The Gathering of the Greek Gods (Kononnya)

Bavarian Bierhaus
Swiped from williamnyk.

Saturday was marked by the usual marketing routine. Many people were out of town for the long weekend, so that explains the lull in the usual bustling market. We finished up pretty quickly and headed to Carrefour at Endah Parade to raid their promo salmon steaks. Together with two other women, we waited around for them to slice up another fish. Half of it was snapped up in half a minute. Thinking back, Carrefour Sri Petaling is just a sad, faded shadow of its heyday seven years ago. It used to be super crowded and very happening. Now, the whole complex is kinda like an overripe zit waiting to be popped. Breakfast was upstairs at Uncle Chong's Kopitiam. Decent curry mee but lousy service. Fully manned by migrant workers. Did some chores at home. Mopped the floor. Hanged up a painting. Lunch was late and light. Soba with nori, bonito flakes and some tororo konbu. Had a short nap after that while the rain raged outside.

At night, we had Apollo's birthday party at Bavarian Bierhaus, The Curve lined up. A big turnout. Kinda snowballed. We did not get proper service from the staff until their ang moh manager noticed our predicament. Can you imagine the nerve of their staff only preparing a table for thirteen when the reservation was confirmed for fifteen? Apollo, SK, Carpe Diem, LifeBook, Leggie and I shared a baby pork ribs (more like baby dinosaur, size and taste-wise), aglio-olio spaghetti (al dente, great tase), pork knuckles (not as as nice or genuine as the one at Deustches Haus) and sausage platter. And to wash it all down, some Hoegaarden. Had the chance to meet Apollo's softspoken friend, Adri. Plus, got to meet up with JJ to catch up. Apollo is a very difficult person to shop for. In his wishlist, once can see bungalows and cars. So we got him the cheapest thing-- a pair of Birkenstocks.

We wanted to adjourn to some tong sui place after dinner, but it was closed. So, JL and I went to Dome to get him a slice of Tiramisu (Apollo could not get the cake right). Sang the song. And made him pull the embedded candle out of the cake using his teeth. DanielH, Jascorporeal and Aaron left early for more late night entertainment while the rest of us scattered. Some headed home. Some headed for a coffee fix at Dome, while SK, JJ, Bunny and I headed to Lotus for some tandoori chicken. The LDP was very em teng wah that night. Two accidents at separate stretches at separate times. Like its not jammed enough during weekdays. Reached home at 1:00am... showered, talked to KH and fell asleep...

P.S.: Carpe Diem's CIMB Credit Card secured a 15% discount on all mains at Bavarian Bierhaus!