Long overdue post (for a long overdue dinner):
Our client brought about 15 of us out for a dinner to reward the team for their great effort in the month of June, which was long overdue. Well, I was kind of extra but since I was invited too, I happily tagged along for the dinner after work, on a Wednesday.
We were invited to "Wild Rocket" located at Mount Sophia Road. Its located within the backpackers budget hotel, Hang Out @ Mount Emily.
Its a pretty nicely refurbished budget hotel, with the concept of several backpackers sharing a room, if you have a tight budget. You have a choice of 2/4/8 beds in a room, the more beds in a room, the cheaper your room rates.
Then again, who likes to sleep with strangers in the same "dorm", fearing your valuables will go missing when you wake up the next morning? I wonder does this concept really appeal to backpackers....
Wild Rocket is a Semi Fine Dining restaurant opened by young restauranteur Willin Low, who also owns couple of other restaurants. Willin currently co-hosts "Instant Chef" together with Chen Hanwei on Channel U.
The ambience of the restaurant is great. Dim lights. Nice setting. We had the luxury of their semi private seating area where we are slightly off sight from the main dining area.
When we got there, the tables have already been set nicely for us, with our seats allocated prior to us arriving.
This is my seat
Beautifully designed walls surround us
Half the group
Do you spot me?
We arrived at the restaurant at 7.30pm but we started eating at 8.30pm due to some "unforseen circumstance", or rather some punctuality issues!
Didn't manage to take the pictures of all the food as it wasn't very appropriate for me to whip out my camera all the time. Only managed to take a couple of pictures.
This is Beef Cappacio
Salmon Cappacio
Seared Ribeye with Rocket and Crusty Sweet Potatoes (I don't see any rocket though)
I also had the super awful Prawn Bisque, so-so Linguine Aglio Olio with Kaffir Leaves and Tiger Prawns. And for my dessert, I had the really delicious Dark Lava Chocolate Gateau with Flambe Banana.
Serving Portion: Small
Presentation: Good
Taste: Average
Quality: Prawn not too fresh. Food served cold most of the time, restaurant should make sure food is hot before its served!
Ambience: Good
Crowd: YPE (Young Professional Executives)
Service: Good, waiters are quite attentive to our needs. They also went the extra mile to buy halal food from another halal restaurant to cater to my Malay colleague, applaude them for that!
Value for Money: Yes
Overall: Average, could be better
For those who have heard of Wild Rocket and have yet to pay them a visit, I would say the food there is worth trying, at least once.
10 August 2008
Semi Fine Dining at Wild Rocket (Hang Out @ Mount Emily)
08 August 2008
080808
Its 080808 today, NOW!
Anyway so happy.....
Company declared next Monday as an off day in replacement for National Day falling on Saturday!
COOL!
07 August 2008
Xiaxue's radio interview about Dawn
Finally I found that radio interview of Xiaxue with Rozz of 98.7FM! She talks about her "lawsuit" and Dawn!
Xiaxue is so fun, I really like her....
Here is a quote from the interview,"She can make me bankrupt, but she cannot take away my dignity!"
(Video obtained from Xiaxue.blogspot.com)
David Archuleta's debut single, CRUSH!
David Archuleta's debut single, CRUSH!
Enjoy this soothing melodious pop number . . . (Lyrics below)
06 August 2008
Singapore athletes are well rewarded!
Ever wondered how much Singapore athletes are rewarded with, each time they score a medal for Singapore in major games?
04 August 2008
Most tasty breads in Singapore
The other day, while I was shopping at Vivocity, I passed by a shop, and this shop caught my attention. It has a wide variety of delicious looking bread. The breads on display are so aesthetically pleasing, I was tempted to grab a few and munch them while watching my favourite TV programs.
The breads are one of a kind. They look even more delicious than Bread Talk..... Just my own opinion, no offence to Bread Talk though....
These are some of the varieties:
Tuna and Cheese
Ham, Cheese and Bacon Sugar Butterpillar
Sugar Croissant
Curry Chicken Bun
Some of their specialties
Breads are individually wrapped for hygiene reasons
Aren't they just appetising?
Almond Ring
Don't you just want to put these into your mouth?
Well, this is the name of the shop:
Breadou
All of the above were made up by me except for the name of the shop.
These are not breads. These are:
1. Wrist-rest to be used with your mouse pad
2. Stress "ball" or Stress Bread to squeeze off your stress
3. For you to keep looking while you diet
You can get your own Breadou at all Action City outlets in Singapore.
Sorry if I made you hungry....
03 August 2008
Even dogs have Will-Power
When you see this picture, you will think that this dog is imitating the man.....
Chocolate Mathematics
YOUR AGE BY CHOCOLATE MATH
DON'T SCROLL DOWN FIRST!
Work this out as you read
Be sure you don't read the bottom until you've worked it out!
1. First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like to have chocolate (more than once but less than 10)
2. Multiply this number by 2 (just to be bold)
3. Add 5 to the number that you already have
4. Multiply it by 50 -- I'll wait while you get the calculator
5. If you have already had your birthday this year add 1758 ....If you haven't, add 1757.
6. Now subtract the four digit year that you were born.
You should have a three digit number.
The first digit of this was your original number(i.e., how many times you want to have chocolate each week).
The next two numbers are YOUR AGE!
(Isn't it amazing?)
PS: This math only work in 2008.
