I normally like my coffee hot and black, but for this particular drink at UCC... I make an exception. Served hot and cold, I prefer the cold version of this. Served with milk and liquid sugar, I find delight in watching the milk trickle down like a waterfall as I pour it. Art in coffee -- one simple joy for the coffeeholics out there!
One sweltering Saturday morning, I decided to have brunch over at Apartment 1B. Not wanting anything too heavy, my companion and I decided to split two starters that they were supposedly known for -- crabcakes and baked samosas. We requested that they split our one order of crabcakes to two smaller servings so that we wouldn't have to go through all the trouble of splitting the dish. Half a serving was just perfect as we had one fat crabcake each with a light vinaigrette salad underneath and finely cut potato crisps ontop and some wasabi mayo. It certainly went well with our baked samosas which was very creamy and light as it was not fried. A perfect place to catch up with friends over good food and coffee or wine. When dining here, request for the second floor as it has a much more homey ambience!
One Autumn afternoon, my godmother and I decided to take the bus from the apartment to the wharf to treat ourselves to some seafood delights at Scoma's. We ordered their Chopino (to share of course!) and our robust waiter (who looked and sounded like he stepped out of a Mafia film) suggested we pair it with their crabcakes so we went with that. We ordered the house white wine to go with it and their selection was perfect with the food and the day. Scoma's is worth braving the sea of tourists for!
When I was first offered this dish, I cringed at the thought of eating eel. However, being the foodventurer that I am I accepted the recommendation to try it and I never regretted it. A must-have of mine when I go to Hongkong! It's crispy and is sweetish with a bit of zing to it -- much like the typical sweet and sour we all order, but certainly 10x better. This dish will have you popping it in so fast, you're sure to order a second....and maybe a third!
Definitely the dessert for the cake, cream and cookie lovers! This is eating Oreo with a different kind of twist, and perfect when paired with a cup of joe. Their slices are on the extreme so this is best shared with a friend or with a group so that you can try more flavors!
Extremely thick chocolate icing on top of a banana cupcake is basically what this is. I found the banana cake a bit too dry and the icing's taste to be a bit too strong for my liking. I didn't get to finish this cupcake cause my taste buds just couldn't hack it! But still, there are more flavors to try!
I almost always drink my coffee black so I am quite choosy and selective on my brew. On a recent brunch date one sweltering Saturday morning, I saw them offering this on their board and decided to give it a try. This Australian brand is 100% Arabica and when my cup was served to me, the smell alone had me leaning in to take a deep breath. It had a full rich flavor without any nasty after taste. Definitely a cup that I'd have again.
The photo I posted is only half of one order since I was not particularly hungry the day I decided to venture out to try this. The staff was accommodating enough to offer to split a single order into two dishes already. The slabs are served with an egg, sunny side up, and bacon rice. It was much like eating sweetish ham, or you being able to satisfy your urge for bacon without all the oiliness. A good dish for brunch!
Every time I am in the Bay Area, I brave the sea of tourists and make my way over to Fisherman's Wharf. In Pier 47, there's this little place called Scoma's which serves, in my own opinion, THE BEST Chopino. This is quite a sizeable dish and would best if shared to leave room to try out their other dishes (hint : crabcakes!). The staff are always willing to give their suggestions so don't hesitate to ask.
