:calla's::

weather is equally bad in the lowland.  you had lunch at calla's a star restaurant in den haag with another couple from your church. you're late but still you have to wait for them who came even later...

 this is a very elegant waiting area with china skill embodied with roses, you could see the open kitchen in operation where the chef carefully crafts every plate before sending them upstairs to the dining area.

 you finally seated and had your drinks served...

 say a little prayer and thanksgiving before the meal

 the nibbles that come with the drink that come in unison color but explosion of taste. different taste.

 amuse-bouche of savory herby cumin scented meringue, light seared tuna and mango jelly, refreshing start ^^

 first course, pretty salad with north sea crab, lobster and lightly marinated duck liver. too pretty to be eaten in your opinion...

this is a plate of beautifully presented art - edible arts with spring flowers, lovely taste both pleasing to the palate and to the eyes...

second course, asparagus with poached egg wrapped in pork belly. the asparagus is fresh, and you are about to forgo the pork, but accidentally had a taste of it and you know, you have to eat the pork to experience the perfect harmony of this dish

 you had a glass of red wine to pair with your main course

beef with spring vegetables and wine sauce, the beef is perfectly medium, smooth, succulent and moist...

 dessert is a plate of strawberry, meringue and  strawberry sorbet with jasmine tea gele... very light and contrasting sweet and salty ending...

 your espresso and the petite four

 chocolate praline, sour yogurt marshmallow, nutty nougat, and a sweet sour apple jelly coated in glittering sugar... 

a extended lunch over the afternoon, a exquisite taste of weekend, with your love ones, nothing you could ask for more...