At the spur of the moment, I decided to have a walk at the Esplanade after dinner. First off, we checked out Max Brenner, the chocolate bar opposite the esplanade shop. It's Veria's first time here, so i recommended the 'Suckao'(sort of like a fun DIY chocolate drink with chocolate tablets, milk and a spiffy container for heating up the concoction) to Veria. Me? I remembered that i read somewhere that before it was introduced to the masses, Chocolate was a drink mixed with spices and served only to Spanish royalty. So, feeling all adventurous and also wanting to indulge myself in the thought of being King for a day, i decided to try the 'Mexican spices and chilli hot chocolate', which was served in a 'Hug Mug'. Bleh- i paid for my vanity. Too hot, too spicy. We did find out though that chocolate does taste better with just a little tinge of spicyness. So...mixing the 'Suckao' and my spicy drink, we made a pretty great drink actually, not to mention a lot of fun. Hmmm.... in time, i shall make my own Nectar of the gods...
Anti-depressant, Aphrodisiac, Fights heart diseases - all good!
Next, there was a free performance by the Chicas – Blanco ey Negro at the outdoor theatre. Hot! I've always been enthralled by Latino beats, and these chicas were really sizzling. There were a few couples(both local and ang mo) dancing salsa beside the stage as well- seems like Singapore is on its way to becoming pretty happening. Not quite there yet, but it's a start! Brings back memories of my time at salsa bars in Lyon dancing away with Cristina, Turki, Carlos, Mila & Azumi. Hummm...
Chicas - Blanco ey Negro (performing again at the Union club, Amara Hotel)
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