Complexity in Simplicity

Sunday, June 08, 2008

Jaan

I was amazed at the view across the Equinox Complex at Swissotel the moment I stepped out of the lift which brought me up to the 70th Floor. Each distinct colourful, minute city lights combine to form a huge map of magnificent landscape..

Withdrawing myself from the mind-blowing views, I began to look for Jaan. Turning my head, left and right..and I saw a sign that resembles the "J" in Jaan which I have seen over the days of my research.. Jaan is hidden in a deep corner that isolates itself into a posh and cosy silent ambience.

Reaching Jaan about 20 mins before cheeky as he went to look for a parking lot in Raffles City, I was presented with the all-too-familiar restaurant's menu. I flipped through the exorbitant delicacy still cant decide what to have for the night.

Before the arrival of the king of the week, I was sorta entertained by a Caucasian waiter in black suit and tall build. He even joked that he can accompany me for dinner if my date is not turning up. But well, of coz my cheeky is coming! It's my first dinner treat for him and he fetched chubby there!

The cosiness in the modern background

Absorbing the ambience of the cosy little place which seats only 60 patrons, Cheeky arrived shortly and agreed that the place is really cosy..

And finally it's time to open my present, in my previous post, the same waiter walked past and passed a cheeky look. For some odd reasons, I felt a little shy and saw myself like the actress in some dramas..especially from the moment of opening the red little box to the moment when cheeky puts it on for me :D

Complimentary from the Chef

Upon making our orders for the dinner, we were served with the Complimentary from the Chef. We had raw salmon, a very small piece one (I ate it man!) The texture was smooth and didnt had the fishy taste instead of light fragrant.

The Pita bread sticks on the other hand were displayed in a flower-vase like manner. Each of them is one long crunchy stick that goes well with the sauce and rich butter.

Couple on the Munch :)

Cheeky told me that the Pita bread Sticks are probably those used for the pizza crust..I think it is lightly fragrant and not over-hard and complement the sauce and butter in a subtle taste.

Maybe the fan of Snails

Bacon And Potato Ballotine, Hazelnut-Goat Cheese Croquette
Parsley Gnocchi Coulant

It took us some time to realise which part is exactly the Snail.. No. It's not the big black ball of Bacon and Potato Ballotine which was awesome. You wont get sick of it. Slightly moist and pieces of bacon stuffed in it. What I love most about this dish, unfortunately, is not the snails but the Hazelnut-Goat Cheese Croquette..which I claim to be amazing. The crispy crust outside, only to reveal a pinkish white inside which is totally different from the common potato croquette! I really love that!

As for the snails, it's tucked below the bacon and potato ballotine mix with mushrooms. With both the mushrooms and snails being black..its kinda difficult to distinguish which is which at first. It then all boils down to tasting and differentiating by the texture of the two.

Well above the normal pigeons

Confit Of Swiss Chard, Rhubarb Chutney, Jus Au Cacao

The signature dish under ''The Earth".

Like the way it is being described, the Pigeon De Bresse found under 'The Earth' is whipped up using herbs, some sauce that resulted in a salty taste. It comes with Apricot Sauce and garnished with crispy cinnamon sticks. I took a bite from the cinnamon sticks and its quite yummy.

While Cheeky initially wanted to get some duck dishes..since french ducks are so nice..the Pigeon, i believed, scored better than what he had expected. To be more tender, and to smell more than a bird and most importantly not really taste like a chicken. And cheeky likes it better without the sauce...which is...this way most of the time. hahas.

Under the Foam

Galantine Of Lobster Tail And Chicken Mousse In Sweet And Bitter Endive
Cannelloni Of Lobster Claws With Artichokes, Pernod Jus

My pick? Another signature dish but under 'The Sea'. The Maine Lobster 2 ways.. I preferred the Cannelloni of Lobster claws which is wrapped in crepe-like layer..It's much softer and easier to nibble compared to the Galantine of Lobster Tail and Chicken Mousse which is wrapped in, i think its own skin. It makes it so hard for me to cut. Then again, it fufilled the cutting crave well.

And, the sweet sauce is aptly done to my liking as sauce is always important to me ;p. It's not too sweet, not puking sweet maybe coz it's mixed well with the Bitter Endive..(my guess).

All in all, nice. sweet and non-troublesome lobster..! :) Probably one of those nicest lobster i've eaten before, especially in such a different style.

it smells too good, and taste as great

cute cheeky ><

The Magical Melt

Milk Chocolate Cremeux, Mandarin Espuma, Grapefruit Vanilla Sorbet

It took us some time to decide whether or not we should have desserts.. But since we are there and I wont forsee us to be back there any sooner...we should just try. Like any other posh places, the chocolate sphere costs 22 bucks. And in my opinion? It didnt bring out the magical amazement like the Morton's Hot Choc Cake or Top of the M's Seven Sins, sadly.

Nevetheless, the chocolate sphere did came in a really round sphere with a golden stripe, facing me, on it. With the pouring of the chocolate fudge onto the sphere, the sphere began to melt and dent in and became the deformed sphere above.. Blended sweetness and bitterness and refreshing with the grapefruit vanilla sorbet, with a hard chocolate layer outside.

Us against the city

A man of good body for the night. hahas. It will be such a waste to not cam-whore in such a beautiful background.. It looks almost it's some places of casino at the background.

An advance 9 months celebration

We stayed all the way beyond the closing time which was supposedly to be 11pm. But, we left the place at 11.20pm, with an even more quiet Jaan.

Side-track alil, the next table had a funny encounter when this ball rolled away from their plate of desserts when served. hahas.

Surrounded by Cityspace, New Asia Bar and Equinox.

Just outside Jaan, we were presented with the real-awesome view of Singapore citylights. I agree with Cheeky that it is the best place for overviewing the city. And my purpose of changing my plans from the Jap restaurant to Jaan is to enjoy the city lights of Singapore with Cheeky the last time before he flies off to the US. Well, i hope my purpose is fulfilled and he enjoyed the time spent. :)

You wont feel the heartache at all as long as you see the value in it.. Like for the first time, im feeling this way. .. It matters more than anything else to see moments being created

Good Bye my dear.. :(

Thats probably his last view of Singapore before he left. And at this point in time when i'm blogging..he's already far far away from me..

And i agree with what many people have told me..it will be damn unbearable in the beginning.. .. Indeed.

it begins

4.59 PM

Labels: Anniversary, Extravagance/Fine-Dining, Indelible memories, my love :)

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4 Comments:

Haha! You know? Humans are like this. Sometimes I really felt kind of neglected, as when I need someone he isn't there. But well, when there's bad points then it shows the good point of a person too. Any for you, 2month can pass pretty fast. Yes, it is unbearable. But you can make it. Aleast your still can webcammy ar!! Stay chubby ar? Lol
By Anonymous, at 9:34 PM

Read your post darling, and despite the numerous grammatical errors, I have to say that the post was heart-warming, to say the least.

Hope these 2 months will be bearable for you. I really hope that you'll be able to be strong and stay happy, my darling.
By Jeremy Kang, at 9:05 AM

Re: Lyin

hahas, but he cant be always there for you.. i think you know.

yea..2 months is fast but will only be slow with lotsa and lotsa missing..

and well..why are you asking me to stay chubby AS WELL?... this is too familiar.. hahas
By koon, at 9:18 AM

Re: Jer

I dont think I can really avoid grammatical errors.. hahahs. hmphs. due to bad English. lolx.

yea...i'll stay strong and happy . At the very least, i have mails from you, voice to be heard online and calls from you!! :) was really really happy to receive ur call just! Too bad and really too bad...im on the train..:(
By koon, at 9:31 AM