Something impossible to do in Bangalore... start early. We had reservations at the
pierside kitchen&bar just across the road at 8pm, but decided to meet at the
Post Bar before that. So everyone turned up before 7. Yes, you can tell we wanted to enjoy ourselves that evening...
We arrived at pierside promptly at 8. Six of us had decided from the beginning to have our champagnes flow freely. I must add that it wasn't too hard to convince the remaining two to join us instead of having just the one glass. Beng had brought some hibiscus in syrup to add to the champagne. Very interesting, especially the crunchy texture when you finally get to eat them.
The chef made the menu sound so wonderfully complicated and full. It was therefore a huge surprise when the 'tartare of vine ripened tomatoes with fine yellow frisee & kenya beans, winter truffle emulsion' turned out to be a tiny little spoonful of chopped tomatoes (more on
VnChewie's and
Kakatua's blogs). Other than that, the menu was rather enjoyable. Personal favourite was the 'chawanmushi of duck liver with edamamme emulsion' which us early diners got served in mini jars. I think we all audibly wished that they were the size of Brand's Essence.
After dinner and much tomfoolery, we charged our glasses and picked our way across to the pierside and awaited the fireworks that would accompany the countdown.
...and it did not disappoint. Even though the display was shorter than one would have liked, the variety and colours were the perfect note to end 2006 on. Our noisemakers on on full throttle and many a toasts were made. We sang 'Auld Lang Syne' and carols. Even 'Waltzing Mathilda' got dredged up, much to the amusement of the two Ozzie's canoodling at the next table.
The Moet ran dry soon after and we decided to accompany Chris back to her hotel, refusing to end the revelry.
More champagne was ordered and we joined the end of the party there. It took us a while to get warmed up again but warm up we did, some of us anyway.
You know what they say about all good things. Who cares? Personally, I am very much looking forward to 2007 (is that Hinglish?). Lots of changes are expected and I'm going to love every surprise that awaits. Happy New Year.
Something impossible to do in Bangalore... start early. We had reservations at the pierside kitchen&bar just across the road at 8pm, but decided to meet at the Post Bar before that. So everyone turned up before 7. Yes, you can tell we wanted to enjoy ourselves that evening...
We arrived at pierside promptly at 8. Six of us had decided from the beginning to have our champagnes flow freely. I must add that it wasn't too hard to convince the remaining two to join us instead of having just the one glass. Beng had brought some hibiscus in syrup to add to the champagne. Very interesting, especially the crunchy texture when you finally get to eat them.
The chef made the menu sound so wonderfully complicated and full. It was therefore a huge surprise when the 'tartare of vine ripened tomatoes with fine yellow frisee & kenya beans, winter truffle emulsion' turned out to be a tiny little spoonful of chopped tomatoes (more on VnChewie's and Kakatua's blogs). Other than that, the menu was rather enjoyable. Personal favourite was the 'chawanmushi of duck liver with edamamme emulsion' which us early diners got served in mini jars. I think we all audibly wished that they were the size of Brand's Essence.
After dinner and much tomfoolery, we charged our glasses and picked our way across to the pierside and awaited the fireworks that would accompany the countdown.
...and it did not disappoint. Even though the display was shorter than one would have liked, the variety and colours were the perfect note to end 2006 on. Our noisemakers on on full throttle and many a toasts were made. We sang 'Auld Lang Syne' and carols. Even 'Waltzing Mathilda' got dredged up, much to the amusement of the two Ozzie's canoodling at the next table.
The Moet ran dry soon after and we decided to accompany Chris back to her hotel, refusing to end the revelry.
More champagne was ordered and we joined the end of the party there. It took us a while to get warmed up again but warm up we did, some of us anyway.
You know what they say about all good things. Who cares? Personally, I am very much looking forward to 2007 (is that Hinglish?). Lots of changes are expected and I'm going to love every surprise that awaits. Happy New Year.
1 comment:
Love the fireworks photos! And the wild partying at Pan Pacific!! Gosh, you guys really got energy!
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