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The Killers doing a cover of Cindy Lauper’s hit.
I do apologize for the lack of posts. Just too busy No mood to blog.
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The best internet radio station ever. And I think it’s legal too!
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Oh lordy, I’ve discovered the key to success – the Peter Principle and the Dilbert Principle.
I can’t wait for Nobu and Gordon Ramsey’s Maze this weekend. Excited!
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Eric Ripert’s (of Le Bernardin fame) blog. I think he looks Jay Manuel on ANTM.
It’s been a while. Am neither inspired to study, nor motivated to start my MEng project. I don’t want this year to end though, because the thought of finally entering the workforce is extremely unenticing (think bills, sucking up, moving out, more bills).
But one thing still cheers me up – the fact that awesome NYC is only 4 hours away. I firmly believe that NYC is one of the major food capitals in the world, and I think I will miss her awesome restaurants when I go back Singapore for good. Here are pictures from Le Bernardin to prove my point:
From top to bottom:
1)Stuffed Zucchini Flowers with Peekytoe Crab with Black Truffle sauce
2) Baked Striped Bass with Langoustine with Bouillabaisse Consomme and Curry Emulsion
3) Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta, Texas Red Grapefruit, Basil Seeds, Avocado, Vanilla infused olive oil
4) Yuzu Parfait, Meringue, Green Tea biscuit and ice cream
Of course I took all these names from the website. What did you think?
I respect that Le Bernardin has some of the most well-executed dishes I ever had. The striped bass looked a little dry to me but was surprisingly moist and tender. I think it would be awesome if it was Chilean sea bass but Le Bernardin makes it a point not to serve endangered seafood. One thing I didn’t like was that I felt a little out of place there. I was easily the youngest and it probably didn’t help that I went in a brown sports jacket when everyone was dressed in a suit. Also, the food photo-whoring probably didn’t help my case, no matter how discreet I was. So I guess I don’t like eating at establishments where you feel a compelling need to behave, no matter how good the food is. A meal is supposed to be relaxing and how can you be when you’re not at ease? Maybe I’ll think differently when I’m rolling in the moolah and develop a permanent uppity attitude. But after all that is said, Le Bernardin is still worthy of the hype.
Scene from a culinary demonstration by my favourite Iron Chef – Masaharu Morimoto
He was pretty entertaining I guess. No real cooking insight from him, but then again, what can one expect? I loved his food in Philly, so I’m a huge fan of his. Morimoto was the first restaurant where I splurged to indulge myself gastronomically. I might not find his food that amazing anymore, but you know what they say about first times. The first time is always the sweetest.
To reminisce:
Sigh. Morimoto. Those were the good times.
And I need a better digital camera.
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Malaysian Political Oscars. I wished I paid more attention to the political scene in Malaysia now.
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The Office in Japan. Funny shite!
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Funny shite on SNL. I miss cable already. And Tina Fey.
L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon. Sigh. Just the mention sends me into wistful happy memories. Every once in a long long while, you get to taste a little bit of perfection which startles and excites your taste buds in ways you never thought possible. I dare not say I know everything there is to food, and while we’re at it, neither am I qualified to make any critical assesments. But goddamnit, this is a blog and I can say whatever I want and for now, L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon in Las Vegas is my idea of heaven.
It’s like eating works of art.
Due to my procrastination, L’atelier de Joel Robuchon has changed their menu so I can’t get the actual names. So I’ll just describe it best I can.
Pic 1 (top left clockwise): cumcumber yogurt something, tuna with guacomole, scallops with caulliflower couscous (I have fond memories of this one!), lobster cream soup (and this!)
Pic 2 (top left clockwise): asparagus cappuccino with parmesan cheese, fried cod with squid, beef cheek (is it?) with mashed potatoes, squab/quail with truffled mashed potatoes
Pic 3: Screw it. I give up. All I remember is that the green thing has a pistachio theme.
I’m especially inspired by the asparagus cappuccino with parmesan. I never knew the cheese and asparagus soup were such great complements. Joel Robuchon is especially famous for his mashed potatoes and I know you are probably thinking, ” Mashed potatoes?? Any kid knows how to make mashed potatoes. OMG, what a n00b. lolz,” but this is one special dish. It’s so buttery and smooth that it just slides around in your mouth and down your throat (cue a “That’s what she said” joke). It’s just a whole new texture and flavour and don’t get me started on the truffled mashed potatoes. Truffles will give the dish a whole new dimension in taste. Love the scallops and the lobster soup since the scallops gave me an idea how to cook cauliflowers differently. Wasn’t too crazy about the desserts but they were still good.
I’m not going to do a rating anymore, because I just get tired trying to compare it with other places I’ve eaten. How do you compare such a meal with say, Tian Tian chicken rice at Maxwell Market when they are obviously in different leagues of their own? Also, I got a suspicion that food is so subjective that my aged grandmother will probably declare loudly that this angmoh food is quite inedible. So, there is no way I can come up with an impartial rating system and I’ll just leave it at that. Just take it that L’atelier de Joel Robuchon is one hella dining experience, albeit way over my budget, but definitely worth it in my book.
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I miss Las Vegas already. I lost money at the blackjack tables, which has convinced me that I’m not fated to do any form of gambling. Cirque du Soleil Ka was amazing, and so was the Hard Rock hotel. The weather was crazy hot though, but then again, no one goes Vegas for the weather, do they?
