.

Dessert was quite a nice raspberry chocolate fudge cake. The raspberry flavour helps to offset the richness of the chocolate.



Finally, I get a cheeseckae to take home, compliments from AMEX. Nice! Well, baby Aaron's tantrums had certainly make me think twice about bringing him to Les Amis for lunch tomorrow. We'll see ...

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Celebrating the 3rd

It's becoming a ritual, although I don't know if we can continue with a new addition to the family this August. We may be too busy then.

So to commemorate our 3rd wedding anniversary, we decided on a few good treats and a stay in the Ritz Carlton Millenia hotel.

25-Feb-2009 Dinner at Dolce Vita @ Mandarin Oriental



Salami Antipasti (compliments from the chef)


A rather nice cold cut with crispy delicious biscuit stick.

Lobster Ragout

Nice fresh and tasty lobster with nice vege assortment at the base.

Grilled King Garoupa


Wagyu Steak

Ok, I love this because it's chargrilled to medium well, with a tinge of pink in the center. Very succulent!

Choccolata - Warm chocolate cake, takes 25min to bake.

Hot on the outside, warm and moist on the inside, full of chocolate taste!

Dolce Vita - The Pina Colada reinvented

The pineapple ice, jelly and coconut ice-cream simply opens up your stomach for more even after a heavy meal.

Complimentray chocolate cake


Overall, the Dolce Vita is quite a nice place to celebrate a special occasion. We were surprised by the restaurant's thoughtfulness to have decorated our table with flower petals and pampered us with the Antipasti and Anniversary cake...the other tables didn't get it! :)


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One year older - Happy Birthday to me!

I didn't have the luxury to take leave this year as I have important work to do but I never thought I will be working OT on this special day. :( However, put work aside, I do quite enjoy TODAY, really! :D

The day started off with DC writing some greetings on our glass notice board. The message brightens my morning! :)

In the afternoon, DC came to meet me for lunch. We went Spageddies at Tanglin Mall. When I saw him, he was carrying a paper bag and I thought that would be my present. But nope, there was only his camera inside.



At night, we had to cancel our reservations at a French restaurant because I couldn't make it in time... you must have guessed it, ya I had work problems to settle.

We arranged to meet at Orchard Road and picked a Japanese Charcoal Grill restaurant for dinner but hey, dinner was no disappointment at all! The ambience was good... the lights dimmed and piano music playing in the background. The food was good ... the portion was small but every dish has its own distinct flavour. We had maids or rather, waitress dressed as maids to serve us. The restaurant felt like a cosy home... no wonder the name Angus House. :) The ambience and waitresses' uniforms reminded me of Lawry's.


Bourbon Rose and Singapore Sling cocktails

The dinner tonight was the best part of today. I had a pleasant surprise from DC during dinner. He DID actually prepare a present for me! It was a pouch to replace the current one I'm using. :)



Wagyu Sirloin Steak

[DC: This is a steak house so how can I resist Wagyu beef. I definitely like the way it is done. Blackened-grilled beef, the meat is tender and juicy. It kinda like melts in the mouth. Is this what Wagyu beef is supposed to taste like? Got to try others and compare ... goody.]

Seafood Grill



I enjoyed this year's birthday very much. Cheers!

Needless to say, all expenses today was on DC! :) Thanks!


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