hosted on the patio

The gem of a restaurant is hidden in the midst of empty office buildings. The empty car parks and a semi obstructed view of AYE was the last place I would expect to find restaurant with al fresco dining. The off city location gave Hosted the luxury of space. There was no need to squeeze as many tables into the restaurants as possible to cover the rent. The indoor dining deco was clean, white, spacious and simple; almost Ikea style. The al fresco dining area was furnished with comfortable sofas and wooden wine barrels. It almost felt like home. The lead singer of the live band set the mood for people who wants to enjoy the surroundings and indulge in music. She belted out numbers in her wholesome voice, while entertaining dedications.

The food was served at comfortable intervals as I was able to talk and dine for an enjoyable 3hrs. The 5 course dinner was like a trip back to Europe. Their "Italian Aborio Rice Simmered with array of Seafood and Spicy Chorizo in a Light Saffron Tomato Broth" has an uncanny similarity to Spanish paella. I enjoyed every one of the dishes served so much I ate them in small morsels, savouring every bite and hoping to make the meal last as long as possible. The other dishes on the menu "Caramelized Onion in Beef Broth with Parmesan Toast", "Vodka and Sea Salt Cured Black Cod on Pickled Japanese Cucumber, Wasabi Foam and Tobiko Roe", "Lightly Poached in Red Wine and Pan Fried Grass Fed Sirloin on Braised Root Vegetables", "Slow Roasted Turkey Breast on Chestnut, Mushroom and Apricot Stuffing and Cranberry Glaze" and "Medallions of Soft Sponge Rolled with Mixed Dried Fruits and Glazed in Bitter Chocolate served with Orange Cream and Summer Berries" were equally delicious. If i were in Italy, I would have done the hand gesture for magnifico. Rolled my right hand into an OK sign, kissed my thumb and index finger and send the "muack" to the rest of the world with a outflick of the wrist. semplicemente delizioso!

[disclaimer: you might not feel the same way. I was in extremely good mood. so every thing's good]

Hosted. I will give three thumbs up.