Chocolate Mosaic

Chocolate Mosaic

After a round of buffet, a nice birthday cake and lots of fun at Pitstop Cafe, I kinda regret not continuing my stay at Pitstop (my highly recommended place for gatherings). Anyway, because one of our friends is leaving early, we have decided to drop by tcc for a drink or 2 and have a chat. One of the stuff we ordered was the chocolate mosaic...

A closer view...

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Fen's comments

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Before I continue, just a warning for food bloggers. The upper deck of tcc (circular road) does not permit photography and they have put a sign at this level BUT you will only see the sign only after you are leaving the place due to its positioning. How sincere, reason being is that they have art exhibition or paintings displayed at this particular store.

Simply hate it when I was just taking pictures of the food and we were told to keep the camera but the only reason they can give is the mangement, talk to the manager and etc... *#&(*%

My personal take when asking dining customers to put aside the camera is that the waiters or waitresses have to be a little more tactful. I mean things might have been different if I have seen the sign before entering or that the the waiter starts off saying "Sorry, we don't allow photography at this level due to the art display or art exhibitions." Short and sweet, am I right? Anyway, I was pretty patient last evening but I can't deny the fact that my dining mood was alittle foul.

I'm sorry if I have sound unreasonable, but people are never rational when they are pissed. Am I right?
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Anyway, chocolate mosaic was said to be one of the signature dessert dishes but I beg to differ, the chocolate devotion was much better. Although the chocolate mousse is smooth with different layers of milk and white (has an after-taste of peppermint) chocolate. Somehow or rather the flourless chocolate cake fails to stand out as much as the Chocolate Amer of BakerZin. Smooth chocolate mousse is pretty easy to get but to get the right accompaniment is rare. This will just pass in my opinion since to me it is pretty ordinary.
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Yuan's comments

I am not a fan of peppermint, hence the Chocolate Mosaic sorts of put me off. Despite me trying to seperate the layers of this cake, the peppermint taste still lingers. The peppermint taste sorts of cover up all other taste. Thus those that dislike peppermint like me, please do not try this dessert. In terms of mousse, I think it is rather smooth but not rich enough for my liking. Overall I doubt I will try it again.
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tcc- Circular Road
51 Circular Road
Singapore 049406
Tel: 6533 9033

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Devil-Misu from tcc

Devil-Misu from tcc

Decided to chill out after dinner. Ultimately, dinner is never complete without a dessert or two. Since I can't make up my mind between cakes and desserts, I guessed I will just stick to lovely creations and that is 2 desserts from their menu.

Devil-misu...


Now what is so devilish about this...
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Fen's comments

I don't understand why some people actually curse and swear so much over tcc's change of menu. tcc's tiramisu is still as good as before, if not better. In fact, be it the presentation, taste and service, it is worth some praises...

In fact, like I said this is better than the previous as the savoiardi sponges are thicker and thus the taste of the "cakes" and its alcohol can be tasted more distinctively. However, I prefer the one from aroma as I generally prefer a higher proportion of savoiardi sponges. Anyway, for more tiramisu recommendation, jus click on tiramisu under the "search by dessert type" dropdown bar or our tiramisu special.

Oh, what is so devillish about this? Its alcohol content...
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Yuan's comments

I totally agree with Fen. The Devil-Misu is an improved version of their previous tiramisu. The major improvement as pointed out by Fen is that the savoiardi sponge is thicker and you can feel the taste of the alcohol from the mascapone cheese more distinctively. What I particularly like about this creation are the grapes that are soaked with alcohol. Dip the grapes into the mascapone cheese and it taste heavenly. But be warned - this creation has an high alcohol content. On the whole I would say that this remains as the top few tiramisu which I have eaten.
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The Coffee Connoisseur (tcc)
Bugis Junction (Atrium)
80 Middle Road
#01-97 Bugis Junction
Singapore 188966
Tel: 6336 6956
Operating hours - 10am to 10pm (daily)
http://www.thecoffeeconnoisseur.com/

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Dark Devotion from tcc

Dark Devotion from tcc

Warm chocolate cake from The Coffee Connoisseur (tcc)... pass or fail?

Look at the smooth chocolate that oozed out from the cake...

Of course, it passed... Satisfied my sugar cravings... This is comparable to Soffiato from Ricciotti. The warm chocolate just flows out from the cake the moment we pushed our fork in. The chocolate is not that rich but just right since excessive chocolate maybe too heaty. Not too sweet and that the chocolate cake has a very soft texture in which the interior tasted alittle like a souffle. I wiped the plate clean and anticipate to finish the Devil-misu, what do you think?


Alright, second opinion from Yuan, as quoted from him,
"What I particularly like about this version of the warm chocolate cake is that the sponge is very soft. Sometimes cafes overheat their warm chocolate cakes to have the burnt effect on the outer layer, I think this really spoils the taste of the chocolate cake. Further the other strength of this cake is that the chocolate fudge is not too rich thus you will not feel so heaty after eating it. Overall I think it is one of the best warm chocolate cakes which I have eaten."

The Coffee Connoisseur (tcc)
Bugis Junction (Atrium)
80 Middle Road
#01-97 Bugis Junction
Singapore 188966
Tel: 6336 6956
Operating hours - 10am to 10pm (daily)
http://www.thecoffeeconnoisseur.com/

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Ti - Rum - Misu from tcc

Ti - Rum - Misu from tcc

This is one of the best Tiramisu which i have tried. I guess the main reason is because of the high alcohol content of this cake. Thus it is not so sweet and has the slightly bitter taste of rum.

S$6.90 (excluding of 7% GST and 10% Service charge)

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Fen's comments

When something is good, I guess I don't have to say much. If you happen to be there, try it. It's really good. The amount of savoiardi aka lady finger cookie and the mascarpone cream is of the right proportion. The savoiardi layers intercept the multiple layers of mascarpone cream giving it a good blend and thus you don't get a chunkful of mascarpone cream.

However, I realize nowadays I prefer chocolate mousse than tiramisu. If this blog was created 1 year ago, I can easily give you the top 4 preference immediately. Now, my memory is failing me... hai...

From vague impression, Hilton's was so-so, BakerZin was one of the best, Shangri-la (the Line) was yummy, Obolo's tasted like kueh lapis and.... Argghhh... can't remember, maybe when I drop by again, I will take picture and blog it, meanwhile... stick to these comments or rather drop me some recommendations :D

P.S. I just recalled, how can I forget the gigantic tiramisu from Modesto. That was a Valentime treat from my dearie for this year... Will post the picture when I am home. Me and the gigantic tiramisu. It's nice (but with a thicker amount of mascarpone, lesser cake) but just too much for 2 foodies that were overloaded with pizzas...
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tcc - Bugis Junction
the coffee connoisseur
80 MIddle Road
#01-92-96
Bugis Junction
Singapore 188966
Tel: 6837 2027
www.thecoffeeconnoisseur.com

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