(And the morning light sings, and brings) new things...

As I'm sure many of you have experienced while you were young (if you are still young, hopefully you're experiencing it now), the rather useful phenomenon that is your parents pushing you into trying new things. After a while you come to have favourite foods and certain ones you avoid. I, for example, am a great pasta lover, but I will lay down my fork (or stab the chef with it) if you place cauliflower cheese in front of me. Personally I feel that particular dish is an abomination. But I digress.

So, my parents did indeed tell me to try new things. This year, what with my feeling a little more adult, and actually having some disposable income (part-time jobs, most of it I'm saving for university though), I thought I'd like to start eating out at some different places. Back in July, I did a review of an art exhibition (not food, in this case) that my friends had created. I sincerely must re-mention it was damn good. I am lucky to have such talented friends. But back to my point! I enjoy writing short reviews. If nothing else, it gives me a tangible, written opinion, that because it is on the internet can never be lost or misplaced.

So, last Friday, I went to Filini. Glass tables, very clean cutlery, food presented very well (actually it was almost too beautiful to eat, and then it tasted almost too good to actually swallow, but there you go), service impeccable. The waiters and waitresses who attended our table did so very efficiently. And they enjoyed their jobs. A tip for you: no matter how mundane a person's job may seem, they're doing it. And you should thank them. Sincerely. It can make their day.

Anyway, the food. The food! Meat antipasti, Meat and cheese antipasti, Various breads with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. That was the starter. Main course:  Risotto ai frutti di mari profumato al limone (Lemon scented seafood risotto). It was incredible, not undercooked or overcooked, the squid wasn't chewy but actually soft (undercooked, it's a bit like chewing a small rubber ring)... ANd dessert, which is my biggest regret of the last month. Not because it was bad; it wasn't. Filini's has literally the best, creamiest tiramisu I have ever eaten. It was divine. But I was full. Darn.

Amazing setting. Overall, 9/10. Only nine because I would have liked a little more light- it wasn't dingy but it could have done with a little more visibility. But I LOVED it!!!

Happy reading, folks!

A room with a review

Well helloo! Once again I have updates. I've just been to an art exhibition (surprised I could make it as I fell on the ice yesterday and hit my head) and I have to say that after much consideration it was rather good! The YAAC (Young Arnolfini Artists' Collective) are staging their collaborative artwork in the centre of town, opposite the Apple store, all weekend. I have to say that even for someone who isn't that into art I could blatently see their talent! They've done very well particularly on the raising money front.

It costs nothing to go and see the works of art, which include laser-cut wood and a wonderful back room (I'm not telling you what's in there for two reasons- one, my words won't do it justice and two, I want you to goand have a look yourselves). My friend Connel, whom I have known for six years now, has toiled over this for a solid three weeks. I know it may not sound like very long but when you've got exams and new work to juggle at the same time things can be very challenging! Congratulations to all those in the YAAC for their fantastic work.

I've had a good day, one of those days where you feel you've genuinely achieved something (however small). This feeling was reached after two and a half hours in subway with some friends. Once again, all male. Henry, John, George and Tristan (the last of whom wears sandals every day to school because he doesn't see the point in buying a new pair of shoes just for the sake of education) are all lovely, if a little opinionated (George! :D ) Nevertheless it is a wonderful feeling to be able to argue and chat genuinely and openly every now and then.

I think I might go to Canada for my gap year, if I do choose/become forced to have one, as the country is lovely and one of those places I've always wanted to visit. The weather here has been quite lovely and I look forward to the weekend. Also I've just found my phone charger (euphoric moment!)

Happy reading, folks!