It was the Sassy Slumbering Girl's birthday on Friday night and we had a celebration that night at Timbre, the alfresco restaurant at the Substation along Armenian Street. The venue was chosen by the birthday girl for the life band performance that was to come on at 10.30pm.
The Sassy Slumbering Girl had gathered eight of her closest friends from uni to celebrate the day with her. It was also then that we realised we have known one another for ten years. How time flies! It was also interesting to note that everyone at the table had worked or is still working at SPH (Singapore Press Holdings).
Anyway, we ordered two pizzas and a pasta. The thin-crust pizzas weren't too bad (we had the Cajun chicken and the pepperoni) but they weren't exceptionally good either. It was just normal bar food where the main objective was to fill one's stomach. The sauce in the seafood pasta was also a tad too spicy for our liking.
One major gripe we had was the fact that diners were only allowed to have one small serving of water. Any subsequent cups of water would have to be bottled water. They also stop serving water after 10pm. The staff there also lacked initiative. We had a cake for the birthday girl, and when we requested for it to be brought out, they didn't take the initiative to provide us with small plates and forks. To provide good service, you must be able to pre-empt your customers' needs. They are obviously lacking in that.
The band that played was called The GoodFellas and they sang covers from bands like Maroon 5, Travis, Coldplay etc. The highlight of the evening, however, was when the Sassy Slumbering Girl went to perform on stage! Well, she was sabo-ed by us lah. But she very gamely went on stage and sang the song 'Love Me' by Colin Ray and impressed the band and everyone in the restaurant with her lovely vocals. My dear friend here is the best singer amongst all the people I know. When she sings, her alto voice is like flowing warm honey that's absolutely delectable to the ears. This talented woman also writes (both music and lyrics) her own songs!
The Sassy Slumbering Girl and I stayed on till the band finished their last set at 1.30am. The rest of them who were married or attached left earlier, and us two single and unattached ones enjoyed the rest of the moonlit night chatting to each other and listening to the music.
Happy Birthday dear friend and I'm glad you enjoyed yourself!
Posted by DSD at March 24, 2008 12:00 AM