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Last week Jan and I went out around
the city and tried all sorts of food and
drinks, just about everything except
Chinese. Which is why today I thought
I'd go for Yum Cha. And of course it was
befitting since it's the Chinese New
Year's week.
The food at
Sky Phoenix was great as usual! The
pumpkin was particularly delightful. I
never tried it before, but today they
gave it to me for free. I guess it's
because I visit them on a regular basis,
or maybe it's because it's their New
Year so they're feeling generous. Anyway
I didn't ask what it was exactly. Sure I
can see it's a pumpkin, but Chinese
dumplings can sometimes be deceiving as
far as appearance is concerned. Plus
having to know so much about food and
beverage because of my job it's a rare
delight for me to come across an item
that is mesmerizingly mysterious.
So I tried it, and it turned out to be a
dessert. Wow! Obviously it was
deep-fried, as with a lot of Chinese
desserts. It was very crispy on the
outside, but the stuffing was very chewy
and flavorsome. I won't describe it any
further so I don't spoil the surprise
for those of you who are thinking of
trying it. :)
Then after lunch I walked up to the
Lindt Café. I don't normally go
there. If I were to chose a café along
Martin Place I'd go to
Starbucks. The reason being is that
in Starbucks there are sofas, coffee
tables, newspapers and comfortable
couches which gives it a very laid back
and relaxed atmosphere. Lindt on the
other hand has bars and outdoor tables
plus a dining section where you have to
wait to be seated. The flow of food,
beverages and people are fast and very
systematic... typical of most Swiss
establishments. In the former service is
non-existent beyond the counter, while
the latter has a dozen or so staff
serving, answering questions and
directing people to the appropriate area
depending on what they're looking for
which gives the impression of customer
care but also of control at the same
time.
When I'm having coffee, particularly
when I'm not working, I prefer to take
my time and have as little interaction
with the service staff as possible. But
somehow today I felt this insatiable
craving for chocolate, which lead me to
Lindt. If she reads this then perhaps
Kat Mayo wouldn't to be
aghast like
last time. Hehehe!
Afterwards I sat on a bench along
Pitt Street Mall and watched the
Violin Girl do her stuff. She's amazing!
I never get enough of her music and I
always make sure I give her a $5 note or
sometimes more. Hmm... I wonder if she's
got a website... or a blog. I might ask
her next time. Cool! :)
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