Shirley’s Blog

I am a member of ACCT, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary on January 20 at Merlion Restaurant and Bar in Cupertino. If you’re up for some fun and good food, please join us in celebrating ACCT’s silver anniversary as well as Chinese New Year, Year of the Rat 4706. We want a full house of 150.

The merlion is the symbol of Singapore: a lion’s head atop a fishtail mermaid body resting on a wave crest. Opened 7/7/2007, Merlion Restaurant blends Singaporean, Thai, Malaysian, Indian and Chinese cuisines into superb dining. It has two-story rotunda front glass windows, a curved glass vast wine cellar, an open kitchen and a gorgeous bar. Sommelier available. Seating are booths and oblong tables. Come experience elegance with the two food demonstrations planned.

Here’s what’s on the menu:

APPETIZERS
Exotic Banana Blossoms Salad with Plum Dressing (with Demo)
Flaky Roti Prata Bread with Curry Dip Sauce
Vegetarian Filled Bite-Size Samosa with Sweet Chili Sauce

MAIN COURSE
Beef with Green Curry and Vegetable Assortment
Thai Basil Chicken
Wok Fried Garlic Noodles
Stir-Fried Long Beans / Sambal Okra
Jasmine Rice

DESSERT
Winter Delight Ice with Tropical Fruits (with Demo)

BEVERAGE
Hot Tea. Full Bar Available.

COST
$30 Postmarked before January 5, 2008
$36 Postmarked after January 5, 2008
$50 At the Door
PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: ACCT
SEND CHECKS TO: Doris Lum, 765 38th Street, Richmond, CA 94805.
(510) 233-4344. hunter4u@lycos.com

DATE: SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 2008
TIME: 5 PM
NO-HOST “HAPPY HOUR” (Try their signature cocktails: Singapore Sling, Lychee Martini, Mojito)
PLACE: MERLION RESTAURANT AND BAR (www.merlion.us)
19628 STEVENS CREEK BLVD, CUPERTINO, CA 95014
TEL: 408-777-8228