Hey guys, I haven't been writing a lot lately as I've been down on my passion on writing about food. However, that doesn't mean that I haven't been trying to fill my food passion constantly. I'm going to write a bit more than usual in this post simply because I felt that the owners were genuine in asking for feedback. So, hopefully I will be of some help here. ^^
Okay, so, Two Bakers is a pretty new cafe in Lavender along Horne Road. You might already know that there are a few other cafes along it such as The Bravery Cafe and Windowsill Pies. This new cafe has quite a modern look to it that reminds me of the cafes I've been in Australia. I went to the cafe with pretty high hopes as the I understand that the owners were trained under the famed school of Le Cordon Bleu in France (Please correct me if I misunderstood). However, like all cafes, there are some hits and misses. On to the food!......
<Flat White>
Coffee was really good. I would say it is quite full bodied and the ratio of coffee to milk is just right.
<Ham and Cheese Croissant>
This was really disappointing in my opinion. The kind of croissant I like are the ones that is flaky and has many layers of buttery goodness. This however, it felt kind of like a toasted bread. To make it worse, the ham was dry and the cheese cold and un-melted. I would say that they need to try on improving the texture of the croissant and also, to keep even simple dishes' standard consistent.
<Beef Stew>
This was one of the special items they had on the board beside the counter. One of the owner actually stopped by my table and asked how was it. I couldn't give a really good answer then, but as to why I couldn't? You'll find out at my concluding paragraph later below. This stew had a very unique taste, but it could be that I'm unaccustomed to it. First bite, I was hit by this very strong alcoholic taste which I didn't enjoy. Next, a smoke like sensation engulfed my entire mouth. Personally, I think they might need to cook down the red wine (I know it because the owner told me) in it much more to reduce the alcoholic taste. And I think they should try and reduce the amount of smokiness in the dish so that the wonderful ingredients in the stew do not end up overpowering one another. On the bright side, the beef were cooked to perfection and extremely tender. Last but not least, the ciabatta bread on the side tasty light, chewy and airy. Awesome!
<Key Lime Tart>
This tart was easily the star of my meal. I am not an expert in key limes, but I do know a good tart when I eat one. Lime curd was not overly sour and velvety, It was expertly balanced by the slightly sweet Chantilly cream. The tart itself was buttery, crumbled and easy on the fork. (You know how some tarts are too hard? Or sometimes, they just break apart like dust, making it hard to pick them up) *Thumbs Up!*
As for the atmosphere, most part of the cafe felt very comfy. However, I was a little light headed from my meal as my table was directly under a glass window (I didn't exactly look up). And with the sun shining brightly outside, it sort of amplified the heat onto me. *Sigh* I sweated while I ate. Hahaha~ Anyway, if you are along Horne Road, remember not to give this cafe a miss. You might just find something you love in there. ^^
