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Waqu

Wednesday, 24 Dec 08

My mind still reels with the memories of this magic night, those brief moments before you spend the holiday season elsewhere. But I’ll keep a candle here waiting until you return.

Teee, new site! My gift pales in comparison to Tim’s gift to me, but I treated him to the five-course degustation dinner at Waqu for Christmas. After being a little nervous that the GPS couldn’t find it, and having forgotten the address, we arrived safely and entered. 

The name, Waqu, combines the Japanese words for harmony and atmosphere, and indeed, it was a relaxing and harmonious night. There were a few groups, but generally rather intimate. Dinner by candlelight (and the tiny dimmed lights around the room and above the bar) typically isn’t the photographer’s best friend, so excuse the photo-quality. It was perfect for a night out with the special someone though. Service was observant, polite and helpful, while maintaining a certain discreetness – they were there when they were needed.

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