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2009-04-30
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This new addition to the Menu @ One Island East offers yet another hangout spot in the area. While Epoch a couple of blocks away was packed for the morning, this place was utterly empty. Being sort of a grab-and-go place catering for the nearby office workers, there was this fridge filled will all sort of goodies, and another section for hot food near the door. The comfy seats were tucked at the end of the cafe, perfect for that 3 pm coffee sneak (but beware of the mirrors lining the walls). I s
The comfy seats were tucked at the end of the cafe, perfect for that 3 pm coffee sneak (but beware of the mirrors lining the walls). I still had some time before work this morning, so I decided to eat in anyway. I grabbed a box of those hot breakfasts at the door ($32), a Cherry Tomato Panna Cotta Yoghurt ($18), and ordered a Caffe Misto (strong white coffee, Regular $23) from the till.
The label on my box read "Zucchini Frittata with Veal Sausage" . Frittata is a kind of Italian omelette; the version served here was rolled up, in contrast to the traditional pie-like consistency. While a bit far from spongy, this frittata tasted light enough to deserve some fresh ground salt and pepper from the self-service seasoning station. The zucchini was scanty and required some effort to be found. There were 3 veal sausages that were slightly split, presumably from some light pan-frying. I actually wouldn't mind had they been boiled. Anyway, they would satisfy any meat-eater. I liked the sweet carrots and sauteed mushrooms on the side though. For a whooping $32 I'd rather eat this off a plate...
After reading the menu at the table I realized that my Panna Cotta Yoghurt was intended to be served with muesli, but then I'd already started eating it already. It was essentially plain yoghurt on top of a layer of panna cotta and cherry tomato compote. Think of it as 2 different types of yoghurt: the fluffy type on the top and the velvety type at the bottom. I expected the cherry tomato compote to be sort of savory but it turned out to be sweet, with that tinge of sourness from the tomatoes, provding most of the sweetness to the whole concoction. There are other flavours available, but the cherry tomato one is quite an innovative try.
Caffe Misto is Italian for Cafe au Lait, and it was stronger than I thought. Perhaps I'd been too accustomed to the milky version of Starbucks lattes lately. A fair shot here.
This new branch is perhaps the smallest outlet in the Habitu chain to date. But it's not bad if you have the time to sit down and have a coffee. Another "good" thing is that the till lady is not very forthcoming, so you won't be disturbed. Oh, the washroom is clean and spacious too. Enjoy!
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