We met in a setting nothing like that of the place where I met my love. Instead of warm and cosy earthen colours, it was decked out with full glass panels that overlooked a lush landscape in the hidden tropics of the East. It invoked in me a calm and serene feel and yet it lacked a sense of easy comfort and warmth.
When he arrived, I knew immediately that despite his fame, he would be a disappointment compared to my love, but still I gave it a chance. He lacked that air of mystery that my love had, that peekaboo cheekiness that had first caught my eye. Neither did he have the attention grabbing looks that had turned my head. But it was not that he was of a low standards, my dearest love had already catapulted my tastebuds into a whole different league. Still, if I needed that urgent backup option where my love wasn't available, he'd probably be next in line.
Fettucine Al Granchio at La Cantina in Venezia
My dining partner happened to be allergic to shellfish and so I happily devoured the entire plate.My first taste was pleasant, with a slightly tangy sweetness and a gorgeous smoothness. The creamy texture was rather enjoyable although it got heavier towards the end. The chunks of crabmeat were generous and rather fresh, that was perhaps the highlight of the dish for me.
The sauce was liberally tossed over the pasta which was cooked al dente. However, the flavour tended to become rather flat after a while and I lost my initial enthusiasm.
Had I not been to Valentino just a few days before, this dish would have ranked fairly high on my favourite list. But now that I've found Valentino, it simply fades into the background. All in all, I'd say it is still a really good dish, but my tastebuds are still loyal to Valentino's version of Linguine Al Granchio.
La Cantina in Venezia
#08/09-02 Changi Village Hotel
1 Netheravon Road
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