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2014-05-20
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On this relaxing Saturday afternoon, I came here with my sister mandylm before she headed to the Art Basel. Environment & Hygiene:We made a reservation for 1200, so it was pretty quiet still when we arrived, which is how I got these clear shots of the restaurant without any people. I liked how the tables were arranged, because it gave us a glimpse of the harbour. Also, I liked the design of the ceiling, which reminded me of some beautiful paper art. It got a little noisy later when the resta
Environment & Hygiene:We made a reservation for 1200, so it was pretty quiet still when we arrived, which is how I got these clear shots of the restaurant without any people.
I liked how the tables were arranged, because it gave us a glimpse of the harbour. Also, I liked the design of the ceiling, which reminded me of some beautiful paper art. It got a little noisy later when the restaurant started to fill up. However, the whole ambiance continued to be relaxing.
Taste & Value:Bread Basket There were a total of 4 different types of bread that were all deliciously warm and fresh. I especially liked the herby focaccia and bread crackers. After putting down the bread, other servers came over to offer olive oil and balsamic vinegar, which were both of nice quality. After we cleared the first basket, another basket was brought to us automatically .
(Mango) Strawberry Smoothie This was my sister's drink. It was a nice drink to have on such a hot day. However, there was no sign of any taste of mango, so we think it was probably just a strawberry smoothie. Nonethess, the ingredients were fresh, and it was refreshing to have.
AppetizerTuna & Scallop Tartar This was a fun looking layered dessert that was quite big in portion. At the bottom, were cucumber slices, then on top was horseradish in between some fresh tuna and scallop; topped with green apple and wine gelatin and cheese. You just knew it would be good without tasting it. This was refreshing to eat, as everything was so fresh. Horseradish is always good with raw fish, and the same goes for the green onions on the side. The sweetness of the green apple and wine gelatin brightened the dish. It was good.
Main 1 (Set)Baked Seasalt Crusted Sea Bass served with Rocket Salad and Baby Vegetables
When this was served, the salt crust on top of the fish is removed in front of you; displaying the beautiful white flesh of the fish. Again, the portion was quite big. Some parts of the fish were a little tough, and might have been overcooked. Also, it was quite salty. The salad was essential to balance the taste. Although the fish was very salty, we still enjoyed it as the taste and flavours were good, and the work involved for the salt crust should be appreciated.
Main 2 Trifola
Okay, so this was a very good pizza, but after the appetizer, bread, and main , my sister and I were actually getting full, and had to force ouselves to finish it. A family of 3 beside us shared this pizza, but me and my sister finished this plus all the dishes above, and the dessert that was about to come. Yes, sometimes we get frightened by our own appetites too. T_T Now, back to the pizza.
This stone baked pizza had a thin crust with the toppings black truffle, crescenza, mozzarella, and mache leaves. I know it sounds simple, but this was simply delicious because fine ingredients were used. The black truffle was wonderful with the cheese. Also, the sweet nutty mache leaves were an excellent choice to spread on top of the pizza in my opinion.
DessertApple Tart with Mascarpone and Amaretto Biscuits It was cute how this was served. Who took my fork? The pastry was flaky and crispy. I was surprised to see that the mascarpone was in the form of ice-cream. Then, the apples were tart and the mascarpone went nicely with them. I really liked the ice cream.
Final Verdict:Although quite pricey, the food was good and the ambiance was delightful.
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