Posh Italian (Tel: 6837-1468)

February 05, 2009 (Thurs): We're into the second month of 2009! And it's already the lunch time of another new day. I am hungry- and I thought about what I've feasted on the eve of the Chinese New Year. I think it'd be hard to erase the dishes from my memory. Look at the pictures to appreciate what I say. Buen appetito as you feast here...

I entered this rather covered up restaurant.

The ambience is nothing out-of-this-world, but the foccacia here, for instance, warm and crusty with a spongy core, creates magical effects. It lifts you up, flies you in the air and then thumps you down on your sofa with a WOW!

This is followed by a lovely warm compliment from the chef: panfried fresh squid with dried tomato and cream. I pair it with a well-chilled Pinot Grigio, and feel my body temperature moving upward. Then the anticipation is sustained until, gasp! the arrival of the salad.

And certainly, a dish that stands out among other similar dishes I have tried is:

This is another that left a deep impression except for the foie gras. I will ask for it to be removed in my next trip.

Butter with seafood is never my favourite. But A. doesn't mind it. Seafood is better than meat for him.

I like this, although lamb is not something that brings smiles on me.

No meal is complete without a dessert-- chefs must know this, and we enjoyed some good dark chocolates (another treat) and the pudding, jelly and ice-cream. The syrup is a bit too sweet for me but surprisingly, not for A. who's never a sweet-tooth.

I am very keen to return to this restaurant for lunch. I've realised, there wasn't a single lady among the staff here(???)...Wonder if there would be one in the afternoon?

The Tasting Menu which consists of all the above is:
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CARPACCIO DI MANZO WAGYU
Wagyu Beef Carpaccio with Parmigiano Cheese and Rucola

CAPESANTE AL TALEGGIO
Grilled US Scallop with Porcini Mushroom and Truffled Taleggio Cheese Fondue

TAGLIOLINI NERI AL GRANCHIO
Black Ink Thin Noodles with Crab Meat, Tomato & Vodka Sauce

GAMBERI ALLA GRIGLIA
Grilled Big Head Prawns with Garlic Lemon & Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Or
FILETTO DI AGNELLO
Roast Lamb Tenderloin with Baby Vegetable and Mustard Sauce

GUAZZETTO AL MANDARINO
Aromatic Herbs Jelly with Passion Fruit Mousse and Mandarin Basil Soup

IL SERVIZIO DEL CAFFE’
Coffee or Tea
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Location:
36 Purvis Street
Singapore 188613
Open:
Lunch: 12 Noon - 3PM
Dinner: 6:30PM - 11:30PM