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Set in dim lightings and bold, passionate colors with a charming quasi-Old World feel to it, this cosy and stylish restaurant serves Western-fusion dishes that emphasizes on its quality and aesthetic aspects.the Beetroot Salad (SGD$14.00) - served with feta cheese, watercress, pistachio and red wine vinaigrette - a favorite of the Europeans, but I was hooked as well. The combination of beetroot's sweetness, the crisp fresnhess of the watercress and salty immersion of the feta cheese was a powerf
the Beetroot Salad (SGD$14.00) - served with feta cheese, watercress, pistachio and red wine vinaigrette - a favorite of the Europeans, but I was hooked as well. The combination of beetroot's sweetness, the crisp fresnhess of the watercress and salty immersion of the feta cheese was a powerful tease on the palate for sure.
the awaited Pasta Salad (SGD$13.00) - chilled angel hair pasta, black truffle sauce and flying fish roe - slim strips of springy textured pasta tasting almost luscious in the sauce, pairing perfectly with the crackling roe.
Next, the Marinated Chilean Seabass (SGD$34.00) , also known as "cod" - served with fine beans, fried herb potatoes and tomatoes. Under normal circumstances I already love cod, but trust me, this is no ordinary cod. The grilled exterior concealed a very succulent, smooth and moistened flesh that caught us off guard - almost juicy in its deliciousness. The fried potato went well with the low-key flavor of the fish, easily making this my favorite dish of all.
Following that was the Wagyu Beef Burger (SGD$28.00) - with tomato, cheese, country-style tomato chutney and garden greens on the side. The first thing that caught our eyes was the thick layer of almost translucent cheese atop the beef patty - for it to be able to melt so gracefully, I knew it was a thick slice of cheese.
I have eaten burgers people held high praise for, but the burgers did not impress me. Nothing prepared me for this burger with its thick, juicy patty jolting me to my taste sense literally - it was a steak in itself without the fatty bits that patties contain, and the smoky flavor of the beef added to its piquant taste.
Finally, Char-grilled Lamb Cutlets (SGD$45.00) - served with potato puree, asparagus, tomatoes and red wine reduction. While it was tougher than the steak, this lamb cutlet was considered rather tender in its texture, and cooked to scrumptiousness without the redolence of lamb's gamey taste.
the Chocolate Mousse - with coconut cream and topped with seasonal berries. I have been warned of its richness beforehand, but when the first mouthful hit , there was no stopping the waves of palatable pleasure. This chocolate mousse was creamy and rich and was just like a chocolate lover's dream come true.
Finally the Panna Cotta - vanilla panna cotta topepd with infusion of strawberry jam - a cream dream that slid down the throat so smoothly, yet its luscious flavor lingered deliciously in the mouth.
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