food for goth

Pasta in black squid ink

Had dinner last night at Da Paolo at Cluny Court - an elegant, cosy Italian restaurant tucked between a building and a carpark at the corner of Cluny Park Road and Bukit Timah Road. The place is hidden behind a long stone walkway and the only clue to its existence to the outside world is a small sign at the entrance of the walkway.

A great place for a dinner date, especially at the dimly lit al-fresco area that has such a nice ambience. Diners be warned though: the pasta in black squid ink is something you really should not pick on a first date. Just a few bites and your teeth, tongue and lips will all turn stark black. In fact, if you order it, they'll swop your white napkin for a black one, and your partner's as well just so you don't feel ostracised. But no matter how you wipe, a visit to the washroom after the meal is strongly recommended. You don't want to freak out your date, do you?

Unless you're dating a gothic girl, ha!

"Can I have some of that pasta, dear?"