Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Wednesday City to Surf 16ks

Rallied the troops again for the medium to long  midweek run over the City to Surf course but for the second time in 3 weeks Tommy H let me down and with his credibility ( not to mention form) falling fast he was yet again a no- show.
Still, Prince Ho, Leech, Super Kev, Mark (brother of Super Kev) Gleeso, J.W, Jerome and surprise surprise Brendan Wong was able to leave his Yum Cha table long enough to join us for part of the way.
Once again easy trot till I hit O’Sullivan Rd then upped the pace for one kilometre before the steady climb up the ‘S Bends’ of Heartbreak Hill. Legs were feeling very tired from Tuesday’s big set but held OK even if I was feeling shocking. Had Super Kev and Jerome overtake me beside the school but dug in to hold out till the top averaging 4.05s for the section.
Came back down the hill with the boys , but at O’Sullivan dropped back and decided to see out the final 5ks with Gleeso as the rest continued on ahead.
16ks down for the day, another good session in the bag, never felt that good at any stage but with the extra mileage in the legs I shouldn’t be surprised or to disappointed at that.
No rest up though as have to hit back out on Thursday for more hills with the Argyle St Hill Rep back on the program.

This blog (unlike some) gives you a bit of everything, from expert sports analyst, culture, film reviews, best holiday places to visit, photos, and now it’s time to bring you a proper Restaurant Review.
Went out on Tuesday and caught up with the MAIN man Mikey for some ‘Nose Bag’ ….Chat Thai, On Carrington Road Randwick was the chosen venue,  Possible the smallest Thai house I’ve ever been too and can be a little squashy but don’t let that put you off as this place just proves that good things come in some packages.
The abundance of fresh air and the sea breeze (from Coogee), spicy Thai food with my Singha Beer = a great night out.
Signature dish was the Thai Full Snapper (bpla Choo Chee) in sauces was demolished very quickly and had us nearly foaming at the mouth, before Mikeys Spicy Chicken with Kale and Kaffir leaves was dished up. Leaving just enough space for the Pad Kne Mao (Red Duck Curry and Pork) all washed down by a couple of the Singha beers on offer.

Ratings
Ambience – 8.5/10 Great little spot, good atmosphere although lighting a little dim to give it a 9.
Food – 9/10 .  Doesn’t’ get any better , perhaps could could ‘Sticky Rice’ on the menu?
Beer – 9.10. Singha Beer always hits the spot
Value for Money 9/10  – Excellent, $90 spots for about 3 meals, rice and beers all round.
Signature Dish – Get on the Full Snapper , you won’t be disappointed.

Will I return? Yes and may invite some of the less cultured HuRTS boys to sample something more upbeat then there ‘Burger & Chips, or Harry’s Pies that many frequent. Heaven knows I may even get Michael ‘Nigella Lawson’ Ho to join us J

Cheers


Chat Thai Randwick, not the biggest venue but well worth a visit.

Thai Snapper, you can't beat it.


.... and what was left once Mikey was done.


2 comments:

  1. Certainly hats off to straying from your usual rant. I don't think the iphone shots does the food justice - I'm keen to try. Also not sure how you are funding $90 for 2 based on all those bets you are set to lose to the gang on the forthcoming C2S.

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    1. I thought the Running/Food Critic angle had already been covered by Hurts?

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