My Sweet... My Precioussss...

One of my favourite movies is "Chocolat" (Johnny Depp and Juliette Binoche). Other than the storyline, which showcases the age old battle between traditional beliefs and new ideas, what intrigued me most was how they successfully brought out the sensuality of my 'poison' - chocolate.

Imagine my delight when Chocz (third floor Ampang Mall in Suria KLCC) was unveiled. Lime green cushions and its white setting invites any onlooker to focus on the little treasures that lie within.

My first trip was somewhat disappointing - in my eagerness to taste what sweet nectar this establishment had to offer, I broke one sacred rule of eating-out. Never go during their first week.

It's been several months now and I am so glad I forgave their teething problems and came back.

Browsing through the menu, I discovered the drink so prominently featured in my favourite movie. Hot chocolate made the way the Aztec and Mayan nobility enjoyed it - with a dash of red chilli.

As I had my first sip, I recall the glazed look that Aramande Voizin had as she sipped the same sweet nectar in Vianne's chocolate shop - which inspired her amusing monologue about her youth.

I can't say I started hallucinating, but my world did quiet down drastically - much like the effect of a macro lens on a picture. The sweet taste slowly transformed itself into a microscopic storm at the back of my throat, followed by an excruciating feeling of longing (chocolate does that to me - give me a bit and I'll want more!). Minutes later, I drifted off into a daze.

Talk to me no more, I'm having my "Aztec Tchocolat1"!

Side note: Amir, who hadn't been able to sleep, was prescribed this concoction. Halfway through, he was yawning. Fische, whom I have never seen sleepy at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, was given a sip (or three!). He yawned like he never yawned before.

Posted by Najah Nasseri at 2004年03月15日 16:00 | TrackBack