More restaurant hunting

Web had to work today so we had arranged to meet earlier so I woke myself up early at 9am+, showered and stoned. Waited till 10am+ still no hear from him so had my breakfast (myojo mee) and continued to stone.

In the end, we decided to meet at 12.45pm at Dhoby Ghaut mrt stn and I brought my heavy laptop out. It was so heavy and me being half stoned, swayed while I walked with the heavy backpack. We had decided to bring it out in case we need to find some info from the net. Web will carry it anyway so bring lor... (btw my shouders abit aching already even though I only carried it to and back home).

Web had left earlier even though the job was not completed coz he said dunno delay till when and since his colleagues were still there. Went straight to the foodcourt 1st as he was damn hungry and I watched him eat (still feeling quite full). We then walked around abit b4 dropping by Mac to start using their wireless to surf. The stupid network obviously wasn't quite easy to get connected as will need to register b4 use. The network name was also not obvious and I had to trial an error. The initial network I used was the Singtel Wireless@SG but the signal was damn terok. Eventually managed to sign on using the Singtel network as signing into Mac network got lots of problems. Surfed for a while and made some calls and decided to go down Chinatown again to check out Spring Court Restaurant.

We did not look at the 3rd floor and when I called, the manager was not able to describe the place to me. End up the 3rd floor, which can accommodate up to max 18 tables (but will be very cramped), is split into 2 sides, worse than the 1st floor which only has pillars blocking - totally out of the question. After taking a second look at the 1st floor, I still dun like the place and Web said have to take if really no choice as its a good location.

We then walked over to Furama hotel to check on their restaurant but their manager was off today so we were told to call back Mon-Fri. Weird that restaurants managers can actually work 5 days week, especially when in service line. Anyway we dun quite like the hotel as its rather old and had a weird smell on the restaurant/ function rooms floor. Walked over to Riverside Mall to check out the Jumbo Seafood Restaurant but seems like its more of an outdoor setting so skipped. We passed by another rstaurant (Peony Jade) as we reached Clarke Quay. I like the restaurant setting (a darker concept but looked romantic) but all the dates from September are fully booked! No choice la, since no dates and Web dun really like it, he found it too dark compared to 88 Restaurant (Harbourfront Tower 2).

Finally last stop to Tunk Lok Restaurant (which is very last choice coz quite ex and not too accessible - ulu building) but found out that Liang Court will be starting renovation for the whole building from April 07 for at least 1.5 years. Feeling so tired and warm by then so stopped by at Mac again. Bought a drink as we realised there was a power outlet at our table and thus happily started up the laptop again, struggled for 10 mins to get connected to Mac's network and finally it worked! Had to register again as another name as the earlier one dunno go where... The network was unfortunately damn slow, really crawling and the whole laptop became slow too, dunno why.

Finally gave up after surfing some sites and played games instead. Discussed about the restaurants and finally decided to take 88 Restaurant afterall since we both like the place but will be either a Fri or Sun after our customary day for the dinner (meaning 2 different days). Called up the restaurant and made tentative reservations 1st on 2 dates while Web will need to go back and discuss with his parents then we will go down and pay deposit asap to secure the place. Sat until almost hungry then took a bus back to Orchard to have Subway sandwiches for dinner. Walked over to DFS to rest and nua on the comfi sofa till 15 mins b4 their closing time then left for home.