I know an hour in a restaurant, let me re-phrase that, hole in a wall, isn’t that bad. But if you have
“Cervical Radiculitis” like me, that’s a big deal. What?
“Cervi…WHAT?
LOL! Relax, it has nothing to do with my child bearing capabilities. I’ve never had a problem with that and never will. It has something to do with irregular curvature of my spine (neck area) and my scoliosis. I’ve had it since I was 15 or so. It probably got worst with all those years as a ballerina and a modern jazz choreographer in high school and college dance group. But rehashing the past is not what this particular blog is all about. I am smiling in my picture, so obviously, we are not talking about a dreadful past. Work with me people, I never look back!
It’s about this hole in a wall. It’s the only one that I would risk going there on a night that I am supposed to be in bed. Now, now, now, I haven’t broken any law, or disregarded any doctor’s orders, and I am certainly entitled to it, since I have been in bed for a week already. I need a break! AND I need fresh air!!!
Thai Chili … … …. Does that say it all? Remember my blog before this? I said, “it’s all about the spices!” These people know their spices. From the minute you enter this “hole”, you know your palette will have a good time with the aroma coming out of the kitchen. All I can remember from past visits is that particular dish that comes with plantain bananas. But maybe I will try something else this time. A 20 minute wait was all worth it. As soon as I opened the menu, it all came back to me, you won’t be able to make up your mind, because they all look so good. We settled on Ginger Tilapia with vegetables, mushroom, and of course, plantain banana (okay, I lied, what can I say I have been craving for it), Barbeque Combo (steak and chicken breast) with Satay sauce, and Pad Thai with chicken and shrimp. The server asked us, “steamed rice or Thai fried rice?” I had to think. I am sure with all these festival of flavors, a plain Jane steamed rice will suffice.
And we were right!!!!! There were enough spices in this meal that really kicked it up a notch, as Mr. Lagase would say. As we dive into it, I quickly glanced at my watch. I have been sitting on my chair for 30 minutes now. I know, I know, I only have half an hour left before I start screaming of pain. So, I said, let’s get cracking here, guys!!!! From one dish to another, it’s heaven. The Satay sauce was just right. Not very “peanut-y”, if that’s even a word, I guess not. The tilapia was very crispy, amidst the vegetables and the sauce. The Pad Thai was not soggy at all. I was even motivated to order fried bananas with Mango ice cream. I tell you, it was the encore to an ultimate meal. No wonder there is never an empty table at this hole in a wall. They are rakin’ it!!! As if on timer, at about an hour and six minutes into this heaven, the pain started to come back with a vengeance!!! So that’s the signal….. I need my bed…. But not without swearing that THAI CHILI will always be my “hole in a wall” in this side of town. AND YES, I DID SURVIVE IT!!! Isn't it Obvious?
Till next time, my friends!
