A Yebber Lunch @ Earle Swensen, Vivocity
Written by ED on September 23, 2007 – 9:51 pm - Posted in Friends, Singapore |It was a great (wet) morning, and I guess everyone were looking forward to this lunch meetup. Somehow, Claudia couldn’t be reached on her phone so for a while Bobo and I were worrying if she had been kidnapped and packed off to Indonesia in a ferry. Luckily, she called us back.
Feizhu came a while later, and his arrival marked the start of the lunch meetup. To cut the story short, let’s get straight down to the food. Thanks to Claudia who took these beautiful pictures, and I bet people around us must be scratching their head upon seeing Claudia’s huge camera. And so, every dish served to us were “shutter-raped”. That makes us rapists, isn’t it?
Now, let me rape all your eyes…
The ladies’ Salad available with every main dish
Claudia - Grilled Lobster with Black Pepper Pasta
Feizhu - Roast Beef & Egg Sourdough Sandwich
Bobo - Cajun Salmon Fillet
Myself - Sirloin Steak
I have to say, this is probably one of the worst Sirloin Steak I have had. Not only was the steak thin, it was overcooked too. I had actually requested for medium-rare, but it was cooked thoroughly. Can you imagine steak with a fully cooked center? Yes, half my heart went dead. The taste of it kills the other half completely. I shall not say more here. I think I will reserve my detailed review in Yebber.
And no, I don’t think this place is worth the kind of price they command in their menu.
Feizhu - Banana Split
Claudia, Bobo & I - Ice Cream Fondue
It’s a funny thing. I was just telling everyone in the meetup, I seriously don’t understand the hype behind Fondue and Donuts. As much as the reviews and raves are read everywhere, now that one is served before me, it wasn’t really anything special. I really don’t see what the hype is all about, something that I can easily “manufacture” at home. Bananas? I have lots… any takers? Hahaha!
Thank God Feizhu entertained us with his kena-conned stories. The India meal was hilarious, and for another - getting chopped several thousands for just a meal? Geeeezzzz…
September 24th, 2007 at 10:13 am
Hi Ed,
Nice seeing you finally! Hee… well, ya the food kenna disappointing. It wasn’t this bad at my previous 2 dining there. Maybe the chef is angry or something? haha…
Haven’t got time to update my post yet. Will do so soon.
Looking forward to our next meeting.
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September 24th, 2007 at 10:24 am
Everything about E.S. @ Vivo is wrong.
Ive been there once and will never step foot innit again.
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September 24th, 2007 at 11:27 am
Claudia: Nobody really cares if the chef is happy or not. Haha… at a place like this only the quality of food can lock a customer’s heart. Will be waiting for your updated post.
Fel: You are right, it’s over-rated. From the nightspots to the entire shopping place… really nothing much after taking a walk throughout the entire place. It’s just another shopping mall, except it’s bigger.
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September 24th, 2007 at 5:30 pm
the portion looks pathetic leh esp the salmon fillet. i think your dog also not enough to eat. lol
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September 24th, 2007 at 9:26 pm
Will: Absolutely right. Old Chang Kee on the way walking home did the trick.
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September 25th, 2007 at 1:24 am
Ed, I was wondering if the meal was sponsered by Swensen since everyone will blog about it after that :):)
Janice Ng
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September 25th, 2007 at 1:27 am
Janice: I wished… if I had knew the quality was that bad I would have chosen not to pay. Too bad, mostly bad reviews, at least from us over the weekend.
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September 25th, 2007 at 9:35 am
Ed, I’m ok with Vivo in general, just not Earle Swensen! Not a single person I know has enjoyed the food…
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September 25th, 2007 at 12:49 pm
Fel: Really not worth the money. I could get better stuffs at those prices from a small time fine dining outlet.
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September 26th, 2007 at 11:10 pm
Oh poor you. Well at least I got to savour really delicious food haha!
Hmm… though photo’s well taken, but the presentation doesn’t make my saliva drool! Guess your redeeming factor is the wonderful company hahaha
Hey! the meet up is about them, and not the food, isn’t it? *wink*
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September 26th, 2007 at 11:51 pm
Kloudiia: True! It’s not really to the point of the artistry behind French food. Claudia had a huge camera with her… that explains the great pictures. The company saves the day.
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October 6th, 2007 at 1:05 pm
Awesome pictures taken! Makes me hungry.
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