Went to Hotel Re! for site viewing... not sure if they are serious for business because the manager actually forgot about our appointment. When I called him to tell him im at the lobby, he went like "Ann? Ann from where?" I was like wtf u forgot that at this min you are suppose to meet me? ok that aside, everything went smoothly. the venue was alright, the price was slightly higher that I have expected. most importantly they can cater to pure vegetarian because it is very important as my parents are strict vegan. what I really dislike is the carpet design. super old pattern. like brush strokes of red and yellow against brown. about $100/pax with alcohol

today we went to basilica at the regent. location is fantastic, just a few roads from orchard mrt... walkable and also can take bus, 2 stops from orchard mrt. it is actually a restaurant buffet style. ITALIAN STYLE. so high class and the service crews are obviously very well trained, fluent, friendly, professional. super plu point for good service. didn't get to see the spread because the time we went was just nice end of lunch buffet. but Aaron's friend did recommend this place for the quality of free flow Italian food. the layout is quite cool. many corner and mini rooms to settle guests down. no awkwardness and very intimate feeling. but I don't think they really have much vegetarian food and probably the utensils are not cleaned from meat. so that's my huge concern.... other than that I will totally book that place. about $80/pax without alcohol

one Rochester will be my next viewing, most likely next week...