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After Locavore<\/a> and the next night of stuffing our faces with Bali Food Safari (another post I need to get around to, a recommended experience BTW), we opted to go for lunch (a birthday treat for Hubs) at Blanco par Mandif<\/a><\/strong>. \u00a0As crowded as Locavore was, Blanco was empty… We literally had a private meal. \u00a0I kept waiting for others to join us, but we seriously had a team of 12 working on our lunch — talk about an amazing experience. \u00a0Of course, for any diner, this would almost always be the case. \u00a0With only 12 seats (the location is currently undergoing renovations), this is the perfect spot for a leisurely lunch or an intimate dinner. \u00a0While the relatively small (read: sort of cramped) space might be a touch close for some, I liked not only being close to the kitchen, but also the high chairs, complete with a comfortable place to rest your feet. \u00a0This may sound like a ridiculous feature, but it was a detail I’ve never witnessed while dining out.<\/p>\n

Although it turned out we also had reservations for Mozaic (sorry, team!), due to my idiosyncrasies (read: a\u00a0desperate need to get to the airport early), we decided to go for long lunch, rather than dinner before rushing to the airport.<\/p>\n

While diners can max out at 13 courses (for the dinner seating) we decided that seven courses were more than enough (as we were still full from the gargantuan Bali Food Safari feast the night before). \u00a0As with Locavore, the first plates provided a number of delicious nibbles, expertly presented, before moving onto a series of main dishes. \u00a0Unlike the debacle of the drinks at Asia’s #49, Blanco handles things differently — offering a much nicer mix of bespoke cocktails (literally, created on the spot in front of us) and selections of wine. \u00a0As the pairing costs nearly as much as the food, I consider it an essential component of the meal, and was glad we received properly sized drinks (and pours) at Blanco.<\/p>\n

The standout dish for both of us was the octopus<\/em>, which was, hands down, the best-prepared cephalopod I’ve ever had the pleasure of enjoying. \u00a0It was so tender and smoky; the plate is a must if visiting.<\/p>\n

Whether or not the restaurant was busier than Locavore, I don’t think would matter. There were a number of comparisons where Blanco stood out in front of the other venue:<\/p>\n