This was the 3rd X'mas with my <(^@@^)> and I have decided to make this one kinda SPECIAL.
With a bit of OPENRICE research, there were two final contestants; Petrus and G...... it's in the P...... around TST... So, I called both the restaurants for enquiry of details of the X'mas nite.
During the conversation, both of them started with English and there would be not a problem for me. Both of them were equally polite and helpful but not with their oral English. I had to ask the gentleman of G..... to speak in Cantonese instead and I could absolutely tell that he felt relieved as my request.
The lady from Petrus sounded much more comfortable.
After phone calls, they both sent me the email attached the details of the X'mas dinner... and here came the most crucial part for my decsion making... When I read the email from G..... it started with "Dear Mr. Ho," Huh!?
Sorry...... that was a mistake should not be made by this level of restaurant... Oh well...... Too bad......
So, here we came the winner... PETRUS!!
DURING
Me and my <(^@@^)> arrived the restaurant 1/2 hr earlier than the reservation that should be 7:30pm; however, there were no awkard moment at all and we were greeted warmly then led to our table with a super nice window view as requested during the booking. Rey (hope I didn't make a mistake) friendly welcomed us and briefly explained the arrangement of the nite... welcome gifts, performance of live X'mas songs, Santa Claus arriving, and etc.
Then we started our X'mas dinner with recommended glasses of sparkling wines and a nice selection of bread. With a bit unsalted butter and pinches of 6 different kinds of sea salt on the bread, my tongue was waken and ready for the wonderful dishes.
CARPACCIO DE LANOUSTINE, FOIE GRAS ET POMME VERTE
Langoustine carpaccio with duck liver and green apple
As the 1st starting dish of the whole nite and served as a warm up, it did a good job. :) The prawn was nothing fancy but fresh and cooked just rite; the head was slightly deep fried served with Japanese soy sauce. I like that idea with no wasting and respecting the food!!
The duck liver was rich and smooth; the after taste was impressive and the combination of that with green apple was perfect... just like me and my <(^@@^)>... hehe Plz don't throw up while reading that...
CREME DE POTIRON ET CHATAIGNE
Muscade pumpkin and chestnut cream
My <(^@@^)> is always a BIG FAN of pumpkin :) ; therefore, she did really enjoy the creamy pumpkin soup. It was interesting that there were several whole chestnut found and that was kind of a sweet soup that I think most ladies would love. Honestly, I am more interested in their signature soup, the black truffle cream one... Too bad that it wasn't included in the dinner set... May be next time.
NOIX DE SAINT JACQUES DOREE, COQUILLAGES EN NAGE CREMEUSE ET ACIDULEE
Seared scallop, shellfish in tangy and creamy warm nage
If you wanna know how should a PERFECT scallop be like, then take a bite of this dish... that simply my feeling while I was enjoying that.
I felt that the the scallop was just melting slowly with a tiny gentle push of my teeth... tender but not chewy nor sticky at all... and the creamy warm nage was being supportive here... not stealing the beautiful flavour of the scallop and the shellfish... NICE!! :)
BAR DE BRETAGNE MEUNIERE, ENDIVES BRAISEES AU VIN JAUNE, TRUFFE NOIRE
Brittany seabass meuniere, braised endives in yellow wine and black truffle
I am not a BIG FAN of fish when it comes to western style. Steamed fish with soy sauce, green onion with ginger, hot sizzling oil on the top is my all time only choice. However, this dish was surprising me
even I was that stubborn. I think the texture was the crucial part... coz the tenderness of fish was still able to be kept even it was well done... no need to have medium rare for fish!! Cool!!
SELLE D'AGNEAU DE L'AVEYRON ROTIE, PANOUFLE BRAISEE ET GRATIN DE POMME DE TERRE
Roast Aveyron milk-fed lamb saddle, braised panoufle and potato gratin
My <(^@@^)> is not a BIG FAN of lamb but she did enjoy this dish and finished all
... and this meant a lot!! I would say this dish was done with impressive details... the sauce... the starch part... the garnish... APPLAUSE!!
BRIE DE MEAUX AUX TRUFFES
Black truffle Brie de Meaux cheese
If you asked me, which dish I will order again for the visit next time... I would tell you THIS IS THE ONE!! :) This was my most favourite dish among all the wonderful dishes. The complex flavour was so impressive... it was strong but not attacking... there was nothing left in my mouth but the taste was still hanging around... really love the crispy bread with the soft smooth cheese as it satisfied people like me who enjoy texture contrast... One more interesting thing was that... it did look like a ice-cream sandwich... haha
GRANTIE SANGRIA
Spiced wine granit'e
It fitted its role of the refresher before the dessert... slightly bitter commented by my <(^@@^)>
CARRE FONDANT AU CHOCOLAT DES CARAIBES, CREME GLACEE AU SPECULOOS
Caribbean chocolate fondant, speculoos ice cream
RIch choco... smooth texture... not too sweet... My <(^@@^)> is a BIG FAN of choco but I am not... she said she wouldn't mind if she needed to finish mine for me though she was quite full... But, I minded... hehe
So, you should know how good was that... haha
BISCUITS DE NOEL
Christmas cookies
Season festival treats... Not much to comment but nice. :)
We then finished the dinner with hot tea with lemon slices... sound nice... hehe
AFTER
Both me and my <(^@@^)> were really happy about the dinner... not just because of the food... but the service as well. Rey was professional in both his knowledge and attitude... his caring was warm, friendly with a bit homour... the arrangement got nothing to be complained at all... and MOST IMPORTANT... we were both comfortable and joyful with all the atmosphere and interactions... With my <(^@@^)> and such a nice X'mas dinner... what else could I ask for more?
P.S. This review is Ver. 2.0 because I did write one before this... but I pressed the wrong button and ALL VANISHED!!
Oh well... that's life... haha 
