This yr, Eugene's birthday was extra special. Extra special in the sense that a yr ago on this day we were frantically preparing for the ROM the next day and praying to all the Gods that it will be bright and sunny. I remembered going to Cold Storage in the afternoon and buying the largest onion I could find and grabbing a pack of chilli padi all raring to pepper the lawns on Merchant Court. Such an intense day it was. So this yr, we relished in the fact that all the drama was over and that we could properly celebrate our 1 yr anniversary as well as his 27th birthday.
We went to the good ol' Ember which has given us nothing but fond memories of it's delectable foodie goodness. Once again, this little gem did not disappoint.
We dined on truffle infused cold soba and the best lobster bisque in the world for starters. I had the foie gras with mirin and shitake while the birthday boy chose the special of the month foie gras with poached egg for appetizers. Yumsss to the power of infinity. Main courses were duck confit and beef tenderloin which was cooked to perfection. We finished off the sumptious meal with my favourite chocolate fondant and pear tart. The wait staff had forgotten the "Happy Birthday" to be written on the birthday boy's dessert. No candle was given either. I was utterly disappointed and a tad pissed, because it was the grand finale afterall. So I walked up to Lilian and expressed my displeasure to which they admitted their mistake and apologized because they knew very well that I had called to remind them, twice. So they surprised Eugene with a third dessert of a coconut panna cotta with a candle to express their apology. By this time, we wanted to concuss from the massive food intake, but we sucked it up and ate half of it anyway. All in all, c'est magnifique. Couldn't ask for a better dinner.
The birthday boy surprised me with an anniversary present from Tag Heuer. My first grown-up watch! It's to remind me that he'll always make time for me despite his busy schedule. It was a really sweet gesture. :)
I surprised him back with the Bally loafers that he's been coveting for a couple of years now but could never bring himself to buy. That makes 2 happy puppies.
Happy Anni-birthsary darling boy! May all your dreams come true! :)
xoxo
