Ananda Bar & Restaurant

Alrighty, here we go again.... Been a long time since I posted an entry last time. Well, it was a loooooonnng holiday and I finally am back in Australia. First thing to do? Let's have some fun trying a new restaurant I never visited before. It was Ananda Bar & Restaurant, the theme is Spanish cuisine - sort of fusion if I may call. We ordered some tapas - Rabbit empanadilla, House Morcilla, and some more I can't remember the name of. For the main, we ordered Slow roasted beef cheeks, pork belly, organic lamb cooked in milk. The ambiance was nice, the seating was good, the staff was friendly, the food? I'd give 5 out of 10 and won't come back again, thank you. Why? the rabbit empanadilla was so-so, house morcilla was good but not good enough, the slow roasted cheeks was kind of bluff of Indian food, and pork belly was a standard dead-on, the lamb? Indonesian food wanna-be. End of story and sorry for the bash - the truth is painful sometimes.

There's Always A Goodbye

A goodbye. I've been in many goodbye moments all my life, from going away from friends, farewell, departures, losing jobs, or even breakups. This time hit me the hardest, that's right, my gal went back for good today, on beautiful Sunday. I can't help but swallow all the reality, well I know this is not a final goodbye, we are still together and will meet again but my time in Kangaroo land becomes harder, even phone call and chat options are there but physical support will be missed. She is pursuing her career back home and I am still here, long distance nightmare haunts us once more, we did it for 3 years back then, and you think it's gonna be easy for us? Hmm, tough one but I am sure we can overcome it. Overseeing my coming weekends is the worst part, no more dining out at fancy restaurant, no more cuddling in cinema, no more hardcore shopping, this and that, thanks to the internet for online shopping experience and to bit torrent  to fill my days (hopefully), at least they are helping me go through this at my loneliest times. :)

Goodbye, love. Don't worry this is just a temporary barrier. See you soon and all the best!

Mr Hive Kitchen & Bar

A joy late dinner Saturday night took place last weekend, the destination was Mr Hive Kitchen & Bar at Crown Casino. Didn't expect well with this one since heard mixed reviews from friends, well, I second whoever says it's hideous. The interior was okay but, seriously the food was hideous, not sure what their core essence is but here is my story... Went there with my girl, I ordered lamb and pork belly, they cooked it like Chinese food (literally presented them in a bowl) and the taste? it was tasteless, no seasoning, no taste, plain like white coloured paint.. and I paid $32 for that. Even Chinese restaurant at china town can cook better than that. Yikes.

You know the conclusion. Avoid, avoid, avoid.

Oh I forgot one thing, the napkin they use is a very cheap-ish awful one. I mean... if you do a fine dining, at least give guests great napkins.

Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn

Last installment of the Twilight Saga, Edward & Bella's romantic journey is coming to an end. Booked a ticket to watch this movie last weekend, was excited like a child at a candy store. Brought my high expectation with me, and I must say Bill Condon just DID it freaking nicely. The story, the war, the ending are just freaking perfect! did I say it was freaking perfect? I couldn't be more happier a lot with this movie, best of the best Twilight movies to date! Twi-hard, I guarantee you will be proud of this movie. I do.

Rating: 8/10

MJ Saga Is Still Going

Everyone is thinking MJ was broke, forced to do a final concert that led to his death. Well, this is the story that would shake your head. As you may know, he put all of his wealth to his children until they're grown up, while in the mean time Mrs. Jackson is in charge as the guardian. The story doesn't just stop there, this shit is still in the go, all the rest Jackson family is hunting those monies and this what DialyMail reported. A very sad story, one might say a horror story, different type of horror. If you are interested, please read the rest of the story after the jump.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2230966/Michael-Jackson-How-family-preyed-wealth-life-took-vanload-death.html

Wisdom Might Come From Everywhere

Hope is the one that takes us to the eternity, don't give up, like this turtle did. Often underestimated due to small size and slow speed, even mighty anaconda couldn't crush him up! The tough shell helped him to escape in the end, joy to the world and everyone, except.. maybe... the hungry snake.

Killing Them Softly

Brad Pitt is coming back to the screen, but this time, it didn't go to the top box office. Instead of making a big hit box office movie, he's made something special, a unique film like he did with The Assassination of Jesse James, and yes it was the same director from Australia. I expected more violence and fight but the director focuses more into the dialogue and the art directing its self.

This film might not be everyone's favourite but sure it took the spotlight in critics' world. Brad Pitt has been eyeing for an oscar, and he will keep trying to get one. Of course, he deserves one but when will it come? only God knows.

Rating: 6.5/10