Black spag

Was meant to be at a science-fiction club meeting today, but awoke feeling unenthused and decided my priorities lay elsewhere. Domestic duties, niggling trivialities, blah blah. Sorted the bulk of it.

Met my Brisbane sis EM and her hubby TM at Central Station in the early evening. Stowed their gear at my joint, then we ambled to Grotta Capri in Kensington. Named in honour of a famous blue grotto on the Italian isle, this venerable establishment (as seen on telly's "Underbelly") had an interior that was like an underwater cave, the faux-rock walls decorated with an assortment of shells.

You won't be surprised to learn the menu was predominantly seafood. Our meals were substantial and tasty. After the obligatory garlic bread, I opted for the daily special of spaghetti with cuttlefish meat and ink sauce, which I chased with pinot grigio and mixed gelato.

Desserts scoffed, it was back to mine for beer, whisky, conversation, cricket and file sharing. Eccellente!


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