Back in Action (& The Jap Treasure)
I can't believe that it's been almost a year since I last logged in!
A lot has changed since then.
For one, we've got our own kitchen!!! Yes He finally signed the papers after I declared I wouldn't partake the house-hunt any longer. Fifteen months after the first viewing.
The new job's great coz I'm on a year-long sabbatical to study. Which then explains the MIA status really. But the gastronomical adventure must continue!
In honour of the last BIG meal we had, I'd like to talk about a Jap treasure smack in the middle of town...When either one of us exercises our No-Red-Meat Policy (usually after lamb overdose) and do not feel like cleaning up the kitchen, we know it's time for Mezza 9.
Last Tuesday, 12 Sept, we celebrated the 5th anniversary of our first date. At Mezza 9. But since that first dinner, we've moved on from the little corner of the menu that listed the woodfire-roasted meats. Japanese food connoisseurs, eat your heart out!
We are perfectly happy if everyone continues to rave about Shiro, Yoshida, Aioki, Keyaki and the likes, then we won't have to share the guys at the sushi/sashimi counter at Mezza 9. These guys are REALLY masters of their craft. When they start slicing the blocks of fresh fish, they are totally focused on giving you the best platter of sushi and/or sashimi you can get. And every platter that's presented to you will look like a work of art, complete with bright yellow marigolds and fresh wasabe. Ask for the deluxe sashimi platter, and if you are lucky it'll even include sea urchin and (beautifully-marbled) salmon/tuna belly!!
A lot has changed since then.
For one, we've got our own kitchen!!! Yes He finally signed the papers after I declared I wouldn't partake the house-hunt any longer. Fifteen months after the first viewing.
The new job's great coz I'm on a year-long sabbatical to study. Which then explains the MIA status really. But the gastronomical adventure must continue!
In honour of the last BIG meal we had, I'd like to talk about a Jap treasure smack in the middle of town...When either one of us exercises our No-Red-Meat Policy (usually after lamb overdose) and do not feel like cleaning up the kitchen, we know it's time for Mezza 9.
Last Tuesday, 12 Sept, we celebrated the 5th anniversary of our first date. At Mezza 9. But since that first dinner, we've moved on from the little corner of the menu that listed the woodfire-roasted meats. Japanese food connoisseurs, eat your heart out!
We are perfectly happy if everyone continues to rave about Shiro, Yoshida, Aioki, Keyaki and the likes, then we won't have to share the guys at the sushi/sashimi counter at Mezza 9. These guys are REALLY masters of their craft. When they start slicing the blocks of fresh fish, they are totally focused on giving you the best platter of sushi and/or sashimi you can get. And every platter that's presented to you will look like a work of art, complete with bright yellow marigolds and fresh wasabe. Ask for the deluxe sashimi platter, and if you are lucky it'll even include sea urchin and (beautifully-marbled) salmon/tuna belly!!
The other secret in Mezza 9's Jap offerings: lamb chop yakitori. Finger-licking, lip-smacking GOOOOOOD to the bone. Just thinking about it is enough to make me hungry.
**Don't hesitate to ask any one of the chefs to recommend a bottle of sake!
And if you've got room to spare after the feast, don't leave just yet...get the staff to transfer your bill to the Bar and ask Anthony, one of the managers, to make the Sage Appletini. Perfect palate cleanser. Now Number One on my martini list. Period.
Go on, call them. 6416 7189.
posted by Scrambled Eggs at 9/19/2006 10:17:00 pm
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