Things are sort of falling into place with the new
venue. There are still a lot of loose ends and a lot
of minor issues that needed to be fixed. But we're
slowly getting there. The most important thing is
that we have a system in place already and it seems
to be working.
I had a few friends come and visit already. Like
Jana, who dropped by the day before she flew back to
Germany. And Greg, who came over to borrow some deep
frying oil. The kitchen is already fully operational
with the girls settling in with the set up and the
workflow. I wouldn't say it's perfect, but it's a
lot more workable than what we had on week one.
The Pork Ribs are a good seller, and also the 650gm
Rib Eye Steak. I have to give credit to the meat
company that supplies us because their portions are
always spot on. But even if it were off a few grams
off it's still a massive piece of steak by anyone's
standards.
While things are improving with the second venue I
still have to spend a considerable amount of time
with the other kitchen which thankfully is only a
few minutes walk. And being right in front of the
water they still get busy even though it's winter.
Although there are days when the dinning room
upstairs is completely empty. But I really don't
worry too much 'coz Rob looks after the day to day
operation of the kitchen.
Sometime in February our Robot Coupe food processor
broke down. All it needed was a new blade so we
ordered one from overseas. Months later the blade
arrived, but it was for a different model and it
wouldn't fit so we have to send it back. My guess is
that we'd probably have it sorted by January 2011.
Hehehe! It's just one of the gazillion things that
we talk about on the balcony when Greg visits. And
of course trying to juggle two kitchens at once can
be very tiring so I make the most of my commute time
by sleeping.
My schedule's a bit overwhelming sometimes. But
despite the endless list of things to do I'm very
grateful that I have time with Sheila. And nothing
beats sharing a simmering Korean Hot Pot at Seoul
Ria on a cold
winter's night. :)
