well, flying to spain today. leisurely day really. Went to the flash restaurant last night. Wowee. Very flash. Seats only about 30 people, Service was unbeleivable, at one stage we had at least four waiters serving us (could of been more, but couldn’t see past the front four.) Food was unbeleivable. I started with Pan-fried Scottish Scallops with eel mousse and a glass of Grüner Veltliner from Austria (we had the sommelier match our wines) and then roasted black chicken with a glass of Pinot noir from California. Very noice.
Even going to the bathroom was an experience with personal hand towels and (what I initially thought, strangely were chocolates) indivdually packaged tampax – they think of everything. I was pleased I read the label more closely and didn’t go back to the table saying hey! look what I scored! Chocolates for everyone! and then pass them around which is what I was thinking of doing. I have a lot to learn re fine dining. All up cost over $700 AUD for the meal. Was it worth it? Don’t know. I think so because it is an experience I will never forget. Oh, forgot the dessert. Firstly they brought out complijmentary coconut mousse with a mango puree (again, nearly did a faux pas and said “ummm excuse me, we didn’t order this) it was divine and I followed up with Mandarin Parfait with Toasted Mashmallow, Fromage Frais Sorbet, Citrus Filo and Blood orange Foam. Words can’t describe. I had elegant sufficiency or as shields would say ‘up to pussy’s bow’ and took the tube back home. The night was topped off by this chick singing in the tube station with an amazing voice guitar, mike and everything. Very talented, if I hadn’t just spent a fortune would of dropped some cash in (only had my credit card on me).
It was amusing leaving the restaurant though and there was a cheaper italian place next door and we had just spent $700 and we walked out, sniffed the air and went “yummmmm garlic bread!” I was pleased I hadn’t forgotten my roots. Anyways, must be off plain to catch to Spain and all that. have a few pics to upload but no time today.
scratch ya later
VK
How is the quest for fantales all these fancy meals and no mention of them! Dont let me down, anyway your off to Barthelona, home of free pour and partying! Cant wait to hear how you get on over there! My mouth is watering reading all about your dinner, you can have your eel mouse though! plus its breakfast time eel mouse would be gross for breakfast. Great to hear your relaxed!