Designated time of the dinner was supposed to be 730pm. As usual, the whole crew turned up around 8pm, except for Sleepaholic who was earlier. Had it not been for Nic-aholic’s reminder, the 2 of us would probably have arrived on time and played the waiting game as well.

Michelangelo is located at the street opposite the main stretch of Holland V (which buzzes with activities), standing alongside other exclusive restaurants such as Da Paolo. An excellent place for a romantic dinner given its outdoors private settings lit by soft lights and candles.

Perhaps because it was Sunday night, there weren’t many patrons. It’s a puzzle then why they joined our table with another group of Japanese ladies, who were yakking away the whole night, one of whom had laughter vaguely resembling hyenas. Behind our table sat 2 guys whom we wondered about the whole night. Are they gays or are they not? If not, why would 2 guys come alone to such a romantic restaurant and enjoy a full course dinner? The conversation between them seems to trail off at times too. (Yes, we are a gossipy and kaypoh, i.e. busybody, bunch of people.)

Back to our own dinner. Appetizers: calamari and scallops. Main course: Shopaholic – lamb, Sleepaholic – duck, Nic-aholic – salmon pasta, Workaholic – tandoor chicken pasta, Alcoholic and Immortal – seafood pasta. Dessert: Tiramisu, cheesecake and brownie. We washed these down with 2 bottles of red wine, which inflated the bill 2 times. My rack of lamb was cooked just right, juicy and tender. Too bad the Casata we wanted for dessert wasn’t available.

To end off, Happy Birthday Nic-aholic!!! As I said in your card, the additional year means that you have grown wiser and is endowed with more womanly charms than before.

# posted by Shopaholic : 11:32 AM