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2013-12-17
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I first know about Anoinette from a fellow schoolmate's tutorial presentation and heard about it again from my friend. When you hear it more than once, there has to be something about the cafe thats worth checking out.So after a long day, my friends and I decided to unwind by heading to the outlet at Mandarin Gallery (located on level 2).There were a few people waiting outside but we need not wait long as there were a few patrons exiting the cafe. We were seated in less than 15 minutes. While wa
So after a long day, my friends and I decided to unwind by heading to the outlet at Mandarin Gallery (located on level 2).
There were a few people waiting outside but we need not wait long as there were a few patrons exiting the cafe. We were seated in less than 15 minutes. While waiting, my friend and I lingered around the display, marveling at the dainty desserts on display.
We were shown to our seats, a sofa seat, and 2 opposite facing cushion chairs. The sofa had pillows and were incredibly comfortable to lean back against. The cafe was also tastefully furnished with European styled lamps and portraits. On the whole, its a quiet atmosphere, good for couples who wants to get away from the hustle and bustle of Orchard Road.
The menu were for the main courses and beverages and so we stepped outside to take a look at which desserts we are getting. We settled for the namesake of the restaurant, Antoinette and Charlotte.
I am not going to start dropping some fancy French terms that makes up this cake - Antoinette, which i don't even know so i will just sum this up in three words : Rich, Chocolate, Cake. Thats it. I thought one could burst the caramelized looking thing on top and the liquid inside would flow up but it didn't. Too viscuous i suppose. This cake is PERFECT for chocolate lovers. But even then its best to share it with someone else lest it becomes too cloyingly sweet.
Charlotte is so very pretty. I am referring to the cake of course. I love the bright red color of the cake, very visually striking and the ribbon bow. Its strawberry flavoured and the sponge cake is just an outer layer. Inside there is a layer of chantilly cream with strawberry jam. Absolutely delightful. Adds some different texture and taste to the cake.Overall the service is not bad, the waiter (i only seen waiters, no waitresses on the day of visit) refilled our glasses. But once we are done with the cakes, he did not bother to refill anymore. Nonetheless one should give them credit for their calm and polite composure.
Likely to return for desserts and tea. (Their coffee machine was not working today so we didn't get any drinks )
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