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So excited to have my steak as a Valentine’s treat, I drove home like a maniac – got dressed, dressed kid up to go to grandparent’s house & waited for man. After dropping Alma & Dear Nanny, I wanted to go to The Palms, Gaucho Grill to be exact for dinner.

 

6ab3an, we walk in full of confidence with a big smile, greeted by the staff… mesmerized by the beautiful balloons & set up for that special occasion to be really disappointed when the waitress (or whatever her position is) informed us that it’s fully booked and we’d have to wait AND even if we wait, it’s not guaranteed that we have a table! OK! Maybe no one would cancel but man called 3 days in advance & asked and he was informed that booking is NOT required! WTF! I was so angry but I swore that that won’t ruin the evening as that lady kept on asking: “what’s the name of the person who answered?” “Maybe you called another restaurant!” <– WHAT THE HELL! So I finally opened my mouth to tell her: “What difference does it make if I give you the name?! I have a baby and I left her to come here but khalas.. YALLA let’s leave” ! Her lame excuse is that they sold tickets! No one heard of those tickets!

 

We got in the car, argued a bit then called The Meat Co. at Mall 360 to make a reservation and we got lucky but then traffic was a bitch… I thought to myself if we don’t make it, I’m getting me some KFC! We arrived early and the place looked “normal” or should I say “un-festive” of Valentine’s then I was surprised when they handed me a Red rose, actually all the ladies dining there got one which is a cute gesture – and it was the only rose I got yesterday!

 

Since I didn’t take pictures, I stole those off Google

 

For starters we ordered the Beef Carpaccio which is thin raw meet with the Rocca salad on top, delicious as well as the Tiger Prawns dish (No photo) which came with rice. Only take is that the portion is too little for 2! Hell for 1 even! I am so used to American diners portions!

 

Choice of steak was the Australian Angus Golden Fillet, 300 Gms for each – mashed potatoes, fries, veggies & sauce on the side – I also didn’t take pics but this is basically what it looks like

 

I always order my meat medium well – Pink from the inside and that thing was so tender, it’s like cutting through butter.. love it!Half way through dinner and on the beats of the South African drums celebrating a birthday, we were told that there’s a free photo for the couples and I said yes!

 

We waited for the pictures but what was sweet is that they handed over the picture in frames <3! isn’t that the cutest thing ever! What a lovely way to remember that night which was great thanks to The Meat Co.’s staff!

 

Thank you man for the treat :) enshallah steak every day ;p – I still don’t know what the total was btw!

 

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