Doctor, Doctor

Some time back, KH had introduced me to Pence, someone who works in the coffee supply industry. We briefly met at La Faro in Happy Garden, but we didn't have the opportunity to chat much. The reason was because Pence was on a blind date that KH had arranged. Anyway, that didn't work out, and today, Pence is happily attached to a doctor (not matchmade by KH, LOL). It was Pence's birthday soon, and he wanted to introduce his man, so KH arranged a birthday dinner at Canton Kitchen, Gembira Avenue.  I've been to HQ in Bukit Tinggi, and the branch in Paradigm Mall, but never to this main KL branch. Huge floor space with many private rooms that are styled after Old Malaya. Pence's boyfriend, Smith is a nice guy. No airs. Interaction between Pence and Smith seems quite natural. From my observation, Pence does his best to make Smith happy. For dinner, we shared a huge pot of fish curry, which was quite suitable for the rainy evening.  

We did not need to go far for round two. Several cafes upstairs, but we we choose the one that had the latest closing time-- Coffee Art Cafe. Never once did I give it a try although I walk past it during my monthly haircuts. The interior is unlike other cafes. It reminds me of someone's living room, full of souvenirs from extensive travels to Europe. Smith eyes lit up the moment he laid eyes on dessert chiller. The Mississippi Mud Cake was pretty good, and was a perfect match for a cup of black coffee. Our conversation of the evening veered towards gay 'celebrity' doctors in aesthetics and sugar daddies. Smith then talked about his toxic relationship with his ex. From his description, his ex was super insecure, and in the end things descended into domestic violence. Although they ended the relationship, they still stayed together for two years without talking to each other! By the time the tale ended, it was already an hour past the cafes 'closing time'. Such flexible hours are definitely great for night owls. It was a week day after all, so we called it a night.